TEXAS LOCAL TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM TxLTAP Presen entation b by Ashley ey M Mathew ews Public W Works I Insti titu tute, U UTA TxLTAP D AP Director
WHAT DOES LTAP STAND FOR? L = LOCAL T = TECHNICAL A = ASSISTANCE P = PROGRAM 2
LTAP OVERVIEW • Began with a bill signed by President Reagan in 1981. • Modeled on the concept of the agricultural extension service. 3
LTAP OVERVIEW • Share technical knowledge and “best practices.” • Help local road agencies get the most out of their limited resources. • Sponsored by:
LTAP OVERVIEW • Provide local roadway agencies with: ‘Hands-on’ technical Classroom training Website information Periodic newsletter assistance
LTAP OVERVIEW • LTAP is a nationwide network of “centers.” • There is one “center” in each of the 50 States, one in Puerto Rico, and 7 American Indian Tribal Centers. Footer Goes Here 6
LTAP OVERVIEW • The first “centers” were referred to as Technology Transfer (T 2 ) Centers • The program name was changed later to Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP)
NATIONAL LTAP FOCUS AREAS Safety Organizational Excellence Infrastructure Management Workforce Development
TEXAS LTAP (T X LTAP) CENTER The University of Texas at Arlington
What conditions do we face in Texas: • Increases in population • Increases in traffic volume • Increases in traffic crashes
Texas Population (millions) 30 25.26 25 20.94 20 17.06 2020 = 30.5 million Texans 14.23 15 11.2 10 2050 = 54.4 million Texans 5 0 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010
Traffic Fatalities in Texas 4,500 3,822 4,000 3,700 3,558 3,534 3,521 3,479 3,462 3,417 3,408 3,500 3,122 3,060 3,067 3,000 2,500 2,000 1,500 1,000 500 0 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Traffic Fatalities
RURAL ROAD FATALITIES • 55% of traffic fatalities • Ranked 17 th in the nation • 1,347 deaths occurred in single vehicle, run-off the road crashes
313,210 total road miles in Texas City, TxDOT, 27% 26% County, 47%
County/City Road Agencies • Often have limited financial resources • Need to get the “most bang out of every dollar”
LOCAL ROAD AGENCIES HAVE SIGNIFICANT RESPONSIBILITIES:
ROAD MAINTENANCE
DITCH AND VEGETATION MAINTENANCE
USE AND MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES
WORK ZONE TRAFFIC CONTROL
SAFE WORK PRACTICES
HEAVY EQUIPMENT
JEANS VS. GENES
How can UTA help local agencies make the best decisions? • Training • Technical assistance • Resources
Training • Instructor comes to you • Customize training to your needs • 30+ courses • CE Credit for County Commissioners
Technical Assistance • TxLTAP offers “one-on-one” technical assistance for specific issues you face. • If you call us about an issue, we will put you in touch with one of our technical specialists. • Many times a phone call may be adequate, but if needed, we can provide an “on-site” field review.
Better Roads, Safer Roads, Safer Workers A new class that combines both technical assistance and classroom training. DAY Tour your local roads, with the Co. Commissioner and/or 1 supervisors, and see and discuss first-hand the issues you face. DAY Classroom training that is tailored to fit your needs. 2 32
Resources
txltap.org
Online Library • Roadway Design • Archived Newsletters • Signs & Pavement • Bridges Markings • Drainage • Transportation Planning • Maintenance & • Work Zone Construction • Worker Safety • Roadway Safety
Bringing You Relevant Info
Email: txltap@uta.edu Web: txltap.org Phone: 817.272.9678 Footer Goes Here 38
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