TEXAS LOCAL TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM TxLTAP Presen entation b - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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