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KentuckyTransportation

Center

A Technology TransferNewsletter for Local

Transportation Agencies

Vol. 24, No. 4Winter 2008/2009

he Kentucky Transportation Center Technology Transfer Program is proud

to announce that 125 Roads Scholars and 117 Road Masters completed the training series in 2008, building on the 19th year of the program. Graduation ceremonies were held across the state in December 2008 and January 2009. Eighty-seven graduates were recognized at Barren River State Park on December 9th, seventy-three at Jenny Wiley State Resort Park on December 11th, and another eighty-two at the Crowne Plaza in Louisville on January 15th. Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Secretary Joe Prather presided over the Louisville ceremonies, expressing his support for the accomplishments of the

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Henderson County graduates and officials pose December 9th at Barren River State Resort Park.

KDOH - District 5 graduates were honored January 15th in Louisville.

(L-R) Estill Co. Judge Executive Wallace Taylor and ‘08 Road Master Austin Rogers at Jenny Wiley State Resort Park, December 11th.

2008 Roads Scholars and Road MastersHats off to our Graduates!

Honoring our Graduates

This 20th Year of the Roads Scholar and Road Master Program celebrates 1,755 Roads Scholars and 1,153

Road Masters from across the Commonwealth who have

completed the program to date.

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(L-R) Kentucky Transportation Secretary Joe Prather motivated graduates attending Louisville ceremonies with his remarks. Pictured above is Sec. Prather recognizing ‘08 Road Master Jamie Schierer of Kenton County Parks & Recreation.

State Highway Engineer Mike Hancock addressed graduates at Barren River and Jenny Wiley State Resort Parks.

Oldham County Judge/Executive Duane Murner (left) and Road Superintendent Brian Campbell (far right) showed their support for ‘08 Road Master Graduate Lance Lashley (middle).

graduates. “I look back at the success of the Roads Scholar/Road Master Program and I see that we have good people...that want to receive training so that they can better what they do,” Secretary Prather said commending the graduates. “And I look out and see people in local government,” the Secretary continued, “who have benefited from the program...we are all partners working together.” In addition to state and local officials attending in support of area

graduates, friends and families of this year’s class joined in the celebration. Gayle Willey, a Shelby County transportation professional with forty-three (“and a half,” adds Gayle with a laugh), years of experience came to support his friend and co-worker David Clemmons. “This is just great,” beamed Willey about the program, of which he himself is a graduate. When asked about his experience this year completing his Road Master designation, Clemmons said, “I thought Small Bridges was especially helpful, but everything was really good.” About the Program The Roads Scholar/Road Master Training Programs consist of nine and seven full-day courses, respectively. The combined programs total 96 training hours. This year’s graduates join 1,630 Roads

Scholars and 1,036 Road Masters who have completed the programs since inception. The Roads Scholar and Road Master Programs are invaluable for preparing and protecting communities throughout the Commonwealth. They were established in order to provide basic knowledge for those

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Governor’s Appointments

New Members of Kentucky Transportation CenterAdvisory Board Named

Judge/Executive Larry Elkins

Representing: Kentucky Association of Counties

Calloway County Fiscal CourtMurray, Calloway County

By Executive Order on January 9, 2009, Governor Steve Beshear appointed

the following individuals to serve in an advisory capacity to the Kentucky

Transportation Center. Please join us in welcoming them and thanking them for

their willingness to serve.

Judge/Executive Gary W. Moore

Representing: Kentucky County Judges Association

Boone County Fiscal CourtBurlington, Boone County

Clint Ray Goodin, P.E.

Representing: At-Large Members

Vaughn & Melton Consulting EngineersMiddlesboro, Bell County

Marwan A. Rayan, P.E.


Lexington-Fayette Urban County GovernmentLexington, Fayette County

Randall S. Palmer, P.E.

Representing: Kentucky League of Cities

Palmer EngineeringWinchester, Clark County

Buddy J. Smith


RetiredPaducah, McCracken County


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Lifesavers Conference Coming April 27-29th to Louisville he 2009 Kentucky Lifesavers Conference is scheduled for April 27-29th, at the T

Louisville Marriott Downtown. The conference will provide a forum that

w The automotive and insurance industries

delivers common-sense solutions to reduce the number of highway fatalities and injuries in Kentucky. About the Conference The conference will bring the latest safety information to those individuals charged with reducing the number of fatalities and serious injuries on Kentucky’s roadways. It will address a wide range of highway safety topics covering engineering, education, enforcement, and emergency response. Sessions will combine presentations, panel discussions, and participant involvement on a variety of topics including child passenger safety, impaired driving, lane departure crashes, teen driving issues, commercial vehicle safety, new car technology, seat belt usage, data analysis, engineering, and aggressive driving. It will highlight successful programs and draw attention to emerging safety issues and encourage public and private partnerships to address highway safety. The Lifesavers Conference is sponsored by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, Department of Transportation Safety in cooperation with Federal Highway Administration and the Governor’s Highway Safety Program. Who Should Attend The conference draws attendees from the private as well as the public sector, including representatives from the following:

w Community traffic safety programs w Injury prevention programs

w Prosecutors and judges involved in traffic safety issues w State and local law enforcement w Federal and state highway safety agencies w State and local emergency medical services, and public health w Child passenger safety professionals w Advocacy and research Lifesavers participants will have the opportunity to network with their highway safety peers in a setting where they can share program success stories, learn from others, and develop valuable alliances. Registration is $125 before March 15th and $175 thereafter. For lodging, contact the Louisville Marriott Downtown, 304 West Liberty Street, Suite 200, Louisville, Kentucky 40202, 502-627-5045, be sure to mention the Kentucky Transportation Center to receive the reduced lodging rate starting at $103.00 plus tax. Room reservations for the Kentucky Lifesavers Conference must be received on or before March 22, 2009. n

For additional information, please contact the Kentucky Transportation Center by phone at (859) 257-7452 or 800-432-0719; fax (859) 257-1061; e-mail [email protected]; or visit http://lifesavers.ky.gov.

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Pesticide Continued Training & Testing 3, 6, 18Testing Now Being Offered for both Categories 3 & 6 in 2009.

Course Information Pesticide Continued Training is for Categories 3, 6, and 18. The six-hour workshop provides three general hours and one specific hour for each of the three categories (3, 6, and 18). New in 2009 is Training and Testing for both Categories 3 & 6 (previously testing was only offered for Category 6). To prepare workers to take the certification exam, we provide five hours of instruction, and at the completion of the training, the Department of Agriculture administers the exam. We do not provide special certification testing for Category 18. Pesticide certification and license questions should be directed to the Division of Environmental Services, Kentucky Department of Agriculture at 502-573-0282. Questions regarding the continued training and registration can be answered by contacting Lauren Cosentino, [email protected], 800-432-0719 or 859-257-7452.

Times and Fees

Registration begins at 8 a.m., class work starts at 8:30 a.m. and ends at 3 p.m. Fee includes all materials, refreshments, and lunch. Continued Training is $90. Training & Testing is $120. ($25 of this fee pays for certification). If a participant wishes to test for both categories, there is an additional fee of $25. NOTE: Payment is required in advance, except state workers.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: To receive credit for any of the Center’s training sessions, you must be present during the entire class. If you arrive more than 15 minutes late, leave more than 15 minutes early or miss more than 15 minutes of the session, you will not receive credit for the course.

UPCOMING DATES

Continued Training for Category 3, 6, and 18Blue Licks State Resort Park - March 4

Categories 3 & 6 Training & TestingCumberland Falls State Resort - February 25

Carter Caves State Resort Park - March 5

Students learn best practices and current pesticide application methods at Pesticide Training held December 9th at Barren River State Resort Park.


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ROADS SCHOLARS

Local Government

Jack E. Hunter City of AshlandTim Taylor City of BereaBill Aldridge City of CarrolltonRick Owens City of DanvilleEric Hall City of FlorenceGreg Ferguson City of FlorenceDave A. Strickley, Jr. City of FlorenceTim Bertram City of Fort ThomasJo A. Short City of Fort ThomasShawn Thompson City of Fort ThomasGary D. Graves City of FranklinAubrey Holland City of FranklinEric Stradtner City of Franklin Jerry Cornelius City of HopkinsvilleDillard D. Karr City of LondonBryan S. Moore City of LondonVirgil D. Estes City of WinchesterBrian T. Sewell City of WinchesterMichael L. Smith City of WinchesterAdam Engles Boone CountyBob Wright Boone CountyMichael L. Smallridge Boyd CountyEd M. Ackerman Campbell CountyCharlie Boesch Campbell CountyJoe Pfefferman Campbell CountyKen Studer Campbell CountyAustin Rogers Estill CountyCody M. Callis Franklin CountyRandall Hall Franklin CountyMichael Robinson Grant CountyBill W. Dawson Hardin CountyCarl “Ross” Blackburn Harrison CountyJoseph A. Franklin Harrison CountyWilliam L. Kelly, Jr. Harrison County

Michael Darnell Scott CountyCharles G. Cummins Shelby CountyDwayne R. Jamison Shelby CountyJohnny C. Miller Shelby CountyRicky White Shelby County

2008 Roads Scholars/Road Masters


Join us in saluting this year’s Roads Scholar and Road Master graduating class:

State Government

District 1Ricky R. Tyler Carlisle CountyThomas R. Roseberry McCracken CountyJeremy M. Willett McCracken County

District 2Marshall D. Quarles Christian CountyWilliam O. Dame Hopkins CountyBruce Verschueren Hopkins CountySteven E. Osteen Muhlenberg CountyDavid J. Scott Ohio County

District 3Kevin Childress Edmonson CountyAaron B. Vincent Edmonson CountyDavey O. Vincent Edmonson CountyMarnita L. Brown Warren CountyWilliam Tracy Cook Warren CountyStephen Hampton Warren CountyBrian W. Jenkins Warren CountyJustin “Greg” Pippin Warren CountyJoe Kevin Wilson Warren CountyRodney M. Wood Warren County

District 4Michael L. Cecil Hardin CountyMarshall W. Despain Hardin CountyTerry R. Hay, Hardin County

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Kenneth L. Slack Hardin CountyJeffery L. Benningfield Larue County

District 5Phillip L. Crittendon Franklin CountyRobert “Greg” Langan Franklin CountyJonathan T. Callis Oldham CountyEdward Via Oldham County

District 6Kevin D. Florence Harrison CountyMarty Herron Harrison County

District 7Joseph M. Sanders Fayette County

District 8 William “Ryan” Abrell Adair CountyMark A. Young Adair CountyGarnett A. Coffman Casey CountyRicky G. Duvall Clinton CountyMark David Orton Clinton CountyRocky L. Tallent Clinton CountyJeffery W. Cook Cumberland CountyBobby Huckelby Cumberland CountyLarry A. Watson Cumberland CountyHarold Lee Harris Lincoln CountyWilliam D. Long Lincoln CountyLarry Calhoun Pulaski CountyTimothy G. Harris Pulaski CountyRoy “Russell” Hines Pulaski CountyWilliam R. Hardy Pulaski CountyRaymond Johnson Pulaski CountyBobby P. Napier Pulaski CountyCecil W. Phelps Pulaski CountyMichael E. Phelps Pulaski CountyJeffery D. Rainwater Pulaski CountySamuel L. Turner Pulaski CountyJohnny M. Dick Wayne County

District 9Paul R. Haywood Boyd CountyCharles “Mike” Wurts Boyd County

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Dwayne Laney Carter CountyLouis “Dean” Wallingford Fleming County

District 10Chester “Matthew” Howard Breathitt CountyDennis J. Cole Breathitt County Harold D. Gross Breathitt CountyJonathan N. Montgomery Breathitt County Algin J. Moreland Estill County Jason S. Smith Estill CountyMichael S. Brandenburg Lee County L.C. Moore Lee County Jeffery Dale Phillips Lee CountyJoshua D. Howard Magoffin CountyJeffery W. Brown Menifee County Robert H. Wilson Menifee CountyCharles W. Bailey Morgan CountyJoe M. Lewis Morgan CountyShadell Burgett Perry County Chris L. Spicer Perry CountyChristopher D. Hall Powell CountyRandy Cox Wolfe CountyAnthony Paul Dunn Wolfe CountyRonnie A. Harvey Wolfe CountyShane Tolson Wolfe CountyJason E. Whitaker Wolfe County

District 11Timothy W. Sizemore Clay County Bennie Patton Harlan CountySteven W. McWhorter Jackson CountyMichael K. Singleton Jackson CountyDavid “Phillip” Spurlock Jackson County

District 12Mark C. Brown Floyd County Michael F. Branham Pike CountyDarvy S. Hamilton Pike County



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2008 ROADS SCHOLAR AND ROAD MASTER GRADUATION HIGHLIGHTS!

Roads Scholar and Road Master graduates pose following ceremonies held at Jenny Wiley, December 11, 2008.

Before the Barren River Ceremonies, (L-R) KDOH - District 3 graduates ‘08 Road Masters Jill Compton and Cathy Stone. City of Franklin graduates were honored at Barren

River on December 9, 2008.

We salute this year’s Roads Scholars and Road Masters with highlights from graduation ceremonies held at Barren River (December 9th), Jenny Wiley (December 11th) and Louisville (January 15th).

“The training was very informative and I enjoyed it. I

was able to take back information on how to set out signs

and do jobs.”

-- ‘08 Roads Scholar Billy Long, Lincoln County KDOH - District 8 enjoy the luncheon preceding

the graduation.

KDOH - District 11 ‘08 Roads Scholar and Road Master Phillip Spurlock, wife Kathy Spurlock, and District 11 Coordinator Barbara Kay Morgan before ceremonies held at Jenny Wiley.

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The 2008 Road Master graduating class gathers for a final picture at the Crowne Plaza in Louisville.

2008 ROADS SCHOLAR AND ROAD MASTER GRADUATION HIGHLIGHTS!

“It brightens my day to be here today and be part of your day.”

KDOH District - 4 graduates pose

following Louisville ceremonies on January 15th.

KDOH - District 10 ‘08 Roads Scholar and Road Master Jonathon Montgomery receives his certificates at Jenny Wiley on December 11, 2008.

“The Tort Liability training gave us a lot of information. It made us think on things you shouldn’t do as well as things you should. Small Bridges was especially

helpful too.”--‘08 Roads Scholar and Road Master

John Montgomery, KDOH - District 10

--Kentucky Transportation Secretary Joe Prather, speaking before graduates in Louisville.

Boone County officials and graduates pose before ceremonies held in Louisville, January 15, 2009.


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ROAD MASTERS

Local Government

Randy Carpenter City of AshlandJerry Bailey City of FranklinJosh London City of FranklinRandy Moore City of FranklinGreg Clift City of FlorenceGreg Ferguson City of FlorenceDale R. Jesensky City of FlorenceRonald J. Dill City of Fort ThomasTim Mattingly City of Fort ThomasJason Simmons City of FranklinTommy Austin City of HopkinsvilleTim Powell City of HopkinsvilleAdam West City of HopkinsvilleKen Hicks City of IndependenceTom Robke City of IndependenceDillard D. Karr City of LondonBryan S. Moore City of LondonButch Stoelting City of NewportJerry W. Brinegar City of WinchesterWilliam “Patrick” Clark City of WinchesterDerek J. Cobb Boone CountyAdam Engels Boone CountyKevin Peach Boone CountyMichael Robinson Grant CountyCarl “Ross” Blackburn Harrison CountyJoseph A. Franklin Harrison CountyWilliam L. Kelly, Jr. Harrison CountyLes Courtney Henderson CountyDarrell Cummings Henderson CountyRick Buster Kenton CountyJamie Schierer Kenton CountyLance Lashley Oldham CountyDavid Clemmons Shelby CountyEddie Hughes Shelby CountyLynn Whisman Shelby CountyRicky White Shelby County

State Government District 1Ricky R. Tyler Carlisle CountySammy O. Carroll Marshall County Brent Copeland Marshall CountyJeffery Henderson Marshall County Mitchell L. Moore Marshall CountyMark A. Scheer McCracken County

District 2Eric L. Chambers Daviess CountyKevin Edge Daviess CountyGreg L. Dant McLean County Jimmie W. O’Neal McLean CountyLarry D. Craig Ohio County

District 3Kevin Childress Edmonson CountyAaron B. Vincent Edmonson County Davey O. Vincent Edmonson CountyMarnita L. Brown Warren CountyJill C. Compton Warren CountyWilliam Tracy Cook Warren CountyStephen Hampton Warren CountyBrian W. Jenkins Warren County Justin “Greg” Pippin Warren CountyCathy L. Stone Warren County

District 4 Marshall W. Despain Hardin County Jamie W. Watkins Hardin CountyJeffery L. Benningfield Larue County

District 5Phillip L. Crittendon Franklin County Robert “Greg” Langan Franklin CountyWade S. Garvin Jefferson County Jonathan T. Callis Oldham County

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District 6Emery Appleman Bracken County Kevin Hitch Bracken County Kevin D. Florence Harrison CountyMarty Herron Harrison County Darryl True Harrison CountyDaniel White Harrison County Randy Colvin Pendleton CountyJosh Platt Pendleton County

District 7Joseph M. Sanders Fayette County District 8Chris Golden Adair CountyGlen M. Hughes Adair County Ashley Brackett Casey County Roy G. Brown Clinton CountyVance D. Guthrie Clinton County Bobby Huckelby Cumberland CountyKenneth R. Cox McCreary CountyMichael Ryan McCreary CountyRodney D Haggard Pulaski CountyJason S. Hutchinson Pulaski CountyCurtis Todd McKnight Pulaski CountyBobby Lee Tarter Pulaski CountyChad L. Williams Pulaski County

District 10Timothy Carpenter Breathitt CountyHarold D. Gross Breathitt CountyJonathan N. Montgomery Breathitt CountyDennis Cole Breathitt CountyJeff Gabbard Lee CountyKeith Horn Lee CountyL.C. Moore Lee CountyJeffery Dale Phillips Lee CountyJoshua D. Howard Magoffin CountyDanny Tackett, Menifee CountyCharles W. Bailey Morgan CountyShadell Burgett Perry CountyRandell Stamper Perry CountyLarry Maggard Powell CountyTimothy S. Marsh Powell County

Roy E. Ware Powell CountyOrival Wireman Powell CountyPaul D. Howard Wolfe CountyKevin Patton Wolfe CountyVaughn D. Risner, II Wolfe CountyEddie Rose Wolfe CountyShane Tolson Wolfe County

District 11 Troy Brandon Short Clay CountyTammy R. Weaver Clay CountyJimmy J. Ball Harlan CountySteven W. McWhorter Jackson CountyMichael K. Singleton Jackson CountyDavid “Phillip” Spurlock Jackson County

District 12Mark C. Brown Floyd County


working, or wanting to work, in highway maintenance. Graduates each year include individuals from local and state transportation agencies as well as private businesses. We appreciate this year’s students and their outstanding commitment to quality roads in Kentucky! The 2009 Roads Scholar and Road Master course schedule is now available. For more information on upcoming courses and new offerings see page 13, visit us online at www.kyt2.com or request your free wall calendar by contacting us at 800-432-0719. n


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2009 TRAINING CALENDAR NOW AVAILABLE The 2009 Technology Transfer Training Calendar is now available. This handy wall calendar will keep you up-to-date on upcoming courses and what’s new this year. The calendar is also an easy reference for program requirements, fees, contacts you may need, the registration process, and more.

Request your free copy by contacting the Library at 800-432-0719. n

REGISTRATION: PESTICIDE CONTINUED TRAINING & TESTING

Category 3, 6 & 18 Continued Education TrainingRegistration Fee $90

____Public _____Private March 4, 2009, at Blue Licks State Resort Park

Pesticide Category 6 Trining & TestingRegistration Fee $120

____Public _____Private February 25, 2009, at Carter Caves State Resort Park____Public _____Private March 5, 2009, at Carter Caves State Resort Park

Name:_______________________________Title:______________________________Agency:________________________________________________________________Address:_____________________________Email:_____________________________City:________________________________State:____________Zip:_______________Phone:___________________________Fax:___________________________________

____Bill Agency ____Visa___________________________Exp.Date:_______________Fee Enclosed ____MasterCard_____________________ExpDate:___________

Register Online: www.kyt2.comor 800-432-0719 toll free 859-257-1061 faxMail: University of Kentucky, Kentucky Transportation Center 176 Raymond Bldg., Lexington, KY 40506-0281

Make checks payable to: University of Kentucky

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TRAINING CALENDAR mid-FEBRUARY - APRIL 2009

* Indicates Roads Scholar course # Indicates Road Master course **Indicates Central Standard Time Zone February24 Asphalt Field Technician ....................................................................KYTC Offices, Frankfort24 Managing People I ...............................................................................Baymont Inn, Elizabethtown*25 Pesticide Training & Testing Cat. 3 & 6 ...........................................Cumberland Falls State Resort Park#25 Work Zone Technician Qualification ...............................................Crowne Plaza, Louisville26 Asphalt Field Technician ....................................................................KYTC Offices, Frankfort26 Environmental Awareness .................................................................Center for Rural Development, Somerset#26 Work Zone Supervisor Qualification ...............................................Crowne Plaza, Louisville

March3 Risk Management ................................................................................Receptions Inc., Erlanger*4 KEPSC Introductory ..........................................................................Holiday Inn Express, Elizabethtown4 Pesticide Continued Training Cat. 3, 6 & 18 ...................................Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park5 KEPSC Inspector Qualification Training & Testing .....................Holiday Inn Express, Elizabethtown5 Pesticide Training & Testing Cat. 3 & 6 ...........................................Carter Caves State Resort Park5 Work Zone Train the Trainer ............................................................Four Points by Sheraton, Lexingtont10-13 Superpave Plant Technologist ...........................................................Frankfort Testing Laboratory11 Roadside Vegetation ............................................................................Barren River State Resort Park**#12 Snow & Ice Removal ..........................................................................Barren River State Resort Park**#17 Computer Familiarization ..................................................................Bluegrass Community College#18 Work Zone Technician Qualification ...............................................Center for Rural Development, Somerset19 Work Zone Supervisor Qualification ...............................................Center for Rural Development, Somerset24 Managing People II .............................................................................Hilton Garden Inn, Bowling Green***24-27 Superpave Mix Design Technologist ................................................Frankfort Testing Laboratory26 Communications I ...............................................................................Crowne Plaza, Louisville*31 Basic Plan Reading ..............................................................................Center for Rural Development, Somerset#

April1 Low-Cost Roadway Safety Improvements ......................................Center for Rural Development, Somerset*2 Traffic Management ............................................................................Jenny Wiley State Resort Park*7 Basics of Hot-Mix Asphalt ................................................................Hilton Garden Inn, Bowling Green***8 Drainage ................................................................................................Lake Barkley State Resort Park***8 KEPSC Introductory ..........................................................................Four Points Sheraton, Lexington9 KEPSC Inspector Qualification Training & Testing .....................Four Points Sheraton, Lexington14 Developing Leadership Skills ............................................................Kentucky River ADD, Hazard#14-17 Superpave Mix Design Technologist ................................................Frankfort Testing Laboratory15 Basic Work Zone & Flagger ..............................................................Hilton Garden Inn, Bowling Green***16 Work Zone Technician Qualification ...............................................Hilton Garden Inn, Bowling Green**21 Managing People I ...............................................................................Natural Bridge State Resort Park*23 Communications II .............................................................................Springs Conference Center, Owensboro#**27-29 Kentucky Lifesavers Conference ......................................................Marriott Louisville Downtown

To register for a class contact Nicole Worthy ([email protected]) at 1-800-432-0719 or 859-257-7364. Contact Martha Horseman, Training Manager, ([email protected]) or 859-257-4531 with questions concerning the training programs.


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Library ResourcesFHWA-HRT-08-026 Methods for Maintaining Traffic Sign Retroreflectivity;

FHWA-HOP-08-003 Using Highways for No-Notice Evacuations: Routes to Effective Evacuation Planning Primer Series; AV-VD054 (1990) Herbicide Use and Safety in the Landscape (DVD 25 min.) This video covers the terms, concepts, application equipment, and type for the safe application of herbicides in the landscape;

AV-CD364 (2008) Roadway Safety+ Disaster Response (CD-Rom);

Materials to Consider:

AT THE LIBRARYCheck out your world

Laura Whayne, Librarian800-432-0719 or 859-257-2155

E-mail: [email protected]: 859-257-1815

AV-VD055 Working Safety with Snow Plows and Other Snow Removal Vehicles (DVD 18 min.) This video covers preparation, safe driving and operation, weather hazards, and what to do after driving the route;

AV-VD057 (2002) Working with Stress (DVD 17 min.) Stress is defined and the causes and measures to minimize or prevent stress are addressed. Internet Sites:Safety Talk Tips:http://www.rtc4safety.com/htm_pages/

safetytalktips.htm;

General Industry Safety Toolbox:http://www.toolboxtopics.com/Gen%20Industry/Gen%20Indus%20Contents.htm;

Safety Toolbox Talks:http://www.safetytoolboxtalks.com/

Visit the Library online or request publications at www.kyt2.com/library.htm. n

Training and continuing education are important for each of us to be effective in our jobs. Congratulations to all the recent graduates of our Road Scholar and Road Master programs. They clearly see the value in learning. The Transportation Library has materials that can also be helpful to you in answering questions and learning new and better ways of doing your job. Below are some resources that you might find helpful. Please contact the Library staff if you need these or other resources and visit us online at www.kyt2.com/library.htm.

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Publication Statement The Link© is published quarterly by the Kentucky Transportation Center, College of Engineering, University of Kentucky, using funds from the Federal Highway Administration and the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. The opinions, findings, or recommendations expressed in this newsletter are those of the Kentucky Transportation Center and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Federal Highway Administration nor the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet nor the University of Kentucky. Any product mentioned in The Link is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as a product endorsement. Comments may be addressed to: Kentucky Transportation Center, 176 Raymond Building, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 40506-0281. Phone: 859-257-7401 or 800-432-0719. Staff include:Paul Toussaint, Director, Kentucky Transportation Center Patsy Anderson, Director, Technology Transfer Program Mardi C. Miller, Publications/Marketing Manager, Technology Transfer Program

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Kentucky LTAP Center

NEW Courses for 2009ROADS SCHOLAR/ROAD MASTER

PROGRAM

Roads Scholar Requirement:Low-Cost Roadway Safety Improvements

The Low-Cost Roadway Safety Improvements workshop takes the place of Kentucky Transportation 101 as a required Roads Scholar workshop. This workshop will show participants ways to reduce fatalities caused by road departures and collisions with fixed objects. Participants will learn ways to reduce fatalities and collisions at rural intersections, as well as reduce pedestrian fatalities.

The workshop will include examples of low-cost maintenance and safety improvements on roads and the historical differences between state road systems and local road systems. NOTE: Kentucky Transportation 101 workshops taken in the past five years will count toward the Roads Scholar Training Program. Road Master Optional:

Basic Plan Reading

The Basic Plan Reading workshop is an optional workshop in the Road Master

Training Program. This workshop will take participants through the various types of plans used at road departments. Participants will discover how to read and interpret the different types of standard symbols and abbreviations.

Working in groups, participants will discuss the features and details contained within plans, learn to define the types of scales; and identify dimensions found on plans.

Questions? Contact Dina Johnson at [email protected] or 800-432-0719,

859-257-5086. Register online at www.kyt2.com/library.htm. n

Kentucky Transportation CenterCollege of Engineering176 Raymond BuildingUniversity of KentuckyLexington, Kentucky 40506-0281

Non-Profit Org.U.S. Postage PaidLexington, KYPermit No. 51

2008 RS/RM Graduation Ceremonies .....1KTC Advisory Board ..............................3 2009 Lifesavers Conference .....................4 New Pesticide Offerings ...........................5Graduates List .........................................6

Graduation Highlights ........................ 8-9Training Calendar ................................13Check Out Your World ............................14 New 2009 RS/RM Courses ...................15

In This Issue:

Salute to Our 2008 Roads Scholars & Road Masters

Courses Added to Roads Scholar/Road Master

Program in 2009!(Read more on p. 15)

Register online www.kyt2.com

he Kentucky Transportation Center Technology Transfer Program is proud to announce that 125 Roads Scholars and 117 Road Masters

completed the training series in 2008. We appreciate this year's students and their outstanding commitment to quality roads in Kentucky! n

KDOH - District 3 graduates at the 2008 Roads Scholar and Road Master graduation ceremonies at Barren River State Resort Park on December 9th.

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