February 02, 2021
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Due to COVID-19, all in-person courses have been cancelled until further notice. To continue to provide you with quality training with your safety in mind, we are offering online, instructor-led courses through the Zoom platform and self-guided courses through Canvas. Participants are able to interact with the instructor and other participants. We are offering a wide range of courses from one hour to six hours depending on the topic.
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Webinar Wednesday!
Ready to shake up your Wednesdays? Starting this month, the KY LTAP will be offering two interactive webinars, completely free of cost. Each webinar will be worth
one professional development hour, and will be recorded for training purposes.

So what are you waiting for, grab your coffee and join the discussion!

For more information, visit www.kyt2.com/web and remember to bookmark or download our interactive PDF on the bottom of this newsletter so you can stay up to date on our latest webinars that we have available.

All webinars are held in Eastern Standard Time.
Chainsaw Safety in Snow and Ice Conditions


9:00 am - 10:00 am
During this presentation, we will discuss chainsaw winter maintenance and operation, cold weather precautions, pre-planning operations, jobsite safety assessment, variables to determine risks and how to reduce/eliminate hazards, proper PPE selection, limbing and bucking techniques, and how to make the determination if the operator is competent/qualified to perform job task.
Speaker: Christopher Scamahorne is a U.S. Air Force Veteran dedicated to helping create safer work environments. Chris has over 25 years of experience operating and performing maintenance on heavy and small equipment. He has also acquired a multitude of certifications for construction and heavy equipment. He currently serves as the Safety & Equipment Training Manager for the Louisville Metropolitan Government Public Works Department.
Rural and Secondary Roads with KYTC


9:00 am - 10:00 am
Participants will learn from Craig Caudill, with the Kentucky Transportation on the Ins and Outs of Rural and Secondary Roads. There will be a discussion of the funding available from the Department of Rural and Municipal aid including Department updates for the new year.

Speaker: Craig Caudill is the Transportation Engineering Branch Manager for the Department of Rural and Municipal Aid. Craig graduated from the University of Kentucky in 2001 with a Bachelor’s of Science in Civil Engineering and is a licensed P.E. He began his career with the Transportation Cabinet in 2009 with the Division of Maintenance. Craig joined the Rural Secondary office as Engineering Branch Manager in 2014. Craig resides in Lexington with his wife and two boys.
What is a SWPPP and How do You Spell it Anyway?


9:00 am - 10:00 am
During our time together John will share with you the following information: What is a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)?, When do you need to have a SWPPP?, and What should a SWPPP include? There will be plenty of time to ask questions and dialogue as we seek cost effective ways to protect our water resources.
Speaker: John Ricketts graduated with a B.S. and M.S. in Civil Engineering and has been a licensed professional engineer since 1990. In his 34 years since graduation, he has been a consultant working on water related projects, including stormwater and watershed management, water quality, NPDES permitting, and associated capital improvements projects. John’s experience ranges from studies through preliminary and final design, bidding services, and services during construction.
We have started uploading our past Wednesday Webinar's through our YouTube channel. The videos are for information purposes only and does not constitute a training class or certificate. The viewer is solely responsible for the use of the information/equipment shown in the videos and insuring that all proper Federal, State, Local, and company rules regarding safety are followed.

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Scholarship Information
The Technology Transfer Program (T2) of the Kentucky Transportation Center (KTC) at the University of Kentucky is dedicating our Snow and Ice course to the memory of Michelle Adams. Michelle lost her life in a vehicle crash resulting from dangerous winter road conditions outside of Indianapolis, IN. We were blessed to work with Michelle as a University of Kentucky student and as a staff member. 
Mark and Laurie Adams, her parents have established the Michelle Adams Memorial Scholarship in memory of their daughter.
 
This scholarship is available to a student who:
  • is an incoming freshman enrolled full time at the University of Kentucky; 
  • is the son or daughter of either an attendee of the Kentucky Transportation Center Snow & Ice Removal course or any public works employee in the state of Kentucky
  • demonstrate financial need
 
The scholarship award is $1,000. The scholarship recipient will be recognized at the KTC T2 Annual Awards Luncheon.

Fall Semester Application Deadline: May 31, 2021.

For more information and to submit your application, please visit here.
Snow and Ice Removal

This workshop will show you how to safely and effectively remove snow and ice. It covers pre-trip inspection and maintenance of the truck, plow, and spreader. It also discusses vehicle operation as well as plowing and salting techniques. Finally, this course will help you to identify different snow conditions and solve some common snow and ice removal problems. Register for this course below:


We dedicate the Snow & Ice Removal course to the memory of our beloved staff member and friend, Michelle Lynn Adams. She passed away on January 7, 2011 in a vehicle accident resulting from dangerous winter road conditions. She will be dearly missed.
We have released the 2021 Virtual Online Training Calendar.

The calendar will ONLY include webinar training dates. There are no in person trainings listed in the calendar. We do plan on scheduling in person trainings once situations have become more clear, and we will send out a special update.

Calendars have been mailed out and you should be receiving yours shortly. In the meantime, you can view/download the calendar from the link below:


If you would like a paper copy of the calendar, please fill out the form below:


Taking a Qualification Course?
Canvas is a modern educational platform that supports a deep focus on teaching and learning. The robust features of Canvas help to enhance teaching and learning beyond the physical classroom.

All participants must have the following items:
  • A personal/work email address
  • Individual computer/laptop
  • Access to the internet

Each course has a unique link in Canvas - Do not create an account until you receive this link and only the person taking the course shall create an account.

We have created a Zoom and Canvas User Guide to help familiarize you with the software and give you a brief overview of what to expect when taking these online courses.

For more information and to see the structure of our Canvas courses, check out our page at: www.kyt2.com/canvas
Learn how to set up your Canvas account and what to expect when taking T2's online courses.


Are you curious about Canvas (our Learning Management System)?

Need some additional help in setting up your account?


Join us for Tech Thursday as we tackle all your tech needs. We’ll teach you how to set up your Canvas account and what to expect when taking our online courses. We'll be online for an hour to address any questions you may have and help make this transition to our online learning management system.
February 4
9am - 10am
To help serve your training needs during this difficult time, we have converted several of our Roads Scholar and Road Master courses to online courses. You can register for these online courses below or on our website at www.kyt2.com/online. We also have a resource page that lists our free Webinar Wednesday series as well as Tailgate Talks and other great resources for your agencies; visit https://www.kyt2.com/resources.
For more information on these courses and to register online, please click on the corresponding link below:
February
15-19 Grade and Drain I GRD
15-19 Grade and Drain II GRD
March
01-05 Grade and Drain I GRD
01-05 Grade and Drain II GRD
15-19 Grade and Drain I GRD
15-19 Grade and Drain II GRD
17-18 KEPSC Qualification KEPSC
For a full list of our upcoming course schedule, visit our online training page at: www.kyt2.com/online
Department of Local Government
DLG CREDIT HOURS

The Technology Transfer Program (T2) at UK, in agreement, with the Department of Local Governments (DLG) will provide first-rate educational opportunities for elected officials. T2 has outlined the DLG requirements below for those elected officials needing GOLD hours. Those T2 approved courses are listed under the Local Officials Training Program.

  • The webinar must be live.
  • You must have your webcam on during the entire webinar.
  • You will only receive credit for the amount of time you are on the live webinar.

For a full list of guidelines, visit DLG's website at http://kydlgweb.ky.gov/.
We are offering many different dates and times to accommodate all schedules. All of the qualification trainings will require a computer along with access to a personal/work email for our learning management system (LMS). Some of these courses will be split between our live Zoom instructor-led platform and our self-paced LMS, Canvas.

These classes will fill up quick, click on a course below to register!
Pesticide
Continuing Education
This course will be set up as self-guided modules in Canvas. Once registered a participant will receive a confirmation letter with access to Canvas. Participants must have an account set up to access Canvas, each user must have their own email. Participants will need to complete all modules. Certificates will be emailed once completed. KYT2 will confirm and provide training hours to the Department of Agriculture. Canvas cannot be done in groups, each participant will have to register independently and complete the training, and knowledge checks independently. No credit will be given for shared work.
Six hours of online, independent training completed in Canvas. Participants can register at anytime during the week but must complete the course by 5 p.m. Friday of the same week. If the course work is not completed within the week, the participant will be considered a No Show and forfeit the course.
View the course structure here
Due to your comments, we have changed some of our online courses so that no pre-work is required.
Kentucky Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control (KEPSC)
KEPSC for Roadway Inspectors is required for state and federally funded projects in Kentucky. The course focuses on linear projects such as highway construction.
Work Zone
Traffic Control Qualification Training Program
*This is also a required course for the
Road Scholars program.
View the course structure here
Due to your comments, we have changed some of our online courses so that no pre-work is required.
Grade & Drain Qualification

These course will be set up as self-guided modules in Canvas. Once registered a participant will receive a confirmation letter with access to Canvas. Participants must have an account set up to access Canvas, each user must have their own email. Participants will need to complete all modules and the two hour exam. Results will be mailed out two weeks after the course. Canvas cannot be done in groups, each participant will have to register independently and complete the training, knowledge checks, and test independently. No credit will be given for shared work.
Six hours of online, independent training completed in Canvas. Participants can register at anytime during the week but must complete the course and exam by 5 p.m. Friday of the same week. If the test or course work is not completed within the week, the participant will be considered a No Show and forfeit the course.
Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving
The National Football League’s Super Bowl LV is on Sunday, February 7, 2021, and it’s one of America’s favorite annual celebrations. Although the way we view sporting events has changed for now, we still want to make sure everyone is safe on Super Bowl Sunday. Whether you are hosting a virtual watch party, attending a socially distanced small gathering, or heading to a restaurant or bar, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is teaming up with local law enforcement to remind football fans everywhere that Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk. 

This year’s Super Bowl is drastically different from previous years. For those staying home, consider hosting or attending a virtual Super Bowl watch party. Bonus: No need to worry about drinking and driving!

For more information on the dangers of drunk driving, visit NHTSA’s Risky Driving.
LTAP Request for Technical Assistance
The Kentucky LTAP Center is dedicated to serving local transportation and public works agencies by providing a wide range of training and technical assistance. Please let us know how we can better serve you by completing the form below with your technical assistance request.