2019 Roads Scholar and Road Master Inside this issue link winter 2020.pdf · Director Mike Perry. Tonya Miller, Crescent Springs Mayor Lou Hartfiel, Cresecent Springs City Adminstrator

APWA BOWLING GREENTake a look at our new course designed to provide operators with general knowledge and safe operating procedures for bucket trucks p.12

The 2019 Roads Scholar & Road Master graduations were held on December 3rd, 4th, and 5th at Jenny Wiley State Resort Park in Prestonsburg, Embassy Suites in Lexington, and Rough River Dam State Resort Park in Falls of Rough.

These dedicated men and women attended classes covering a variety of topics including drainage, low-cost roadway safety improvements, snow and ice removal, and leadership skills. Pictured above is Kenton County Public Works from left to right, Rick Buster, Public Services Foreman, Adam Ryan, Crew Leader, William Scott, and Nick Hendrix, Kenton County Public Works Director. Page 03

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KYTC recognizes Jerry Pigman

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Orange Striping to Alert MotoristsA new innovative approach for work zones

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Preparing for Snow & Ice SeasonHow to stay safe when a winter storm threatens

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Who will get the call if you are injured or killed in a car crash? Emergency Notice is an emergency contact registry that helps law enforcement officials know who you wish to be notified in case of a serious emergency. It helps first responders at the scene of a crash or emergency gain valuable information quickly when every minute counts.

“Registering an emergency contact takes the guesswork out of knowing who the right person is for officials to notify if you couldn’t speak for yourself in an emergency,” said KYTC Secretary Jim Gray. “We want to encourage Kentucky drivers to join the nearly 14,000 drivers who’ve registered a contact since the initiative lauched this spring.”

The National Weather service reports on average 65% of adverse weather-related fatalities happened during snow and ice season - the months spanning from November to April. In Kentucky, 202 fatal crashes happened between November 2019 and April 2019.

The service is available only for valid Kentucky Driver’s License. Users will be required to input their license number, date of birth, first and last name to verify their information. Kentuckians may submit one contact and their contact information. Users can update their information at any time and are responsible for ensuring the accuracy of the submitted information, as well as keeping it up-to-date. Register today at drive.ky.gov and provide your loved ones with peace of mind.

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03 2019 Roads Scholar/Road Master Program Graduations The Technology Transfer Program congratulates more than 275 participants.

08 Hall of Fame Inductee KYTC recognizes Traffic and Safety Program Manager, Jerry Pigman.

09 Prevention: A New Approach Unique plan to reducing the amount of crashes and deaths on Kentucky roadways.

10 Every Day Counts (EDC5) Transportation innovations to make every day count.

12 Preparing for Snow and Ice Season Preparation tips for how to stay safe when a winter storm threatens.

14 Upcoming Workshops Keep up with these important dates.

15 Orange Striping to Alert Motorists A new innovative approach alerting motorists they are in work zones.

16 2020 APWA North American Snow Conference Mark your calendars and make plans to join us for the annual Snow Conference.

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From L to R: Union County Road Department, Tony Ratley, Donald Buckman, Michael Schmied, Greg Greenwell, Robert Henshaw, and Assistant State Highway Engineer Jon Wilcoxson.

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The Technology Transfer Program continues to bridge the gap between training and information needs while delivering high quality training to those agencies on a low cost budget. The Kentucky Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) provides workshops around the state, produces how-to manuals, and delivers on-site technical assistance. The program has grown exponentially since 1988 and continues to grow relationships and partnerships with state, national, and federal agencies. Kentucky LTAP’s Roads Scholar program was initially designed for road workers; yet one Chief District Engineer recognized the potential of the program and began sending his maintenance workers to all of the courses. The number of state workers drastically increased, and in 1997, the State Highway Engineer challenged all county foreman and assistant foreman to become Roads Scholar.

The Roads Scholar program provides an opportunity for elected officials and transportation maintenance personnel to receive specialized training in the fundamentals of road maintenance, management procedures and techniques in an effective and cost efficient manner. In order to become a Roads Scholar, and individual must complete six required courses and three optional courses, totaling 53 hours of training.

As the numbers of graduates for Roads Scholar increased, the Kentucky LTAP knew they needed

to serve the requesting public and add another step in the “learning ladder”. In 1998, the course development for the Road Master program began. The Road Master Program provides a more advanced level of technical information and builds upon the Roads Scholar Program. The program is designed to relate to those in a supervisory role. In order to become a Road Master, an individual must have completed the Roads Scholar Program; they must complete four required courses, and three optional courses, totaling 42 hours of training.

The 2019 Graduation’s were held December 3-5 in three locations throughout the state. Dr. Joe Crabtree, Director for the Kentucky Transportation Center, presided over the graduation’s and Andy Barber, State Highway Engineer, along with Jon Wilcoxson, Assistant State Highway Engineer, presented awards to the graduates.

The Technology Transfer Program is proud to announce the graduation of 127 Roads Scholars and 189 Road Masters from state and local governments. They join the 3,832 Roads Scholars and 2,942 Road Masters who have already completed the program.

Congratulations to these graduates. Thank you for your commitment to improving your skills through training, and your hard work keeping Kentucky’s roads safe.

2019 ROADS SCHOLAR/ROAD MASTER2019 ROADS SCHOLAR/ROAD MASTERGRADUATION CEREMONYGRADUATION CEREMONY

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LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Cody Allen (RS) City of FrankfortTravis Andrus (RS/RM) City of MaysvilleBentley Applegate (RM) City of MaysvilleMike Barbee (RM) City of MaysvilleGregory Bess (RS/RM) City of MaysvilleDwayne Bogie (RM) Madison County Road Dept.Michael Bohannon (RS) Shelby County Road Dept.Jacob Boose (RM) City of Bowling GreenDonald Buckman (RM) Union County Road Dept.Jason Burden (RS) Ohio County Road Dept.Nathan Carrington (RS/RM) City of MaysvilleAllan Curtis (RS/RM) Clark County Road Dept.Dave Day (RS) Boyd County Road Dept.Brian Decarlo (RS) City of FlorenceDana Dickerson (RM) City of NewportDavid Dykes (RS) Shelby County Road Dept.James Franconia (RM) City of JeffersontownCharles Gray (RS) City of Bowling GreenGreg Greenwell (RM) Union County Road Dept.Joseph Greenwell (RS) City of DanvilleRobert Henshaw (RM) Union County Road Dept.Andy Hurt (RS) City of BereaEric Joiner (RM) City of Bowling GreenBryon Kinser (RS) City of Bowling GreenFabian Little (RS/RM) Pike County Road Dept.Mike Macaluso (RS) City of FlorenceMichael Marraccini (RS) City of FrankfortMike McCaw (RS) Hopkins County Road Dept.Tonya Miller (RS) City of Crescent SpringsLandon Miller (RS) City of DanvilleTim Mitchell (RS) Madison County Road Dept.Aaron Moore (RS) Oldham County Road Dept.Tom Moreland (RS) City of BereaJames Parks (RS) City of WinchesterCodie Pollitt (RS/RM) City of MaysvilleTony Ratley (RS/RM) Union County Road Dept.Derrick Sanders (RM) City of Bowling GreenMichael Schmied (RM) Union County Road Dept.William Scott (RS/RM) Kenton County Public WorksEric Sebree (RS) Hopkins County Public WorksBrian Sewell (RM) City of WinchesterWesley Shull (RM) City of LeitchfieldJosh Simpson (RM) City of HopkinsvilleJosh Skaggs (RS) City of FrankfortRussell Smith (RS) City of Bowling GreenArchie Smith (RM) Louisville Metro Public WorksJacob Smither (RM) Franklin County Road Dept.Daron Stephens (RS/RM) City of WinchesterJeff Strader (RM) City of HopkinsvilleMike Sweeney (RS/RM) Boone County Public WorksAdam Taylor (RS) City of Berea

Michael Taylor (RS) Marshall County Road Dept.Trey Troxell (RS) City of FrankfortRoy Wadkins (RM) Marshall County Road Dept.Thomas Wagner (RS) City of BereaMichael Wells (RM) City of MaysvilleDavid Wood (RM) City of Bowling Green

Assistant State Highway Engineer Jon Wilcoxson, Hopkinsville Street Dept. Superintendent Dave Herndon, Josh Simpson, Jeff Strader, and Hopkinsville Public Works

Director Mike Perry.

Tonya Miller, Crescent Springs Mayor Lou Hartfiel, Cresecent Springs City Adminstrator Mike Daly.

Gregory Bess, Michael Wells, Travis Andrus, Bentley Applegate, Nathan Carrington, Codie Pollitt, and Maysville

City Manager Matt Wallingford.



STATE GOVERNMENT

District 1Mark Goatley (RS) Carlisle CountyChad Hawkins (RM) Livingston CountyMatt Lyons (RM) Livingston CountySteven Thomas (RM) Graves County

District 2Anthony Alvey (RS) Webster CountyDerrick Baize (RS) McLean CountyDennis Boarman (RS/RM) Daviess CountyElijah Caine (RS) Union CountyHerschel Carter (RS) McLean CountyBruce Chandler (RM) Henderson CountyDean Congero (RM) Ohio CountyMatt Cornelius (RS) Christian CountyJames Crowe (RS) Muhlenberg CountyDavid Cunningham (RM) Webster CountyMatthew Cutteridge (RM) Webster CountyFayne Davenport (RM) Caldwell CountyWilliam Davis (RM) Webster CountyBenjamin Doss (RM) Hopkins CountyAnthony Dursi (RM) Ohio CountyKeith Egbert (RM) Hopkins CountyDonald Ellis (RS/RM) McLean CountyBobby Ewing (RM) Hopkins CountyJohn Fairchild (RS) Hopkins CountyAaron Ferguson (RS) Daviess CountyLaDonna Fulton (RM) Muhlenberg CountyDakota Gardner (RM) Muhlenberg CountyMichael Geary (RM) Muhlenberg CountyMichael Gibson (RM) Hopkins CountyBobby Girvin (RM) Hopkins CountyMichael Harper (RM) Hopkins CountyPaul House (RM) Hancock CountyJonathan Jackson (RS/RM) Hancock CountyRicky Kirkwood (RM) Hopkins CountyCaleb Marshall (RS) Caldwell CountyTerrill Mauzy (RM) Hopkins CountyJeff Miller (RS) Ohio CountyRobert Moll (RM) Caldwell CountyJeremy Oates (RM) Hopkins CountyStephen Odom (RS) Union CountyJennifer Parris (RM) Hopkins CountyDaniel Randolph (RM) Muhlenberg CountyJohn Randolph (RM) Caldwell CountyTory Rickard (RM) McLean CountyPhillip Roland (RS) Christian CountyJames Sowders (RM) Ohio CountyClifton Stewart (RS) Caldwell CountyNicholas Summers (RS) Christian CountyCaleb Utley (RM) Webster County

Chester Washburn (RM) Muhlenberg CountyCory Wells (RS) Christian CountyGary Willis (RS) Daviess County

District 3Benjamin Blake (RM) Logan CountyJeffrey Boston (RS) Barren CountyMarkus Bratcher (RM) Butler CountyJason Brown (RS) Simpson CountyJosh Brown (RS) Logan CountyPatrick Brown (RS) Logan CountyTyler Bullington (RM) Allen CountyBilly Bunch (RS) Warren CountyRobby Calvert (RM) Allen CountyJason Carnithan (RM) Butler CountyWyatt Copas (RS) Simpson CountyDennis Curtis (RM) Monroe CountyJoshua Dilliha (RS) Logan CountySteven Dotson (RS) Barren CountyTerry Fields (RM) Metcalfe CountyKaleb Fisher (RM) Barren CountyJoseph Foster (RS) Butler CountyJosh Harlan (RS) Metcalfe CountyTyler Harrison (RM) Todd CountyDara Hocker (RM) Warren CountyKaleb Holland (RS) Monroe CountyCaleb Howard (RS) Allen CountyMatt Hughes (RS) Warren CountyBrian Jump (RM) Simpson CountyKeith Lockhart (RS) Warren CountyJoshua Mason (RM) Butler CountyJames McGuire (RM) Warren CountySteven Moore (RS) Logan CountyChristopher Morgan (RM) Barren CountyDaniel Orberson (RS) Todd CountyDarren Petty (RS) Allen CountyChristopher Poe (RS) Todd CountyChristopher Price (RM) Butler County

Assistant State Highway Engineer Jon Wilcoxson presenting both Roads Scholar and Road Master awards to Donald Ellis

of District 2

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David Rives (RS) Allen CountyWendell Sanford (RS) Logan CountyBryan Shelby (RS) Todd CountyChristopher Smith (RM) Warren CountyMichael Smith (RS) Warren CountyDavid Vincent (RS) Warren CountyDavid White (RM) Monroe CountyCody Williams (RS) Logan CountyBryan Wimpee (RS) Warren County

District 4Kyle Auberry (RS) Nelson CountyThomas Boggs (RM) Meade CountyGregory Burd (RM) Hardin CountyBrian Bush (RM) Hart CountyMason Butterworth (RS) Hardin CountyCaleb Caffee (RM) Hardin CountyShelby Clopton (RM) Hart CountyAustin Coulter (RS) Nelson County Dakota Decker (RM) Grayson CountyTrevor Deneen (RS) Hardin CountyMcKinley Gore (RS) Hardin CountyJames Grimes (RS) LaRue CountySean Hampton (RM) Nelson CountyRussell Hardin (RS) Washington CountyRobert Harper (RM) Nelson CountyBenjamin Judd (RM) Green CountyJohn Keller (RS) Meade CountyCraig Kipper (RS) Grayson CountyBarry Matney (RS/RM) Taylor CountyLogan Mercer (RS) Grayson CountyJoe Milburn (RS) Washington CountyChris Milby (RS) Taylor CountyChristopher Morrison (RM) Marion CountyPatrick Ray (RS) Hardin CountyRobert Rosengarn (RM) Meade CountyMichael Stone (RS) Grayson CountyBlake Thompson (RM) Hart County

District 5John Adams (RM) Oldham CountyJohn Armstrong (RM) Trimble CountyJack Barnes (RM) Henry CountyJohn Bosler (RM) Shelby CountyJoseph Buckman (RM) Jefferson CountyArthur Chaney (RM) Franklin CountyDalton Garret (RS/RM) Trimble CountyHenry Horstman (RM) Oldham CountyZachary Horstman (RM) Trimble CountyJoshua Hudgins (RM) Shelby CountyEdwin Leon (RM) Jefferson CountyJohn McNees (RM) Spencer CountyClarence Moore (RS/RM) Jefferson CountySamuel Perry (RM) Shelby CountyMichael Riddle (RM) Franklin CountyJoseph Smith (RM) Shelby CountyAdam Stewart (RS/RM) Trimble CountyReginald Van Dyke (RM) Jefferson CountyHarlie Willis (RS/RM) Jefferson County

Assistant State Highway Engineer Jon Wilcoxson presenting the Roads Scholar award to Trevor Deneen of District 4


Assistant State Highway Engineer Jon Wilcoxson presenting the Road Master award to Jessica Smith of District 6

Assistant State Highway Engineer Jon Wilcoxson presenting the Road Master award to Edwin Leon of District 5


District 6Jacob Bonar (RM) Grant CountyEric Cain (RM) Kenton CountyWilliam Eising (RM) Boone CountyJerry Elliott (RM) Kenton CountyAndrew Gay (RS) Grant CountyJacob Gay (RS) Grant CountyCory Huber (RS/RM) Kenton CountyDavid Hunt (RM) Boone CountyJohn Knarr (RS) Robertson CountyChris Massey (RM) Robertson CountyKeith McKenney (RM) Grant CountyGary McNay (RM) Campbell CountyJessica Smith (RM) Grant CountyAnderson Vernet (RS) Kenton County

District 7Jimmy Chaney (RM) Woodford CountyGregory Collier (RS/RM) Anderson CountyCarson Eldridge (RS/RM) Clark CountyJustin Hager (RS) Jessamine CountyAustin Howard (RS/RM) Clark CountyChris Maloney (RS/RM) Montgomery CountyChris Markey (RM) Fayette CountyJohnny Robinson (RS/RM) Fayette CountyDavid Williams (RS/RM) Garrad County

District 9Travis Boling (RM) Fleming CountyRyan Carpenter (RM) Nicholas CountyPhillip Cox (RM) Rowan CountyDanny Hamilton (RM) Rowan CountyCharles Hunt (RM) Mason CountyBilly McCarty (RM) Bath CountyWilliam Minton (RM) Nicholas County

Jeremiah Moyers (RM) Fleming CountyWalter Munday (RM) Bath CountyJake Plank (RM) Rowan CountyStephen Rogers (RM) Carter CountySamuel Stevens (RM) Rowan CountyMichael Whirles (RM) Nicholas CountyJeffrey Wiley (RS) Lewis County

District 10Charles Alcorn (RM) Estill CountyTimothy Brandenburg (RM) Lee CountyBrandon Henson (RM) Breathitt CountyJoey Napier (RM) Perry CountyBruce Thacker (RM) Lee CountyIra Vest (RM) Morgan CountyJonathan Watts (RM) Breathitt County

District 11George Emery (RM) Bell CountyJoseph Frost (RS/RM) Clay CountyRodney Gay (RS/RM) Clay CountyFrederick Gent (RM) Bell CountyDerek Middleton (RS) Harlan CountyTimothy Sizemore (RM) Clay County

State Highway Engineer Andy Barber presenting both Roads Scholar and Road Master awards to Joshua Compton of

District 12

State Highway Engineer Andy Barber presenting theRoad Master award to Billy McCarty of District 9

Assistant State Highway Engineer Jon Wilcoxson presenting both Roads Scholar and Road Master awards to Johnny

Robinson of District 7

Andrew Myers, Executive Assstant to the Director, KTC

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2019 HALL OF FAME INDUCTEEJerry Pigman has served the transportation needs of the Commonwealth with distinction for over 40 years. On January 2nd, 2019, Jerry retired from the Kentucky Transportation Center.

Getting his start at the University of Kentucky, Mr. Pigman earned his B.S. in Civil Engineering in 1968. After graduating, he assumed a research engineering post in the Surveys and Exploration Section of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet while studying for an M.S. in Civil Engineering, which he received in 1971. From 1971 to 1980, he served as the head of Traffic and Safety Research in the Transportation Cabinet, a position he remained in until 1981. In 1981, he became the Program Manager of Traffic and Safety Research at the newly formed Kentucky Transportation Center.

He is known both in Kentucky and throughout the country as a prodigious researcher and one of the foremost experts in highway safety. In addition tohighway safety, Mr. Pigman has made significant research contributions in areas as diverse as crash data analysis, crash reconstruction, traffic control devices, roadway delineation, traffic forecasting, safety evaluations of design elements, and highway design. During his career, he has been an author

or co-author of over 200 research publications. He received the Federal Highway Administration’s Division Administrator’s Award for Excellence in Highway Safety in 2003. In Kentucky, he is a member of the Governor’s Executive Safety Committee on Highway Safety andan active member of the Transportation Research Board’s Traffic Law and Enforcement Committee for over 20 years.

The inductee was honored on January 16 at the closing luncheon of the Kentuckians for Better Transportation conference held at the Lexington Convention Center.

The Hall of Fame was established by the Kentucky Transportation Center in 1990.

For additional information on the Hall of Fame or to see a complete list of inductees, visithttp://www.ktc.uky.edu/about/kentucky-transportation-hall-of-fame/.


District 12Craig Anderson (RS/RM) Pike CountyJeremy Brown (RS/RM) Knott CountySteven Casdorph (RM) Martin CountyRobert Chaffin (RM) Lawrence CountyJeremy Chapman (RM) Pike CountyJoshua Compton (RS/RM) Floyd CountyBrandon Conn (RM) Floyd CountyRobert Conway (RM) Pike CountySteven Dunn (RM) Lawrence CountyJustin Eads (RM) Pike CountyTimothy Fields (RM) Knott CountyJayme Fleming (RS/RM) Pike CountyBrandon Hall (RS/RM) Floyd CountyCody Hall (RM) Pike CountyPaul Hall (RM) Johnson CountyDonovan Hamilton (RS) Pike CountyJustis Hensley (RS/RM) Floyd CountySteven Hensley (RS/RM) Pike CountyHeath Holbrook (RM) Letcher CountyDaniel Hunter (RM) Knott CountyDavid Maggard (RM) Letcher CountyCory Mullins (RS/RM) Floyd County

Nicholas Mullins (RM) Floyd CountyThomas Mullins (RS/RM) Pike CountyClyde Newsome (RM) Pike CountyLarry Norman (RM) Pike CountyJacob Prater (RM) Floyd CountyJordan Pratt (RS/RM) Floyd CountyJeffrey Robinette (RM) Pike CountyBobby Stines (RM) Letcher CountyJoshua Tackett (RM) Pike CountyScott Wallen (RS/RM) Knott CountyTravis Yonts (RM) Letcher County

CongratulationsGraduates!

A link to additional photos can be foundon our website www.kyt2.com.


PREVENTION: A NEW APPROACHHave you ever felt helpless to address something important because it seemed too big or too challenging? Heard about the dreams or aspirations of others and dismissed them as impossible? The elimination of serious injuries and deaths due to crashes on our roadways is something that many believe is too big to tackle, and so often serious crashes and their results are accepted as just a part of life. This can lead to documents like this one examining yesterday’s numbers related to highway safety and focusing on “reducing” or “moving toward zero” instead of focusing on people and prioritizing the task at hand – preventing serious injuries and deaths – from this very moment forward. When each of us uses the transportation system – whether driving a car or riding a motorcycle, walking or cycling, driving a truck or taking a bus – isn’t our goal for each trip one that is free from crashes, injuries and fatalities? If this is the goal for each individual trip how could our overall goal be different?

While we can’t turn back time and reduce yesterday’s outcomes, everyone who uses our transportation system can contribute to the prevention of these serious outcomes going forward – and ultimately that’s what it’s going to take. When the clock struck midnight yesterday that day ended and a new day began – a day where it was possible that TODAY could be a day where Zero people in Kentucky died from being involved in a traffic crash. That is what this calendar represents – 2018 days where no traffic crashes in Kentucky resulted in lost life. 62 days in 2018 – approximately one out of every six days – ended with no crash in Kentucky resulting in a death. Every day has such potential!

A successful future is one where:

Zero lives are lost, Zero families are shattered, and Zero trips result in injury or death – isn’t that the only realistic goal?

This will require many efforts: preventing crashes in the first place by educating drivers about safe behaviors; law enforcement agencies enforcing traffic safety laws; reducing the severity of those crashes that do occur through infrastructure improvements; providing timely, well-equipped emergency medical services (EMS) for those who need them; and through the passage of legislation focused on safer transportation.

Our goal for this plan is for everyone who reads it to understand how they can contribute to a Kentucky where Zero isn’t a dream, it is the reality – every trip, every time.

The 2020-2024 Safety Highway Safety Plan (SHSP) can be found online at: http://transportation.ky.gov/HighwaySafety/Documents/2020strategic_plan.pdf

Joe Martin, Marketing & Publications Manager, T2

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EVERY DAY COUNTS

BETTER, FASTER, AND SMARTER

Every Day Counts (EDC) is a State–basedmodel that identifies and rapidly deploys proven, yet underutilized innovations to shorten the project delivery process, enhance roadway safety, reduce traffic congestion, and improve environmental sustainability.

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) works with state transportation departments, local governments, tribes, private industry and other stakeholders to identify a new collection of innovations to champion every two years that merit accelerated deployment.

After selecting EDC innovations, transportation leaders from across the country gather at regional summits to discuss and identify opportunities implementing the innovations that best fit the needs of their respective State transportation program. Following the summits, States finalize their selection of innovations, establish performance goals for the level of implementation and adoption over the upcoming two-year cycle, and begin to implement the innovations with the support and assistance of the technical teams established for each innovation.

The EDC program has made a significant positive impact in accelerating the deployment of innovations and in building a culture of innovation within the transportation community. By advancing 21st century solutions, the transportation community is making every day count to ensure our roads and bridges are built better, faster, and smarter. Of the ten innovations selected for 2019-2020, we will focus on two that we strive to improve upon every day on Kentucky’s roadways.

Reducing Rural Roadway Departures (RwD) remains a major challenge in the United States. Roadway departures on the rural road network account for one-

third of traffic fatalities. Systemic application of proven roadway departure countermeasures, such as rumble strips, friction treatments, and clear zones, helps keep vehicles in their travel lanes, reduce the potential for crashes, and reduce the severity of those crashes that do occur.

This data from 2014-2016 shows that over 50% of Kentucky’s fatal roadway departure crashes occur on rural roads. However, there are countermeasures and approaches that are proven to reduce these deaths. This initiative encourages agencies to use them and focus on reducing rural roadway departures (FoRRRwD) in their areas. This is based on four pillars: • All public roads • Proven countermeasures • A systemic approach • Safety action plans

Systemic application of proven roadway departure countermeasures can save lives on all rural roads. Roadway departure crashes are a major problem on all public rural roads. Nationally, 50-60 percent of them happen on State networks. That means more than 40 percent occur on locally-owned roads, off the State highway system. A fundamental challenge on rural roads is that roadway departure crash locations are random and change from year to year. This makes it challenging to choose the best locations to install the proven countermeasures.

However, there are multiple analysis tools to help identify locations that are at highest risk of future



roadway departure crashes. Once agencies know which locations and corridors are at high risk of roadway departures, they can install countermeasures systemically across the network. Systemic analysis uses the crash and road data from the past to identify where the greatest risk is likely to be in the future.

Documenting the systemic analysis into a simple safety action plan is a powerful way to prioritize safety improvements and justify your investment decisions.The safety plan framework is flexible and can be customized to local needs. Safety plans can range from just a few pages to several chapters and appendices. A formal plan will also help to communicate more clearly with stakeholders as well as access funding opportunities.

Safety Action Plans have been piloted in many forms as the FHWA Office of Safety has developed seventeen statewide roadway departure implementation plans in cooperation with the State DOTs identified as Roadway Departure Focus States. Many have implemented the recommendations and some of these States have developed updated plans. The KYTC funded the development of systemic road safety plans for three 2019 pilot counties. The FHWA Office of Safety has also assisted agencies in developing LRSPs, working in partnership with the LTAP Centers, State DOTs, and county road associations.

Safe Transportation for Every Pedestrian (STEP)

Cost-effective countermeasures with known safety benefits can help reduce pedestrian fatalities at uncontrolled crossing locations and unsignalized intersections.

Pedestrians account for over 17.5 percent of all fatalities in motor vehicle traffic crashes, and the majority of these deaths occur at uncontrolled crossing locations such as mid-block or un-signalized intersections. These are among the most common locations for pedestrian fatalities generally because of inadequate pedestrian crossing facilities and insufficient or inconvenient crossing opportunities, all of which create barriers to safe, convenient, and complete pedestrian networks.

Expecting pedestrians to travel significantly out of their way to cross a roadway to reach their destination is unrealistic and counterproductive to encouraging

healthier transportation options. By focusing on uncontrolled locations, agencies can address a significant national safety problem and improve quality of life for pedestrians of all ages and abilities.

The following countermeasures can improve pedestrian safety when used in the appropiate roadway context:

• Road Diets can reduce vehicle speeds and the number of lanes pedestrians cross, and they can create space to add new pedestrian facilities.

• Pedestrian hybrid beacons (PHBs) are a beneficial intermediate option between RRFBs and a full pedestrian signal. They provide positive stop control in areas without the high pedestrian traffic volumes that typically warrant signal installation.

• Pedestrian refuge islands allow pedestrians a safe place to stop at the midpoint of the roadway before crossing the remaining distance. This is particularly helpful for older pedestrians or others with limited mobility.

• Raised crosswalks can reduce vehicle speeds.

• Crosswalk visibility enhancements, such as crosswalk lighting and enhanced signing and marking, help drivers detect pedestrians—particularly at night.

These countermeasures improve safety and are available to offer proven solutions for reducing pedestrian fatalities at uncontrolled and signalized crossing locations. By targeting an investment such as pedestrian crossing locations, agencies can address a significant national safety problem. Improving the crossing oppurtunities boosts quality of life for pedestrians of all ages and abilities.

Building on the 4 ‘E’ approach (engineering,enforcement, education, and emergency medicalservices) within each State, communities can deployproven, cost-effective countermeasures to improvepedestrian safety.

Sources:FHWA Every Day Counts (EDC), https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/innovation/everydaycounts/edc_5/roadway_departures.cfm

https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/innovation/everydaycounts/edc_5/step2.cfm

Joe Martin, Marketing & Publications Manager, T2

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PREPARING FOR THE SNOW AND ICE SEASONWinter storms create a higher risk of car accidents, hypothermia, frostbite, carbon monoxide poisoning, and heart attacks from overexertion. Winter storms and blizzards can bring extreme cold, freezing rain, snow, ice, and high winds.

Today’s motorists expect roads to be open andreasonably safe in almost any type of weather. Aroad department’s ability to remove snow efficientlyand open roads quickly is of key importance in the eye of the public.

Snow and ice control operators have two goals: makeroadways passable, and provide adequate pavement friction to allow vehicles to brake, turn and accelerate safely.

Preparation for snow and ice removal begins long before the first flake falls. Agencies should have a snow and ice preseason procedure in place that includes training, preparing and inspecting equipment, and following a checklist that covers a variety of topics.

Daniel Branham, Pike County Road Supervisor, said they start preparing for the first snowfall in October. “We put all spreaders and spinners on trucks and make sure everything is in working order,” he said. In addition, they drive all the routes before the first snow to make sure the operators are familiar with their specific route and have ample room to turn around.

TRAINING

Proper training for maintenance personnel is vital. Many organizations conduct training courses in the fall to ensure that equipment operators understand how to operate and maintain plows, spreaders, loaders and other equipment used for winter maintenance. This also gives employees the opportunity to be familiar with their responsibilities and have a full review of snow removal schedules and routes.

EQUIPMENT

Discuss each type of equipment that employees will operate. Describe performance capabilities, load and weight limits, safety considerations, attachments and modifications. In Pike County, operators are responsible for their own truck. This policy provides a feeling that the equipment belongs to the employee which will compel an operator to show more responsibility for its upkeep.

Inspect equipment in early fall so repairs can be made ahead of the first snowfall. Pumps, hoses, and fittings should be inspected on spreaders. Snow plow blades


should be carefully inspected. Snow plows do not wear evenly and should be replaced when they are worn at any point. Inspect and service all lighting and electrical equipment including wiring and sockets. Operators should carry ample stocks of parts for rotating flasher units including lenses and lamps. Finally, make sure there are flashlights, flares, flags, safety vests and a first aid kit in the truck.

SNOW & ICE REMOVAL PRE-TRIP CHECKLIST

When snow is predicted, it is good to go through a list of items prior to departure. The last thing an operator wants is to be out in a storm and have an issue with their equipment. Under the hood, the oil, coolant, and washer fluid levels should be checked. In addition, check that there are no lose or damaged belts or hoses. The operator should take a walk around the truck and inspect the mirrors, lights, reflectors, tires, wipers, and any attached equipment. Inside the cab, check that there is necessary safety equipment such as a flashlight and first aid kit.

To help maintain the equipment, a post-storm review is also recommended. This would include washing the trucks and equipment, and checking the blades. Look over all equipment and check for cracks or damage and address the repair immediately. Lastly, do another walk around the truck and check tires, lights and wipers.

A little planning before the first snowfall will help prevent equipment failure and resulting accidents,injuries and deaths.

The Technology Transfer Program (T2) offers a Snow & Ice Removal course as part of the Road Master Program. It covers pre-trip inspection and maintenance of the truck, snow plow and spreader. It also helps attendees identify different snow conditions. For a list of upcoming training, visit our website atwww.kyt2.com. Another option is to request an On Demand training which is offered to provide low cost training to agencies. T2 provides the instructor and training material, and the agency provides the meeting room, AV equipment and onsite assistance. For information about On Demand training, contact T2 at 800-432-0719.

Sources:National Weather Service, weather.gov/safety/winter-after

Local Roads Maintenance Workers’ Manual, Iowa StateUniversity, Institute for Transportation,http://www.ctre.iastate.edu/pubs/maint_worker/

Winter ChecklistExample of checklist items

Pre-Season Checklist • Tire tread and pressure • Leaking fluid • Fluid levels • Interior lights and gauges • Windshield and wiper blades • First Aid Kit • Condition of plow blade • Warning lights, reflectors • Address mechanical issues before first snow

Pre-Storm Checklist • Tires • Fuel level • Wiper blades • Plow Mount • Safety equipment inside cab • Plow blade

Post-Storm Checklist • Empty bed and wash thoroughly • Check fluid levels and refill • Check the plow, cutting edge, and spreader • Report any maintenance issues that need to be addressed before next snowfall

February - April February

18 Low Cost Roadway Safety Improvements Natural Bridge State Resort Park 19 Basic Plan Reading Natural Bridge State Resort Park 20 Environmental Awareness Natural Bridge State Resort Park 26 Grade & Drain Level II Fairfield Inn North, Lexington 26 Construction of Concrete Red Lion Inn, Elizabethtown 27 Traffic Management through Signals Red Lion Inn, Elizabethtown

March

04 Traffic Management through Signals Hampton Inn North, Lexington 04 Pesticide Continuing Education Red Lion Inn, Elizabethtown 05 Risk Management/Tort Liability Hampton Inn North, Lexington 10 Superpave Plant Tech Qualification Frankfort Testing Lab 11 Pesticide Continuing Education Fairfield Inn North, Lexington 17 Roadside Vegetation Management Jenny Wiley State Resort Park 18 Snow and Ice Removal Jenny Wiley State Resort Park 18 KEPSC Inspector Qualification Fairfield Inn North, Lexington 19 Short Duration/Mobile Work Zone Fairfield Inn North, Lexington 24 KEPSC for Roadway Inspectors Holiday Inn Express, Bowling Green 24 Basic Plan Reading Barren River State Resort Park 25 KEPSC for Roadway Inspectors Holiday Inn Express, Bowling Green 25 Asphalt Paving Best Practices Barren River State Resort Park 26 Erosion & Sediment Control Barren River State Resort Park 30 Chainsaw Safety Clinic Hopkins County Public Works Dept.

April

01 Environmental Awareness Holiday Inn Express, Somerset 02 Basic Plan Reading Holiday Inn Express, Somerset 08 Communications I Red Lion Inn, Elizabethtown 08 Grade & Drain Level I Scotty’s, Bowling Green 09 Communications II Red Lion Inn, Elizabethtown 14 WZTC Technician Qualification Kentucky Dam State Resort Park 15 Small Bridge Reapir and Maint. Hampton Inn North, Lexington 15 WZTC Supervisor Qualification Kentucky Dam State Resort Park 16 Basic Work Zone and Flagger Kentucky Dam State Resort Park

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TRAINING CALENDARKENTUCKY TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER NEWSLETTER

It seems a little early to be asking this question, but now is the time to plan for next year. Talk with your road crew to see how much was ordered then check back at the end of the season to see how much was used. This will provide you with valuable information so you can be ready to order road salt at the KACo Reverse Auction in the Spring. A reverse auction is a procurement method where competing suppliers reduce the price that they are willing to sell their goods or services for by submitting successively lower bids online.

Since its inception, reverse auctions have been saving counties 5 to 15 percent on all types of products such as: roadside equipment, emergency vehicles, water lines, road salt and many others. KACo Reverse Auctions is just another way KACo is saves counties money. To learn more about the program, visitwww.kaco.org.

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The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 11 office is among the first in the nation to try an innovative new approach alerting motorists they are in a work zone by using orange pavement markings, instead of yellow, where road construction is active.

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) approved KYTC’s request to research the orange markings on a trial basis to determine if they are effective in drawing motorists’ attention to the fact they are in a construction zone. In addition to the striping, the 55 mph speed limit will be painted on the pavement in eight-foot letters.

“The I-75 work zone in Rockcastle County has seen numerous crashes over the past four years,” said District 11 Chief District Engineer Mike Calebs. “The Cabinet is researching this idea in order to improve highway safety and reduce the associated delays when traffic is diverted because of a crash. The goal of the Cabinet is to ensure our highways are the safest and most effective they can be, and we are excited about this new approach.”

KYTC is also seeking to address the lack of adequate, continuous warnings for motorists indicating that they are within an extended work zone. Drivers are more likely to return to normal driving behavior and speeds once they pass through the initial work zone transition area.

“The use of orange striping is something we hope will reinforce driver awareness, as orange is a color we

already associate with construction zones,” said D11 Engineering Support Branch Manager Joel Holcomb. “Pavement markings in work zones can be confusing as different sections are pieced together. This highly-visible stripe color should help motorists better determine the most appropriate driving behaviors for the area they’re in.”

Motorists traveling on Interstate 75 in Laurel County between mile points 29-48 will notice the orange paint applied in the southern Laurel County work zone.


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2020 APWA North AmericanSnow Conference

April 19-22, 2020

2020 Snow Conference has it all—from expert-led snow and ice education sessions to an exhibit floor full of excited vendors who can’t wait to show you the latest winter maintenance solutions for your community. Make plans to join your peers and take advantage of everything the NASC has to offer and meet us in Cleveland!

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