www.kyt2.comA Technology Transfer Newsletter for Local Transportation Agencies Vol. 25, No. 4, 2009-2010
Graduation Issue
2010 Lifesavers ConferenceFour E’s of Safety Highlight
NO JOB IS TOO BIG FOR THEIR TEAM
Harrison County
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The Harrison County Road Department crew knows how to work hard and then relax with each other for a good time during a well-earned lunch.
I n Harrison County no job is too big. That’s the mind-set of a committed
Road Department with a can-do attitude. The Harrison County Road Department has continued to get the job done, as crews statewide are learning to do in these tight times, by finding ways to make things work. Making their work count. Harrison County, Kentucky Harrison County is located in central Kentucky, where the famed rolling hills of the Bluegrass begin to transition into the more northern river region. With a population around 18,000, Harrison County is positioned both physically and demographically on the edge of past and present growth. They are, as they say, where “attitude creates latitude.” This is exactly where the Road Department wants to be; taking pride in having a dedicated crew that handles every mile in the county. This time of year their crew of 14 members is augmented by two part-time summer employees from within
the community. “We don’t contract out anything,” said James McCarty, Road Supervisor since 1990. “We are proud of the quality and quantity of our crew.” CREW WITH COMMITMENT TO TRAINING McCarty’s pride in his crew translates into action--training to keep them at the top of their work, benefiting both intradepartmental morale and a productive best foot forward game plan within the community. “The classes open them up to new things,” McCarty explains with an enthusiastic nod to his crew’s nearly unparalleled commitment to the now state-reknowned Roads Scholar and Road Master Program. Of the 14 current crew members 13 have graduated from the Roads Scholar and
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Harrison County Judge Executive Alex Barnett, has helped lead the community and bolster morale by supporting one of the best trained Road Departments in the Commonwealth.
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From Cover: All 14 Harrison County Road Department crew members and their 2 seasonal employees have completed or are currently attending Roads Scholar and Road Master Program courses. Those who have completed training proudly display their graduation certificates. Far right, back row: Harrison County Judge/Executive Alex Arnett joins the crew to commend them for their dedication and performance.
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Kentucky Erosion Prevention & Sediment Control (KEPSC): Inspector RequalificationThree-Year Renewal Begins!We are pleased to announce upcoming dates for the Kentucky Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control (KEPSC) Inspector Requalification Course. This course is designed for KEPSC Qualified Inspectors who wish to maintain their qualification, which expires three years after initial testing. The half-day workshop will consist of a presentation to summarize major changes to the KYR10 permit, and a review of important erosion prevention and sediment control principles. In order to become re-qualified, participants must complete the entire workshop and pass the exam.
For the convenience of participants, courses will be held at locations throughout the state. Registration will begin at 8:00 a.m. with coursework from 8:15 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. The test will be administered at the conclusion of the workshop; participants will be allowed a maximum of one hour to complete the exam. You will receive a confirmation letter with a map and directions prior to the workshop. If you are registered and cannot attend, please inform us at least two business days prior to the workshop. If advance notice of cancellation is not received, the registration fee will be charged.
Not sure if you need to be re-qualified? If you are not sure when your KEPSC qualification will expire, you may verify by checking your qualification number which can be found on your Qualified Inspector ID card or by checking the list of Qualified Inspectors online at http://kyqi.kepsc.org/. The first two digits of your qualification number are the year you took the exam; the second two digits are the month. For example, an inspector with a qualification number 070900001 was originally qualified in September 2007.
Register today online at www.kyt2.com, by faxing 859-257-1061, or by phoning 859-257-7364. For additional information, contact Lauren Cosentino, Conference Coordinator, [email protected] or 859-257-7452. n
UPCOMING DATES
July 29thHome Builders Association, Owensboro
August 11thHoliday Inn Express, Somerset
October 14thFour Points Sheraton, Lexington
November 9thHilton Garden Inn, Bowling Green
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The Kentucky Transportation Center Technology Transfer Program is proud to announce that 125 Roads Scholars and 117 Road Masters completed the training series in 2009, building on the 20th year of the program. Graduation ceremonies were held across the state in November 2009. Eighty-seven graduates were recognized at the James E. Bruce Convention Center in Hopkinsville on November 10th, seventy-three at Cumberland Falls State Resort Park on November 12th, and eighty-two at the Holiday Inn Convention Center in Erlanger on November 13th. Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Deputy State Highway Engineer Chuck Knowles presided over the ceremonies, expressing his support for the accomplishments of the graduates. “I want to recognize everyone this year, state and local, that worked together on the ice storm this year,” Deputy Knowles said commending the graduates. “We value our partnerships with the locals” the Deputy continued, “It takes dedicated people with the right skills and knowledge.” In addition to state and local officials attending in support of area graduates, friends and families of the 2009 class joined in the celebration. Graduates beamed in appreciation to all those supporting them and had only good things to say about their achievements. “They (the training courses) were all interesting. It refreshes you and shows you a different light on things,” beamed Dexter Wall, KDOH - District 8, about the program, of which he himself is a Roads Scholar graduate. When asked about his
2009 Roads Scholar and Road Master Graduates Honored
2009 GRADUATES:1,841 Roads Scholars1,281 Road Masters
Ceremonies Held Statewide
Ceremonies Mark Completion of 20th Anniversary
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2010 Lifesavers Conference Brings Safety into Focus The 2010 Kentucky Lifesavers Conference, held April 19-21st at the Louisville Marriott Downtown, brought the latest safety information to participants from across the state. The 2010 Conference had 351 participants and 24 exhibiting companies, and provided a forum for delivering common-sense solutions for reducing the number of highway fatalities and injuries in Kentucky.
This year’s conference addressed a wide range of highway safety topics covering the four “E’s” of safety: engineering, education, enforcement, and emergency response. Sessions combined presentations, panel discussions, simulation technology, and participant involvement on a variety of topics including child passenger safety, impaired driving, distracted driving, lane departure crashes, teen driving issues, commercial vehicle safety, new car technology, seat belt usage, data analysis, engineering, and aggressive driving. Our thanks to all who supported this year’s Lifesavers Conference! Turn to page 8 for photo highlights of the 2010 Lifesavers Conference. n
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2010 ConferenceFeatured351 Participants24 Exhibiting Companies
Road Master Programs, with their newest employee attending workshops this year. “Every little thing you learn helps a lot. All cities and counties should participate,” McCarty continues expounding on the benefits to his Department alone. A MOTIVATED COUNTY Harrison County has stepped up to the plate and supported the Road Department’s efforts to improve their workforce and model best practices. The county encourages each employee to make it through the program within two years. After completing the Roads Scholar and Road Master Program, the employee then receives a dollar raise. Harrison County Judge Executive Alex Barnett and the Fiscal Court support the Road Department’s initiative and have already seen tangible benefits. The crew’s motivation illustrates the value of this professional support system. The benefits are clear and easy to appreciate, showing a trained crew makes a more efficient crew which ultimately translates into cost savings for the community. When morale is good and a crew is vested, through productive professional development, retention follows naturally. Harrison County has excellent retention with two members, Larry Smith and Raymond Godman, serving over 25 years.
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2009 Roads Scholar and Road Master Graduates Local and State Agencies Honored
Join us in recognizing the following individuals who have worked hard to complete the 96 hours (combined both
programs) of training required for a Roads Scholar and Road Master designation. Roads Scholars Local Governments Lee Roy Hancock Campbell Co. Fiscal Court Mike Short Campbell Co. Fiscal Court Dennis W. Watson City of Bellevue James Luhn, Jr. City of Carrollton Josh Hunt City of Florence Josh Stinson City of Florence Daniel Doss City of Frankfort Freddie D. White, Jr. City of Frankfort Daniel E. Koch City of Independence Christopher Patrick Franklin Co. Fiscal Court Gerald W. Northcutt Harrison Co. Fiscal Court Larry T. Sexton Harrison Co. Fiscal Court Evan R. Smith Harrison Co. Fiscal Court James E. Harris Kenton County Scott A. Holten Kenton Co. Parks & Rec. Charles N. Yates Kenton Co. Parks & Rec. Ken McFarland Kenton Co. Public Works David Lynn McLean Co. Road Dept. Bobby E. Groves Simpson Co. Public Works State Government District 1 Johnnie W. Garland Crittenden County Donald G. Hamil Fulton County Gregory V. Wilson Fulton County Russell W. Jones Hickman County Tracy Mark Ladd Hickman County Charles R. Arflack Livingston County Jack H. Cothran Livingston County
Clifton D. Day Livingston County James R. Dycus, Jr. Livingston County Brian Dowell McCracken County District 3 Lee W. Blankenship Allen County Shannon S. Cockrill Allen County Bobby L. Phelps Barren County Danny R. McKinney Butler County Brad W. Bullock Edmonson County Anthony Knipp Metcalfe County Dennis D. Rowe, II Metcalfe County James L. Cloyd Monroe County Joe Y. Ford Monroe County Derek R. Thompson Monroe County Casey Walden Monroe County Raymond E. Uhls Simpson County Michael K. Daniel Todd County Allen Tatum Todd County Lawrence A. Meador Warren County District 4 Charles T. Cain Grayson County Keith D. Jewell Green County Casey Durrett Green County Stuart L. Gentry Hart County Harold D. Curtsinger Washington County Distrct 5 David A. Arnold Bullitt County Mike J. Dees Franklin County William B. Wiley Franklin County Justin M. Hedges Shelby County Ryan L. Wilhoite Shelby County Howard S. Ware Spencer County Ronnie Hunt Trimble County David W. Smith Trimble County Distrct 6 Joel Reams Boone County Robert C. Jefferson Campbell County
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Nicholas L. Chappell Carroll County Kyle Dezarn Carroll County William C. Perkins Carroll County David Brown Gallatin County Travis L. Noel Gallatin County Connie Stolz Gallatin County Tim W. King Kenton County Stuart C. Stephens, Jr. Kenton County Larry A. Hughes Robertson County District 7 Chris Arnett Fayette County Earl D. Darland Fayette County Corey D. Hill Fayette County Mark E. Robinson Fayette County Larry D. Simpson Fayette County District 8 Dexter Wall Casey County Benjamin S. Foster Pulaski County Chad C. Stykes Pulaski County Chris Bell Wayne County Tommy Brian Goodwin Wayne County District 10 James B. Elam Morgan County Faron Hammons Morgan County Landon D. Lawson Morgan County Scott D. Oney Morgan County Jeff S. Barnes Perry County Distrct 11 Bobby L. Bowling Clay County John R. Farmer Clay County Terry L. Day Knox County James N. White Knox County Ronnie Joe Wilson Knox County District 12 Garland Rogers Floyd County Vince Williams Floyd County Ricky LeMaster Johnson County Randy D. Kender Pike County Orlance B. Lamb Pike County Johnny Lawson Pike County Andrew L. Lovern Pike County
Road Masters Local Governments Bob Wright Boone Co. Public Works Mike L. Smallridge Boyd Co. Fiscal Court Jack E. Hunter City of Ashland Dennis W. Watson City of Bellevue Tim Taylor City of Berea Brent Brawner City of Bowling Green Ryan Johnson City of Bowling Green Bobby Fuller City of Dayton Ben Horgan City of Florence Dan Marsh City of Florence Richard C. Little, II City of Highland Heights Jeff McClanahan City of Highland Heights Clell Gabbard City of Newport Danny McNew City of Newport Michael Whisner City of Newport John Verax City of Wilder Kevin Verax City of Wilder Cody M. Callis Franklin Co. Fiscal Court Randall Hall Franklin Co. Fiscal Court Gerald W. Northcutt Harrison Co. Fiscal Court Larry T. Sexton Harrison Co. Fiscal Court Evan R. Smith Harrison Co. Fiscal Court Karol Welch Hopkins Co. Fiscal Court James E. Harris Kenton County Glenn Thoerner Kenton Co. Fleet Management Ken McFarland Kenton Co. Public Works Wayne Appling Logan Co. Fiscal Court Paul E. Lyne Logan Co. Fiscal Court David Lynn McLean Co. Road Dept. William Durham Oldham Co. Road Dept. Joe Kelley Oldham Co. Road Dept. David F. Allen Shelby Co. Road Dept. Leon Brunner Shelby Co. Road Dept. Kerry Harp Shelby Co. Road Dept. Dwayne R. Jamison Shelby Co. Road Dept. Keith Long Shelby Co. Road Dept. John C. Miller Shelby Co. Road Dept. Tom Bridewell Shelby Co. Road Dept. State Government Distrct 1 Johnnie W. Garland Crittenden County James Scott Johnson Fulton County
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2010 LIFESAVERS CONFERENCE
Conference attendees enjoyed opening and closing general sessions that covered a series of speakers and topics.
Colors were presented by the Kentucky Air National Guard Base Honors Team.
The 2010 Lifesavers Conference was a success, bringing together those committed to improving safety on Kentucky’s roadways.
Exhibits from signicant Lifesavers supporting programs, advocates and vendors provided literature and hands-on tools useful to participants.
Acting Secretary of Transportation Mike Hancock.
One breakout session used a hands-on road simulator to illustrate the dangers of
distracted driving.
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April 19 - 21st Louisville, Kentucky
The exhibit hall was bustling with visitors, learning about new technologies and tools available.
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The Erlanger ceremony included a luncheon that honored graduates from across the region.
“We thank everyone for all that they do and their extraordinary work.”
Attendees gathered at
Cumberland Falls to
recognize graduates
from many agencies.
Pictured here is KDOH
District 10.
Deputy State Highway Engineer Chuck Knowles presents Wayne Appling with his graduation plaque onstage at the James E. Bruce Convention Center in Hopkinsville
--Kentucky Deputy State Highway Engineer Chuck Knowles
Far Left, is presenter Chuck Knowles posing with honorees from Hopkins County, Kentucky.
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City of Newport honorees enjoyed the graduation luncheon held in Erlanger, Kentucky. Pictured, far right, Deputy Highway Engineer Chuck Knowles.
2009 Roads Scholar & Road Master Graduations
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Great things were accomplished during this year’s Program!: . In 2009 Roads Scholar/Road Master Training consists of 9 and 7 full-day courses. . The Combined Programs, total 96 training hours. . This year’s graduates, join 1,841 Roads Scholars and 1,281 Road Masters who have completed both programs since inception . In Kentucky over 85% of Kentucky’s 120 counties have participated in the program--that’s 102 counties and 111 cities statewide.
THIS YEARS ROADS SCHOLAR & ROAD MASTER
PROGRAM AT A GLANCE.
experience this year completing this designation, Bobby Napier, Bridge Crewman from Pulaski County said, “I learned a lot in all of them (the classes). All of the instructors were helpful.”
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 1,841 Roads Scholars and 1,281 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 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 2010 Roads Scholar and Road Master course schedule is now available. For more information on upcoming courses and new offerings see page
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Paul R. Jones Fulton County Gregory V. Wilson Fulton County Russell W. Jones Hickman County Tracy Mark Ladd Hickman County Clifton D. Day Livingston County James R. Dycus, Jr. Livingston County Charles R. Arflack Livingston County Jack H. Cothran Livingston County Brian Dowell McCracken County Thomas R. Roseberry McCracken County Jeremy M. Willett McCracken County District 2 Marshall D. Quarles Christian County William O. Dame Hopkins County Bruce Verschueren Hopkins County David J. Scott Ohio County District 3 Lee W. Blankenship Allen County Shannon S. Cockrill Allen County Bobby L. Phelps Barren County Danny R. McKinney Butler County Brad W. Bullock Edmonson County Joe K. Wilson Logan County Rodney M. Wood Logan County Anthony Knipp Metcalfe County William Randy Phelps Metcalfe County Dennis D. Rowe, II Metcalfe County Lawrence A. Meador Warren County District 4 Ronnie S. Robinson Breckinridge County Charles T. Cain Grayson County Bobbie L. Dailey Hardin County Stuart L. Gentry Hart County Johnny R. Simpson Nelson County District 5 David A. Arnold Bullitt County William B. Wiley Franklin County Mitchell K. Ingram Jefferson County Edward L. Via Oldham County District 6 Megan L. Jones Campbell County Robert C. Jefferson Campbell County David Brown Gallatin County
Travis L. Noel Gallatin County Connie Stolz Gallatin County James R. Ethridge Gallatin County Tim W. King Kenton County Stuart C. Stephens, Jr. Kenton County Kevin Colvin Pendleton County District 7 James C. Adams Fayette County Chris Arnett Fayette County Earl D. Darland Fayette County Corey D. Hill Fayette County Mark E. Robinson Fayette County Larry D. Simpson Fayette County District 8 William Ryan Abrell Adair County Mark A. Young Adair County Garnett A. Coffman Casey County Ricky G. Duvall Clinton County Mark David Orton Clinton County Rocky Tallent Clinton County Jeffery W. Cook Cumberland County Larry A. Watson Cumberland County Harold L. Harris Lincoln County William D. Long Lincoln County Larry E. Calhoun Pulaski County William R. Hardy Pulaski County Timothy G. Harris Pulaski County Roy R. Hines Pulaski County Raymond Johnson Pulaski County Bobby D. Napier Pulaski County Michael E. Phelps Pulaski County Samuel Luke Turner Pulaski County John M. Dick Wayne County District 10 Algin Moreland Estill County Jason S. Smith Estill County Michael S. Brandenburg Lee County Jeffery W. Brown Menifee County Robert Wilson Menifee County Chester Matthew Howard Morgan County Joe M. Lewis Morgan County Jeff S. Barnes Perry County Chris Spicer Perry County Randy Cox Wolfe County Anthony Paul Dunn Wolfe County Jason E. Whitaker Wolfe County
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COMING SOON TO A LOCATION NEAR YOU!
Early 2009 was a real eye-opener for many communities, with massive storm clean-up
requiring heavy use of chainsaws and debris removal equipment.
The Kentucky Transportation Center’s Technology Transfer Program is proud to announce the addition of chainsaw safety workshops to our 2010 training sea-son. Training sessions are being planned for August. These popular courses are perfect for workers needing to improve safety and best practices--or anyone just wanting to know how to operate chainsaws more safely and effectively.
Tim Ard, one of the premier chainsaw instructors in the country, will be training participants on felling techniques, limbing and bucking. This course is a must-have before the next wind or ice storm hits and tree limbs start to fall.
NOTE: Chainsaws and personal protective equipment (PPE) are mandatory to participate and are not provided.
Dates and locations are undetermined at this time, but more information will be announced soon. Please visit www.kyt2.com for more news as it becomes available.
If you have questions regarding the upcoming chainsaw training, please contact Dina Johnson, at [email protected],
859-257-5086 or 800-432-0719.
Chainsaw Safety Training Features Hands-On Guidance
District 11 Bobby L. Bowling Clay County John R. Farmer Clay County Terry L. Day Knox County James N. White Knox County Ronnie Joe Wilson Knox County District 12 Garland Rogers Floyd County Vince Williams Floyd County Ricky LeMaster Johnson County
Randy D. Kender Pike County Orlance B. Lamb Pike County Johnny Lawson Pike County Andrew L. Lovern Pike County
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TRAINING CALENDAR AUGUST - SEPTEMBER 2010
* Indicates Roads Scholar course # Indicates Road Master course **Indicates Central Standard Time Zone
August3 Roadside/Vegetation Management ........................................Kentucky Dam Village S.R.P., Gilbertsville**#4 Snow & Ice Removal ................................................................Kentucky Dam Village S.R.P., Gilbertsville**#5 Communications I ....................................................................Kentucky Dam Village S.R.P., Gilbertsville***5 Computer Familiarization ........................................................Elizabethtown Technical College, Elizabethtown#10 Environmental Awareness .......................................................Baymont Inn & Suites, Elizabethtown#11 KEPSCRequalification ............................................................Holiday Inn Express, Somerset12 Communications II ...................................................................Holiday Inn Express, Somerset#17 Basic Plan Reading ....................................................................Lake Barkley S.R.P., Cadiz**#19 TrafficManagementThroughSignals,SignsandMarkings .Natural Bridge State Resort Park, Slade*24 Drainage: The Key to Roads that Last .................................Kentucky River ADD, Hazard*26 Work Zone Train the Trainer ..................................................Four Points Sheraton, Lexington31 Managing People I ....................................................................Rough River Dam S.R.P., Falls of Rough***
September1 Managing People I ....................................................................Rough River Dam S.R.P., Falls of Rough***2 Erosion & Sediment Control ..................................................Holiday Inn Express, Somerset#9 Basic Work Zone & Flagger ....................................................Lake Barkley S.R.P., Cadiz***9 Snow & Ice Removal .................................................................Natural Bridge State Resort Park, Slade#14 Drainage: the Key to Roads that Last .................................. James E. Bruce Convention Center, Hopkinsville***16 Risk Management/Tort Liability ............................................ Springs Conference Center, Owensboro***21 Construction of Concrete Pavements ...................................Rough River Dam S.R.P., Falls of Rough***22 Managing People I .....................................................................Holiday Inn Hurstbourne, Louisivlle*22 WorkZoneTrafficControlTechnician .................................Barren River Lake S.R.P., Lucas**23 Managing People IV .................................................................Holiday Inn Hurstbourne, Louisville*23 WorkZoneTrafficControlSupervisor .................................Barren River Lake S.R.P., Lucas**28 Environmental Awareness .......................................................Rough River Dam S.R.P., Falls of Rough**#29 Basics of Hot-Mix Asphalt .....................................................Kentucky Dam Village S.R.P., Gilbertsville***30 Low-Cost Roadway Safety Improvements ............................Northern Kentucky ADD, Florence*
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ARE YOU CLOSE to graduating from the Roads Scholar and/or Road Master Programs? Maybe you need a couple of classes and want to make sure to register while they are still available? If you think you are getting close or will have completed enough courses this year to attend graduation ceremonies this fall, please contact Conference Coordinator Dina Johnson, [email protected] at 859-257-5086.
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]) at 859-257-4531 with questions concerning the training programs.
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Library Resources
HF5386.F6 1995 476 Quick & Practical Ideas to Work Smarter and Succeed.
TE7.S9 no.349 Developing Transportation Agency Leaders, 2005..
HD30.3.R67 1999 Effective Communication Skills for Highway and Public works Officials.
TA730.E9 2009 Excavator Manual: A Guide to Safe Excavation.
HD3885.P83 1998 Public Works Management Practices Manual.
Materials to Consider:
AT THE LIBRARY
Check out your world
Laura Whayne, Librarian800-432-0719 or 859-257-2155
E-mail: [email protected]: 859-257-1815
Library Videos
AV-CD386 Green Toolbox.
AV-V810 Anger at Work: Learning the Art of Anger Management on the Job.
AV-V535 Business Ethics.
AV-V540 Developing Positive Behavior.
AV-V534 Professional Image.
AV-V942 Supervising for Quality Internet Sites:APWA Resource Center
http://www.apwa.net/ResourceCenter/
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Congratulations to the recent Roads Scholar and Road Master graduates! Anyone who participates in training to improve his or her professional and technical skills is to be commended. The Technology Transfer Program Library has
resources or can provide assistance to help locate resources to further your professional and technical skills. 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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Harrison County maintains over 370 miles of roadways and handles all their snow and ice removal, tree removal and trimming, and mowing and paving operations. No job is too big. The County averages 50 miles of cold mix and chip seal a year. “We do our own surfacing which pays off for our tax payers. We are able to service many more roads,” said Harrison County Judge Executive Alex Barnett. Seasonal help is already on its way. The County hires two part-time crew members in the summer to assist with their paving and mowing operations. They are hard working and compliment the work being done by the full crew, by mowing all county roads twice a year with the first five feet for sight distance, then up to the fence. They work hard to keep their equipment in top shape to maximize their productivity. They have two new mowing tractors and recently got two new dump trucks through KACo’s truck lease program. This Road Department is focused, driven, and already looking ahead. Their next goal is to budget for a new barn. During the ice storm of 2009, the county spent many man hours on clean up and did not contract out the work. When extra help was required, the county hired temporary crew members from within the county. This is their second declared disaster in the past three years, their first being a tornado in which they gained insight that better prepared them to deal with the ice storm. “We had experience and knew what we needed to do,” said Judge Barnett. Their dedication to the citizens of the county shows during winter operations “Our goal is to get kids to school and people to work safe,” said Judge Barnett. In other efforts to be fiscally sound in this tight economy, the county has changed their bridge replacement procedures. The county has changed to all metal bridges with concrete ends, this saves the county about 50% and road closure time is cut in half. The bridges have the same weight capacity as the previous bridge. “The county needs more money and jobs. The economy is being hit hard all over the country. Harrison County is fortunate to not have lost any industry,” Judge Alex Barnett. 3M is Harrison County’s largest industry with every post-it note in the United States made there. The Harrison County Road Department is doing their part to make sure they are running an efficient, fiscally sound department with well trained employees. Their successes within the Roads Scholar and Road Master Programs aren’t overlooked. It is a driving force for a community motivated to continue forward, count its blessings as it goes. For more information on the good work being done in Harrison County, visit www.harrisoncounty.ky.gov, 111 South Main Street, Cynthiana, KY 41031, (859) 234-7136 n
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Harrison County, Kentucky ......................................2NEW KEPSC Inspector Requalificaion .....................32009 RSRM Graduations ........................................4 2010 Lifesavers Conference ......................................5 Graduation Lists ......................................................6Highlights: 2010 Lifesavers Conference ...................8
Highlights: Graduation Ceremonies Statewide .........9 Chainsaw Safety Training .......................................12Training Calendar ..................................................13Check Out Your World ...........................................14 Welcome KTC Director Crabtree ...........................16
In This Issue:
New KTC DirectorWe welcome Dr. Joseph Crabtree, new Director of the
Kentucky Transportation Center (KTC). Dr. Crabtree is nationally recognized for his work in intelligent
highway systems. We know that KTC will continue to be a leader in transportation innovation in Kentucky.
(More next issue).
Salute to the 2009 Roads Scholars & Road Masters The Kentucky Transportation Center Technology Transfer Program is proud to announce the graduates of the 2009 Roads Scholars and Road Master Program. We appreciate these dedicated professionals for demonstrating their commitment to quality roads in Kentucky! n
KDOH - District 4 graduates at 2009 Roads Scholar and Road Master graduation ceremonies held in Hopkinsville, Kentucky.
WELCOME!
