issue 19
Mountain west Ttap
newsletter
July
20th ANNUAL NTTC
TUCSON, AZ
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES TRIBAL TRANSPORTATION PARTNERS GENERAL TRIBAL TRANSPORTATION RESOURCES
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ttap program changes
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EVENTS
STANDARD PRICING $525
EDC 4 (2017-2018)
SEPTEMBER 25-29
RESOURCES
TABLE OF CONTENTS
20th Annual National Tribal transportation conference training schedule FIELD SERVICES WORKSHOP SERIES upcoming events
TTAP- Heavy Equipment Operator training
June 12
Ramah, NM
Training full
MWTtap - Rifds
July 12 - 13
Albuquerque, NM
click here to register
MWttap HEO training
July 25 - 27
Mescalero, NM
this course is full
MWTTAP - RIFDS
august 29 -30
MWttap heo training
august 29 - 31
sells, az
september 19 - 21
salt river, az
CDL PREP The 2-day CDL Prep Training Course is intended to prepare the individual to pass the written part of the Commercial Driver's License Exam and the Air Brakes Endorsement. The course will address the following topics: - Qualifications and Introduction - Driving Safely: General Knowledge - Air Brakes - Pre-Trip Inspection - Combination Vehicle - Cargo - Bus and School Bus
traffic control technician This 8-hour training is an introductory training of temporary traffic control in work zones for individuals who work in the field installing and removing traffic control devices. The course provides concepts, techniques, and practice exercises in the installation and maintenance of traffic control devices.
MWTTAP training schedule
COURSE OPTIONS
FIELD SERVICES WORKSHOP SERIES
aZLTAP
Mountain West TTAP will be offering MULTIPLE Field Services Workshop training OPPORTUNITIES in 2017. tHE week-long trainings ARE DESIGNED TO ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF your FIELD SERVICE staff. contact mwttap at 480.659.7101 or info@mwttap.com for more information.
ATSSA CERTIFIED FLAGGER The 4-hour training is intended to teach the individual how to be a safe and effective flagger. The course will address the following topics: - Understand why proper flagger operations are important - Learn the standard skillset of a good flagger - Apply standard flagger control references - Identify proper flagging signals and procedures - Learn standard flagger practices for various situations
Rick Murray, Contracting Officer rick.murray@dot.gov Phone: (202) 366-4250
TTAP PROGRAM CHANGES
UPCOMING EVENTS
Brendon Ricketts, Contract Specialist brendon.ricketts@dot.gov Phone: (202)366-9075
Tribes are allowed to submit comments until July 3 at 10 a.m. Eastern Time. Click HERE for a letter referencing some of the proposed changes. The two documents for your review are on the FedBizOpps.gov website: https://www.fbo.gov/spg/DOT/FHWA/OAM/DTFH6117R000037/listing.html SOURCES SOUGHT: https://www.fbo.gov/utils/view?id=249ddef858ad76b5ef75cf81849a00df DRAFT STATEMENT OF WORK: https://www.fbo.gov/utils/view?id=e2cacbdc82e13bc6f8b3cac658048ede Written comments should be submitted to CLAS@dot.gov by July 3, at 10 am Eastern Time. QUESTIONS? CONTACT:
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The Federal Highway Administration posted draft documents on June 14 regarding proposed significant changes to the Tribal Technical Assistance Program.
Automated Traffic Signal Performance Measures (ATSPMs) Highway agencies typically rely on complaints or manual data collection to identify the need for signal retiming projects and their outcomes. These projects are typically scheduled on a 3- to 5-year cycle, at a cost of approximately $4,500 per intersection. The costs and effort associated with collecting performance data translates into congestion, reduced safety, and increased delays for vehicles, pedestrians, and bicyclists. That's where automated traffic signal performance measures come in. They will revolutionize the management of traffic signals by providing the high-resolution data needed to actively manage performance. High-quality service can be delivered to customers with significant cost savings to agency maintenance and operations. A number of implementation options are available, ranging from a low-cost, open-source code framework to a fully integrated traffic signal system.
Pavement Preservation (When, Where, and How) Applying a pavement preservation treatment at the right time (when), on the right project (where), with quality materials and construction (how) is a critical investment strategy to help meet performance expectations. This innovation helps deploy an array of different analyses, treatments, and construction methods to help infrastructure owners achieve and sustain a desired state of good road repair despite tight budgets.
Collaborative Hydraulics: Advancing to the Next Generation of Engineering (CHANGE) Current modeling techniques used for hydraulic design apply several assumptions that can lead to overly conservative or inaccurate results. Advanced hydraulic modeling technologies offer planners, scientists, and engineers tools to depict specific physical, environmental, and habitat characteristics more accurately through 3-D visualization of flow, velocity, and depth
Part 2 EDC-4 Innovations (2017-2018)
e-Construction and Partnering: A Vision for the Future State DOTs have traditionally administered contracts and managed construction of highway projects using extensive, paper-based documentation systems. By using digital e-Construction technologies, DOTs can enhance partnering among stakeholders on project teams, while improving communications and workflow to streamline the delivery of projects.
Road Weather Management – Weather-Savvy Roads Weather events lead to traffic delays, reduced operational effectiveness, and increases in crashes. This innovation deploys two distinct road weather management solutions: (1) Pathfinder, which brings together DOTs and the National Weather Service to provide consistent messaging on adverse weather and road conditions and (2) advanced vehicle-based technologies, also referred to as integrated mobile observations. These two solutions have the potential to be transformative, by enabling State and local agencies to be proactive when it comes to weather, so they can manage the road system ahead of heavy rain, snow, or other storms.
Integrating NEPA and Permitting Integrating the NEPA and permitting processes seeks to transform how agencies and stakeholders conduct concurrent, synchronized environmental and permitting reviews, saving time and cost for the agencies involved.
EDC-4 Innovations (2017-2018)
Community Connections Many cities have highways that have reached, or exceeded, their useful lives. The timing is ripe to hold forums for transportation professionals to discuss and consider highway retrofitting, rehabilitation, or removal options to improve connections between urban cores and neighboring communities. This innovation underscores the value of transportation in community revitalization, such as improving connectivity between disadvantaged populations and essential services.
Data-Driven Safety Analysis (DDSA) Data-driven safety analysis is the use of cutting-edge software to analyze crash and roadway data and determine the expected safety performance of roadway projects more reliably. This type of analysis enables agencies to predict the safety implications of their decisions with confidence. Engineers now can quantify the safety impacts when making investment decisions, just as they do with environmental, traffic, and other traditional impacts. The analyses result in more scientifically sound, data-driven approaches to committing resources, as well as fewer and less severe crashes on the Nation's roadways.
Using Data to Improve Traffic Incident Management A TIM program is the systematic, planned, and coordinated use of human, institutional, mechanical, and other resources to shorten the duration and impact of incidents on U.S. roadways, and improve the safety of motorists, crash victims, and incident responders. This innovation focuses on improving the adoption and consistency of the collection of TIM data and increasing the volume of data from transportation, law enforcement, and other responder agencies. Further, this innovation promotes the use of low-cost, off-the-shelf technologies that streamline data collection, so agencies can measure and improve the performance of their programs.
Safe Transportation for Every Pedestrian (STEP) Pedestrians account for an estimated 15 percent of all roadway fatalities, the majority of which are at uncontrolled crossing locations (such as non-intersections) or at intersections with no traffic signal or STOP sign. This innovation helps transportation agencies address such crashes by promoting cost-effective countermeasures with known safety benefits.
FUNDING
Federal Transit Administration 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE 4th & 5th Floors East Building Washington, DC 20590 http://www.transit.dot.gov/ FTA Region 6 Offices (TX, OK, AR, LA, NM) Federal Transit Administration 819 Taylor St., Rm 8A36 Fort Worth, TX 76102 (817)978-0550 http://www.fta.dot.gov/about/region6.html Region 8 Office (CO, MO, ND, SD, UT, WY) Federal Transit Administration Byron Rogers Federal Building 1961 Stout Street Suite 13-301 Denver, CO 80202 (303)362-2400 https://www.transit.dot.gov/about/ regional-offices/region-8/region-8 Region 9 Office (AZ, CA, HI, NV, Guam, American Samoa, North Marianas) Federal Transit Administration San Francisco Federal Building 90, 7th Street Suite 15-300 San Francisco, CA 94103 (415)734-9490 https://www.transit.dot.gov/about/r egional-offices/region-9/region-9 What is the FTA? The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) provides financial and technical assistance to local public transit systems, including buses, subways, light rail, commuter rail, trolleys and ferries. FTA also oversees safety measures and helps develop next-generation technology research. National Rural Transit Assistance Program (RTAP) 50 F Street NW, Suite 7020 Washington, DC, 20001 Main: 202-780-4595 Fax: 781-895-1122 http://nationalrtap.org/ National Rural Transit Assistance Program is a program of the Federal Transit Administration dedicated to creating public & rural transit solutions in America through technical assistance, partner collaboration and FREE training and other transit industry products.
TRIBAL TRANSPORTATION PARTNERS
iNFRASTRUCTURE FOR REBUILDING AMERICA (INFRA) GRANT PROGRAM AGENCY: DOT ACTION: Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) SUMMARY: The INFRA program will make approximately $1.5 billion available to projects that are in line with the Administration’s principles to help rebuild America’s crumbling infrastructure — a priority for this Administration. In addition to providing direct federal funding, the INFRA program aims to increase the total investment by state, local, and private partners. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
Accelerated Innovation Deployment (AID) Demonstration AGENCY: FHWA & DOT ACTION: Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) SUMMARY: The AID Demonstration provides incentive funding for activities eligible for assistance in any phase of a highway transportation project between project planning and project delivery including: Planning, financing, operation, structures, materials, pavements, environment, and construction that address the TIDP goals. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
United States Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE Washington, DC 20590 http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/ Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is charged with the broad responsibility of ensuring that America’s roads and highways continue to be the safest and most technologically up-to-date. Although State, local, and tribal governments own most of the Nation’s highways, FHWA provides financial and technical support to them for constructing, improving, and preserving America’s Highway System. Central Federal Lands Highway Division Federal Highway Administration 12300 West Dakota Ave. Lakewood, CO 80228 (720)963-3500 http://www.cflhd.gov/index.cfm The Office of Federal Lands Highway (FLH), of the US Department of Transportation (USDOT), Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), was established to promote effective, efficient, and reliable administration for a coordinated program of federal public roads and bridges; to protect and enhance our Nation's natural resources; and to provide needed transportation access for Native Americans. Our primary purpose is to provide financial resources and transportation engineering assistance for public roads that service the transportation needs of Federal and Indian lands. The FLH provides these services in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and US Territories through our Headquarters, Eastern, Central, and Western Federal Lands Highway Division offices. Office of Federal Lands Highway Federal Highway Administration 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE Washington, DC 20590 (202)366-9494 http://www.flh.fhwa.dot.gov/ The Office of Federal Lands Highway (FLH) provides program stewardship and transportation engineering services for planning, design, construction, and rehabilitation of the highways and bridges that provide access to and through federally owned lands. The primary purpose of the FLH is to provide financial resources and technical assistance for a coordinated program of public roads that service the transportation needs of Federal and Indian lands.
OPPORTUNITIES
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National Local Technical Assistance Program Association (NLTAPA) http://www.nltapa.org/ The National Local Technical Assistance Program Association (NLTAPA) is a not-for-profit organization representing and serving the 58 LTAP and TTAP Member-Centers in the United States and Puerto Rico. The Association's main objectives are to build awareness about LTAP in the transportation community, assist FHWA with developing strategies for the Program, and build the capacity of each Center to best meet the needs of its customers. Bureau of Indian Affairs 1849 C St. NW Washington, DC 20240 (202)208-3710 http://www.indianaffairs.gov/ Indian Affairs provides services directly or through contracts, grants, or compacts to 567 Federally recognized tribes with a service population of about 1.9 million American Indian and Alaska Natives. Through Indian Affairs programs, Tribes improve their tribal government infrastructure, community infrastructure, education, job training, and employment opportunities along with other components of long term sustainable development that work to improve the quality of life for their members. Pacific Regional Office Bureau of Indian Affairs 2800 Cottage Way Sacramento, CA 95825 (916)978-6000 http://www.indianaffairs.gov/WhoWeAre/ RegionalOffices/Pacific/index.htm Western Regional Office Bureau of Indian Affairs 2600 N. Central Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85001 (602)379-6600 http://www.indianaffairs.gov/WhoWeAre/ RegionalOffices/Western/index.htm Arizona Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) 1130 North 22nd Avenue Phoenix, Arizona 85009 (602)712-4050 http://www.azltap.org/ Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) 206 S. 17th Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85007 (602)712-6736 https://www.azdot.gov/
FEDERAL USDOT Federal Highway Administration http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/ USDOT Federal Transit Administration http://www.fta.dot.gov FTA Region 9 Offices http://www.fta.dot.gov/about/region9.html Office of Federal Lands Highway http://www.flh.fhwa.dot.gov/ Central Federal Lands Highway Division http://www.cflhd.gov/ Bureau of Indian Affairs http://www.bia.gov/ USDOT/FHWA Federal Lands Highway Coordinated Technology Implementation Program (CTIP) The Federal Lands Highway Coordinated Technology Implementation Program is a cooperative technology deployment and sharing program between the FHWA Federal Lands Highway office and the Federal land management agencies. It provides a forum for identifying, studying, documenting, and transferring new technology to the transportation community. http://www.ctiponline.org/ National Transportation Library Follow link: VDOT One Search http://ntl.bts.gov/exit/vdot.html ORGANIZATIONS Office of Indian Energy and Economic Development Tribal Energy and Environmental Information Clearing-house (TEEIC) The site includes information about energy resource development and associated environmental impacts and mitigation measures; guidance for conducting site-specific environmental assessments and developing monitoring programs; information about applicable federal laws and regulations; and federal and tribal points of contact. http://www.fta.dot.gov/ National Rural Transit Assistance Program The program operates today under a cooperative agreement between the Federal Transit Administration and the Neponset Valley Transportation Management Association. Our overarching mission is to address the needs of rural, small urban and tribal transit operators across the nation. http://www.nationalrtap.org/Home.aspx TribalGIS.com A technical forum for (and by) Tribal GIS Professionals across the country. http://www.tribalgis.com Indian Reservation Roads Inventory (IRR) Road Inventory Field Data System (RIFDS) For questions or to set up training contact Mr. Sheldon Kipp, Division of Transportation, Office of Indian Services, BIA. (505) 563-3320 sheldon.kipp@bia.gov http://www.bia.gov/WhoWeAre/BIA/OIS/Transportation/IRR/ LTAPP/TTAP Interchange-Podcasts An audio newsletter that aims to share news between centers and the LTAPP/TTAP community. http://www.ltap.org/podcasts/ Community Transportation Association of America Technical assistance for rural and tribal communities http://web1.ctaa.org/webmodules/webarticles/anmviewer.asp? a=49&z=36 National Association of County Engineers http://www.countyengineers.org/ ENVIRONMENTAL US Environmental Protection Agency Region 9 http://www.epa.gov/region09/tribal/index.html US EPA American Indian Environmental Office http://www.epa.gov/indian/ US EPA Online Mapping Tool Interactive web-based mapping tool that provides the public with access and information on Environmental Impact Statements (EIS). http://nepassisttool.epa.gov/nepassist/eismapper/index.html US DOT FHWA Roadside Vegetation Management A technical resource for the care of the land and vegetation management. http://www.environment.fhwa.dot.gov/ecosystems/vegmgmt.asp US DOT FHWA Livability Initiative This webpage is intended to provide information on the FHWA Livability Initiative as well as provide updates on the HUD/DOT/EPA Partnership for Sustainable Communities. http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/livability/index.cfm
COLORADO TRANSPORTATION PARTNERS Colorado LTAP University of Colorado Boulder 3100 Marine St., UCB 561 Boulder, CO 80309 cltap@colorado.edu Colorado Department of Transportation 4201 E. Arkansas Ave. Denver, CO 80222 (303)757-9011 www.codot.gov NEW MEXICO TRANSPORTATION PARTNERS New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) 1120 Cerrillos Rd. Santa Fe, NM 87504 (505)827-5100 http://dot.state.nm.us/en.html UTAH TRANSPORTATION PARTNERS Utah Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) 411 Old Main Hill Logan, UT 84322 (435)797-2931 http://www.utahltap.org/ Utah Department of Transportation 4501 S. 2700 West Salt Lake City, UT 84114 (801)965-4000 http://www.udot.utah.gov/main/f?p=100:6:0::::V,T:,1
Safety Circuit Rider Programs-Best Practices Guide This guide is intended to provide state DOT and LTAP/TTAP centers with an easy-to-use resources for implementing or enhancing a Safety Circuit Rider (SCR)program. http://safety.fhwa.dot.gov/local_rural/training/fhwasa09019/ Sign Visibility: Training, Technical Guidance, & Research http://safety.fhwa.dot.gov/roadway_dept/night_visib/ sign_visib/policy_guide Maintenance of Drainage Features for Safety A guide for local street and highway maintenance personnel http://safety.fhwa.dot.gov/local_rural/training/fhwasa09024/ Intersection Safety Resources http://safety.fhwa.dot.gov/intersection/resources/ Intersection Safety Presentations 30 and 60 minute presentations on the topic of safety at intersections. The presentation is intended to relay safety issues at intersections (including the typical types of crashes) along with some techniques to address these issues. http://safety.fhwa.dot.gov/intersection/resources/intsafpst092609/ Work Zone Mobility and Safety Program Work Zone Training Compendium The U.S. Federal Highway Administration has released a compendium of information on available work zone training and guides. http://www.ops.fhwa.dot.gov/wz/outreach/wz_training/index.htm Roundabouts Roundabouts are circular intersections. Roundabouts reduce traffic conflicts (for example, left turns) that are frequent causes of crashes at traditional intersections. Unlike a traffic circle or a rotary, a roundabout's incoming traffic yields to the circulating traffic. http://safety.fhwa.dot.gov/intersection/roundabouts/ Roundabout Outreach and Education Toolbox This Toolbox is designed to be a highly useable, online reference that connects transportation professionals with outreach resources from across the country to help them obtain public support for roundabouts. http://safety.fhwa.dot.gov/intersection/roundabouts/roundabouttoolbox/ Roadway Worker Safety Website The U.S. Federal Highway Administration’s Office of Operations has launched a new page on its Work Zone Safety website designed to be a central source of data and links to information and technical resources on roadway worker safety. http://www.ops.fhwa.dot.gov/wz/workersafety/index.htm Training, Tools, Guidance and Countermeasures for Locals Local and Rural team is continuously looking for new ways to meet the needs of local and rural road owners and operators. Insuring that tools meet the needs of the users and that they have the resources and training they need to effectively use the tools is a critical part of the solution. http://safety.fhwa.dot.gov/local_rural/training/ Federal Transit Administration Transit Bus Safety Online resources and tools, designed to help rural and small urban transit bus providers develop and strengthen their programs. http://bussafety.fta.dot.gov/splash.php Utah DOT and the Utah Highway Safety Office Zero Fatalities http://ut.zerofatalities.com/ The National Work Zone Safety Information Clearinghouse http://www.workzonesafety.org/news_events/wz_conferences/power_workshop2010_PA Crash Modifications Clearinghouse (CFM) The CMF Clearinghouse is funded by the U.S. DOT, FHWA and maintained by the University of North Carolina Highway Safety Research Center. A CMF is an estimate of the change in crashes expected after implementation of a countermeasure. http://www.cmfclearinghouse.org/ Impact Teen Driver Impact Teen Drivers was organized for the purpose of providing awareness and education to teenagers, their parents, and community members about all facets of responsible driving, with the goal of reducing the number of injuries and deaths suffered by teen drivers as a result of distracted driving and poor decision making. http://www.impactteendrivers.org/ Road Safety Foundation http://www.roadwaysafety.org/about-us/ Center For Disease Control (CDC) Native American Road Safety http://www.cdc.gov/Motorvehiclesafety/native/index.html Distraction.gov The official U.S. Government website for distracted driving. http://www.distraction.gov/index.html http://www.dot.state.oh.us/Divisions/Planning/LocalPrograms/LTAP/Pages/SafetyEdge.aspx Newly Revised Emergency Procedures for Rural Transit Drivers Training Module National RTAP The Emergency Procedures module offers the most current training on preparedness for hazards and threats that transit operators may encounter. The free module contains a Learner's Guide, a Self-paced eLearning Course Disc, an Instructor’s Guide, a disc with videos and a trainer's PowerPoint presentation. Email info@nationalrtap.org or call 888-589-6821 to order. Safe Routes to School Local Policy Guide An additional effort to bring public health considerations into the development of transportation policies and practices. http://www.saferoutespartnership.org/media/file/Local_Policy_Guide_2011.pdf The California Safe Routes to School Technical Assistance Resource Center (TARC) Assists local communities with creating Safe Routes to School (SRTS) programs by providing trainings, technical assistance, and resources to implement safe and successful SRTS strategies throughout California. http://www.casaferoutestoschool.org/ Department of Labor-OSHA OSHA Construction Focus Four Hazards Training materials http://www.osha.gov/dte/outreach/construction/focus_four/index.html
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE CHANGE General Climate Change Information Arnold & Porter Climate Change Litigation Summary Chart http://www.climatecasechart.com/ US EPA State and local government climate change actions http://www.epa.gov/statelocalclimatelocal/local-examples/action-plans.html National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Final Environmental Impact Statement Corporate Average Fuel Economy Standards, Passenger cars and Light Trucks, Model Years 2011-2015. http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=NHTSA-2008-060-0605;oldLink=false FHWA—Travel Modeling Using GIS in Planning and Environment Linkages (PEL) http://gis.fhwa.dot.gov Multicultural Environmental Leadership Development Initiative (MELDI) University of Michigan Staff conduct research on environmental workforce dynamics and provides resources to help enhance the leadership and career development opportunities available to students, activists and environmental professionals. http://meldi.snre.umich.edu/ AASHTO-Center for Environmental Excellence The new web page offers background and an overview of GIS technology and its importance for environmental applications in transportation. http://environment.transportation.org/environmental_issues/gis/ FHWA-Central Federal Lands Highway Division Promoting Geosynthetics Use on Federal Lands Highway Projects http://www.cflhd.gov/resources/geotechnical/ SAFETY RESOURCES Tribal Road Safety Audits: Case Studies Sponsored by FHWA (Office of Safety and Office of Federal Lands) Road Safety Audits (RSAs) are an effective tool for proactively improving the future safety performance of a road project during the planning and design sates, and for identifying safety issues in existing transportation facilities. http://safety.fhwa.dot.gov/rsa/ Work Zone Law Enforcement Safe and Effective Use of Law Enforcement in Work Zones http://safety.fhwa.dot.gov/wz/law_enforce/ National Center for Rural Safety Center http://www.ruralsafetycenter.org Arizona Department of Transportation Intertribal Council of Arizona, Inc. 592 Building Tribal Traffic Safety Capacity http://azmemory.azlibrary.gov/cdm/ref/collection/statepubs/ id/6877; and, 592 Tribal Traffic Safety Funding Guide http://azmemory.azlibrary.gov/cdm/ref/collection/statepubs/ id/7181 Native American Traffic Safety Facts http://www-nrd.nhtsa.dot.gov/departments/nrd-30/ncsa/ STSI/NA_Report.htm National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Construction Equipment Visibility http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/highwayworkzones/BAD/ Interactive Highway Safety Design Model –2014 Release Includes a Beta version of crash prediction capabilities for freeway ramps/interchanges (including ramps, C-D roads and ramp terminals based on draft HSM Par C material developed under NCHRP Project 1-45. http://www.ihsdm.org FHWA Office of Safety Local and Rural Road Safety Program The FHWA Local and Rural Safety Program provides national leadership in identifying, developing, and delivering safety programs and products to local and officials and governments to improve highway safety on local and rural roads. http://safety.fhwa.dot.gov/local_rural/ Improving Safety on Rural Local and Tribal Roads — Safety Toolkit The Safety Toolkit provides a step-by-step process to assist local agency and Tribal practitioners in completing traffic safety analyses, identify safety issues. http://safety.fhwa.dot.gov/local_rural/training/fhwasa14072/isrltrst.pdf Site Safety Analysis – User Guide #1 http://safety.fhwa.dot.gov/local_rural/training/fhwasa14073/isrltru1.pdf Network Safety Analysis – User Guide #2 http://safety.fhwa.dot.gov/local_rural/training/fhwasa14074/isrltr2.pdf Nighttime Visibility Policy/Guidance http://safety.fhwa.dot.gov/roadway_dept/night_visib/policy_guide/
Safety Edge Resources The Ohio LTAP Center is committed to providing our local roadway agencies the necessary information for implementing the Safety Edge on their paving projects across our state. http://www.dot.state.oh.us/Divisions/Planning/LocalPrograms/LTAP/Pages/SafetyEdge.aspx Newly Revised Emergency Procedures for Rural Transit Drivers Training Module National RTAP The Emergency Procedures module offers the most current training on preparedness for hazards and threats that transit operators may encounter. The free module contains a Learner's Guide, a Self-paced eLearning Course Disc, an Instructor’s Guide, a disc with videos and a trainer's PowerPoint presentation. Email info@nationalrtap.org or call 888-589-6821 to order. Safe Routes to School Local Policy Guide An additional effort to bring public health considerations into the development of transportation policies and practices. http://www.saferoutespartnership.org/media/file/Local_Policy_Guide_2011.pdf The California Safe Routes to School Technical Assistance Resource Center (TARC) Assists local communities with creating Safe Routes to School (SRTS) programs by providing trainings, technical assistance, and resources to implement safe and successful SRTS strategies throughout California. http://www.casaferoutestoschool.org/ Department of Labor-OSHA OSHA Construction Focus Four Hazards Training materials http://www.osha.gov/dte/outreach/construction/focus_four/index.html FHWA Roadway Safety Noteworthy Practices Database http://rspcb.safety.fhwa.dot.gov/noteworthy/ LTAP/TTAP Safety Toolkit National LTAP/TTAP http://www.ltap.org/resources/safety/ Tribal Transporation Safety http://www.tribalsafety.org/ University of Minnesota Center for Transportation Studies "Distraction Dodger" Game Distraction Dodger is an online game designed to help teens and young adults understand the importance of concentrating on driving. http://www.its.umn.edu/DistractionDodger/ National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Emergency Medical Services To reduce death and disability by providing leadership and coordination to the EMS community in assessing, planning, developing, and promoting comprehensive, evidence-based emergency medical services and 9-1-1 systems. http://www.ems.gov/index.htm Everyone is a Pedestrian A one-stop shop website safety tips and resources for local leaders, city planners, parents and others involved in improving pedestrian safety. http://www.nhtsa.gov/nhtsa/everyoneisapedestrian/index.html FHWA Pedestrian Safety Guide and Countermeasure Selection System (Pedsafe) is an online toolbox that communities can use to improve pedestrian safety in their area. http://www.pedbikesafe.org/PEDSAFE/index.cfm Federal Government Data.gov - Empowering People Data.gov increases the ability of the public to easily find, download, and use datasets that are generated and held by the Federal Government. http://www.data.gov/ High Friction Roads The Transtec Group is a pavement engineering firm Surface Enhancements at Horizontal Curves (SEAHC) http://www.highfrictionroads.com/ National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Native American Data available in FARS Native American fatalities, Native American fatalities on Tribal reservations, and all fatalities on Tribal reservations from 2007-2011 http://www-nrd.nhtsa.dot.gov/departments/nrd-30/ncsa/STSI/USA WEB REPORT.HTM FHWA Horizontal Curve Safety A focus on horizontal curves can prove to be a cost effective approach to reducing roadway departure crashes. http://safety.fhwa.dot.gov/roadway_dept/horicurves/ CONSULTATION TRB Committee on Native American Transportation Issues TRB has provided links to examples of federal, state and non-governmental organization online resources related to tribal consultation policies and guidelines. http://sites.google.com/site/trbcommitteeabe80/WELCOME/links FHWA-Tribal Transportation Planning Delivers products and services that provide information, training, and technical assistance to the transportation professionals responsible for planning for the capital, operating, and maintenance needs on Tribal lands. http://www.tribalplanning.fhwa.dot.gov/ FHWA-Transportation Planning Capacity Building (TPCB) Tribal Planning Resources Offers transportation planning professionals legislative, regulatory, and general guidance; technical resources; and relevant links related to Tribal planning issues. http://www.planning.dot.gov/focus_tribal.asp California Office of the Tribal Advisor Responsible for overseeing and implementing effective government-to-government consultation between the Governor's Administration and California Tribes on policies that affect California tribal communities. http://tribalgovtaffairs.ca.gov
FHWA-Tribal Transportation Planning Delivers products and services that provide information, training, and technical assistance to the transportation professionals responsible for planning for the capital, operating, and maintenance needs on Tribal lands. http://www.tribalplanning.fhwa.dot.gov/ FHWA-Transportation Planning Capacity Building (TPCB) Tribal Planning Resources Offers transportation planning professionals legislative, regulatory, and general guidance; technical resources; and relevant links related to Tribal planning issues. http://www.planning.dot.gov/focus_tribal.asp California Office of the Tribal Advisor Responsible for overseeing and implementing effective government-to-government consultation between the Governor's Administration and California Tribes on policies that affect California tribal communities. http://tribalgovtaffairs.ca.gov MORE TRANSPORTATION RESOURCES U.S. DOT U.S. Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA) Research Program and Project Management Website http://www.transportationresearch.gov/rppm/default.aspx U.S. DOT U.S. Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA) ITS ePrimer Provides transportation professionals with fundamental concepts and practices related to ITS technologies. http://www.pcb.its.dot.gov/ePrimer.aspx FHWA Resource Center Planning Team The Planning Technical Service Team at the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Resource Center helps support the planning process through the provision of training, technical assistance, technology deployment, and partnerships. http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/resourcecenter/teams/planning/ FHWA Federal-Aid Program Administration The guide is intended to provide basic information for FHWA and State personnel involved in the administration of the Federal-Aid Highway Program. It is not intended to be an eligibility guide, but contains basic descriptions and historical information on active and inactive programs. This guide should be of interest to FHWA, State highway agencies, local governments, and private sector personnel interested in a basic understanding of Federal-Aid programs, projects, or other program characteristics. In addition to basic information, sources of additional information are provided. http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/federalaid/ FHWA Soil Nail Analysis Program (SNAP) & User’s Manual–Geotechnical. FHWA-CFL/TD-10-004 A program for designing soil nail earth retaining structures, including both the nail and wall-facing elements of the structure. http://www.cflhd.gov/programs/techDevelopment/geotech/SNAP/ FHWA-Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Indian Reservation Roads Program: Stewardship Plan http://www.ewu.edu/Documents/CBPA/NWTTAP/StewardshipPlan.pdf FHWA In Cooperation with the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Planning for Transportation in Rural Areas http://www.ewu.edu/Documents/CBPA/NWTTAP/RuralGuidebookfinal_7_10_01.pdf FHWA The Federal-aid Highway Program Policy & Guidance Center The PGC provides a central location of laws, policies, and guidance about the Federal-Aid Highway Program (FAHP) http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/pgc/ FHWA-National Highway Specifications Clearinghouse and electronic library. Current specifications, Construction manuals and drawings. www.specs.fhwa.dot.gov FHWA INVEST (Infrastructure Voluntary Evaluation Sustainability Tool) was developed by FHWA as a practical, web-based, collection of voluntary best practices, called criteria, designed to help transportation agencies integrate sustainability into their programs (policies, processes, procedures and practices) and projects. https://www.sustainablehighways.org/ FHWA Federal-aid Essentials for Local Public Agencies http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/federal-aidessentials/ Civil Rights: Title VI/Nondiscrimination 15 videos http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/federal-aidessentials/catmod.cfm? category=civilrig Finance: Administrative Requirements 9 videos http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/federal-aidessentials/catmod.cfm? category=finance Environment: NEPA Regulatory Framework and Process 17 videos http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/federal-aidessentials/catmod.cfm?category=environm
Go! Exploring the World of Transportation A dynamic online magazine for teens ages 13–19 on careers in transportation. Published by the Institute for Transportation, Iowa State University. http://www.go-explore-trans.org/ Rural Transit Assistance Program (RTAP)-Procurement Pro Designed to give Indian tribes, non-profit organizations, municipalities and transportation agencies the appropriate federal clauses and certifications regarding federal procurement requirements and processes when utilizing federal funds. http://webbuilder.nationalrtap.org/WebApps/ProcurementPRO.aspx Bicyclinginfo.org Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center provides resources and information to promote bike to work events and bike commuting. http://www.bicyclinginfo.org/index.cfm Traffic Sign Retro reflectivity Maintenance Program This resource publication/package was developed to assist Ohio local agencies in their efforts to meet the national January 2012 compliance date for implementing a program that can regularly address the new sign Retroreflectivity maintenance requirements. http://safety.fhwa.dot.gov/roadway_dept/night_visib/policy_guide/ fhwahrt08026/chapter2.cfm Indian Land Tenure Foundation (ILTF) A national, community–based organization focused on American Indian land recovery and management. http://www.iltf.org/ Coordinated Technology Implementation Program (CTIP) Roadside Revegitation Portal-An Integrated Approach to Establishing Native Plants http://www.nativerevegetation.org/ Interactive Map for Supplemental Transportation Programs Beverly Foundation's Interactive Map of 1038 Supplemental Transportation Programs (STP), community-based organizations providing transportation. http://beverlyfoundation.org/map-of-stps-in-america/ One Call - One Click Transportation Services Toolkit Community Transportation Association of America (CTTA) Provides information for communities interested in working together-whether locally, regionally or statewide-to develop a one-call or one-click service for transportation. http://web1.ctaa.org/webmodules/webarticles/anmviewer.asp?a=2428&z=101 AASHTO Systems Operations & Management Guidance An online tool that uses self-evaluation and best practice experience that managers can use to identify key program, process and institutional preconditions to achieve more effective SO&M. http://www.aashtosomguidance.org/ Small Urban and Rural Transit Center (SURTC) The purpose is to increase the mobility of small urban and rural residents through improved public transportation. http://www.surtc.org/ United States Transportation Facts and Figures Find state-by-state transportation facts, comparisons and rankings. http://gis.rita.dot.gov/StateFacts/ Transportation for Communities - Advancing Projects Through Partnerships (TCAPP) The CAPP website provides a systematic approach for reaching collaborative decisions about adding highway capacity that enhance the environment, the economy, and the community and improve transportation. http://transportationforcommunities.com/ CalTrans Earth GIS interface as a resource for public use. http://earth.dot.ca.gov/ California Department of Public Health (CDPH) California Environmental Health Tracking Program http://www.ehib.org/project.jsp?project_key=EHSS01 National Transportation Consortium (NTC) The NTC is a non-profit corporation created for one purpose: provide tribal governments and their enterprises a better method for buying buses and transportation services. http://www.nativetransit.org/ U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Tribal Directory Assessment Tool (TDAT) v2.0 TDAT was designed to help users quickly identify tribes and provide appropriate tribal contact information to assist with initiating Section 106 consultation. http://egis.hud.gov/tdat/Tribal.aspx National Center for Mobility Management Focuses on transportation’s many customer groups: current and potential riders; employers, economic development groups, and local business associations; human service agencies and their clients; taxpayers and other funders; and local governments. http://nationalcenterformobilitymanagement.org/
Right-Of-Way 6 videos http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/federal-aidessentials/catmod.cfm?category=rightofw Project Development: Required Approvals 19 videos http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/federal-aidessentials/catmod.cfm?category=develop Project Construction and Contract Administration: Safety and Operations 14 Videos http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/federal-aidessentials/catmod.cfm?category=construc FHWA Office of Planning, Environment, & Realty (HEP) Livable Communities http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/livability/ tribal Transportation Planning http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/planning/processes/tribal/ Asset Management The mission of the Asset Management team is to provide leadership and expertise in the systematic management of highway infrastructure assets. http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/asset/about.cfm 2014 Transportation Asset Management Peer Exchange Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21) Transportation Asset Management Plan (TAMP) requirements. http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/asset/pubs/hif14013.pdf National Transportation Atlas Database (NTAD) 2014 DVD. https://1bts.rita.dot.gov/pdc/user/products/src/products.xml?p=33653&c=-1 Construction http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/construction/ FHWA-Federal Lands Highway (FLH) Strategic Transportation Safety Plan Toolkit for Tribal Governments http://flh.fhwa.dot.gov/programs/ttp/safety/stsp-toolkit.htm FTA National Transit Data Base http://www.ntdprogram.gov/ntdprogram/ Strategic Highway Research Program (SHRP 2) Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Toolbox Web-Based electronic repository now available. http://www.ndtoolbox.org/ Rural Transit Assistance Program (RTAP) National RTAP proudly serves tribal communities residing in rural areas. Tribes are encouraged to access all of the National RTAP best practices, reports, training videos, workbooks, surveys and direct one-on-one technical assistance through our resource center. http://www.nationalrtap.org/Tribal.aspx Victoria Transportation Policy Institute Transportation Cost and Benefit Analysis A guidebook for quantifying the full costs and benefits of different transportation modes. A comprehensive study of transportation benefit and costing research, and a guidebook for applying this information in planning and policy analysis. http://www.vtpi.org/tca/ Partnership for Mobility Management The Partnership for Mobility Management is a joint effort of technical assistance partners that work with local, state and regional leaders and organizations to realize the possibilities of improving transportation options for all Americans wherever they live and to assist those especially in need of alternative transportation options. http://web1.ctaa.org/webmodules/webarticles/anmviewer.asp?a=1790&z=95 Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA): University Transportation Centers The Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA) coordinates the U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT) research programs and is charged with advancing the deployment of cross-cutting technologies to improve our Nation’s transportation system. Within the Office of RD&T, the University Transportation Centers (UTC) program funds transportation research at 136 colleges and universities and provides the education and training needed to advance the nation's transportation system. http://www.rita.dot.gov/utc/ Montana State University, Western Transportation Institute, (WTI) The country’s largest National UTC focused on rural transportation issues. Because we live and work in rural communities, we understand the critical roles rural transportation plays in the lives of people, in the environment and in the economy. http://www.wti.montana.edu/ ArcGIS Online—Map Services ArcGIS Online base maps published and hosted by Esri are now freely available to all users regardless of commercial, noncommercial, internal, or external use. This means that you no longer have to pay a subscription fee for including ArcGIS Online base maps in your commercial-use web applications. Base maps included in this new business model are World Imagery Map, World Street Map, World Topographic Map, USA Topographic Maps, and DeLorme World Base map. http://www.esri.com/
The National Transportation Training Resource (NTTR) is an online database of information about learning resources for the public-sector transportation workforce. The NTTR is a tool for training managers and frontline transportation professionals. http://www.nttr.dot.gov/ Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Emergency Management Institute Tribal Curriculum To collaborate with tribal governments to build emergency management capability and partnerships to ensure continued survival of Tribal nations and communities. http://www.fema.gov/training/training-tribal-representatives FHWA Wildlife Vehicle Collision Reduction Study Training Course A national study was conducted on the causes and impacts of wildlife vehicle collisions (WVCs). This study also provides recommendations and solutions for reducing these collisions. www.environment.fhwa.dot.gov/WVCtraining/index.asp National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) Report 667 Model Curriculum for Highway Safety Core Competencies presents course materials, including the instructor’s guide and student workbook, for a fundamental highway safety training course. The course is designed to address the core competencies highway safety practitioners should have or acquire. An accompanying CD-ROM includes a brochure and short Microsoft PowerPoint presentation for marketing the training course. http://onlinepubs.trb.org/onlinepubs/nchrp/nchrp_rpt_667.pdf Paul S. Sarbanes Transit in Parks Technical Assistance Center (TRIPTAC) The TRIPTAC is available to all Federal Land Management Agencies (FLMAs), not only those applying for or receiving funds from the Transit in Parks program. State, local or tribal governments who are working in collaboration with an FLMA to expand public lands access are also welcome to use TRIPTAC services to obtain alternative transportation information and assistance. http://www.triptac.org/ U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Online Courses for Starting Your Business Several free online courses are offered by the SBA to help prospective and existing entrepreneurs understand the basics about writing a business plan. http://www.sba.gov/content/online-courses-starting-your-business Community Transportation Association of America (CTAA) Passenger Service and Safety PASS Basic Training Program The PASS Basic program consists of 6 modules and includes comprehensive training on the assistance that drivers should be providing to passengers with special need. http://training.ctaa.org/ Community Transportation Safety and Security Accreditation (CTSSA) The program is designed to promote the safety and security of the customers of community and public transportation systems and also to promote the safety and security of the women and men who deliver these services and provide mobility for the riding public every day. http://web1.ctaa.org/webmodules/webarticles/anmviewer.asp?a=32&z=36 Minnesota Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) Gravel Road Maintenance and Design (Online) This course helps supervisory personnel and operators better understand the materials, techniques, and equipment needed for maintaining gravel roads. http://www.mnltap.umn.edu/training/topic/maintenance/gravel/online.html Curbing Transit Employee Distracted Driving The 30-minute course, was developed by FTA in conjunction with the Florida Department of Transportation is an excellent tool to educate, inform, and increase awareness among all transit workers about the dangers and challenges associated with distracted driving. http://www.fta.dot.gov/newsroom/12910_14467.html
CalTrans Earth GIS interface as a resource for public use. http://earth.dot.ca.gov/ California Department of Public Health (CDPH) California Environmental Health Tracking Program http://www.ehib.org/project.jsp?project_key=EHSS01 National Transportation Consortium (NTC) The NTC is a non-profit corporation created for one purpose: provide tribal governments and their enterprises a better method for buying buses and transportation services. http://www.nativetransit.org/ U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Tribal Directory Assessment Tool (TDAT) v2.0 TDAT was designed to help users quickly identify tribes and provide appropriate tribal contact information to assist with initiating Section 106 consultation. http://egis.hud.gov/tdat/Tribal.aspx National Center for Mobility Management Focuses on transportation’s many customer groups: current and potential riders; employers, economic development groups, and local business associations; human service agencies and their clients; taxpayers and other funders; and local governments. http://nationalcenterformobilitymanagement.org/ American Road and Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) Transportation Investment Advocacy Center (TIAC) The program is aimed at helping private citizens, legislators, organizations and businesses successfully grow transportation infrastructure resources at the state and local levels through the legislative and ballot initiative processes. http://www.transportationinvestment.org/ Ready Indian Country The goal of Ready Indian Country is to collaborate with tribal governments to build emergency management capability and partnerships to ensure continued survival of Tribal nations and communities. http://www.ready.gov/make-a-plan/indian-country CalACT California Association for Coordinated Transportation is a statewide, non-profit organization that has represented the interests of small, rural, and specialized transportation providers since 1984. http://www.calact.org/home WEBSITE APPLICATIONS – APPS Heat Safety Tool App U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) The App allows workers and supervisors to calculate the heat index for their work site. https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/heatillness/heat_index/heat_app.html Transportation Construction Advocate App American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) Available for both Android and Apple devices. To download the app go to: Google Play or iTunes. Asphalt Calculator+ App This iPhone/iPod Touch app will calculate the amount of cubic yards needed for a given job. It will also calculate hot mix tonnage. Polyclef Software. To download the app, go to: Google Play or iTunes. TRANSPORTATION PROGRAMS & DEVELOPMENT FHWA Resource Center The Mission to advance transportation technologies and solutions through training, technical assistance, technology deployment, and partnerships. http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/resourcecenter/ The FHWA has developed an extensive list of resources that focus specifically on the latest culvert technology. To view this list go to: http://www.scribd.com/doc/63745094/Culvert-Technologies-List Pavement Construction and Safety Training on Demand New free Web-based courses sponsored by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) To view the courses go to: http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/publications/focus/13jul/13jul02.cfm National Highway Institute (NHI) NHI Training in Action 2014-Magazine Improving the Performance of Transportation Through Training. To View the magazine, go to: http://www.nhi.fhwa.dot.gov/downloads/other/training_in_action_2014.pdf National Highway Institute (NHI) The NIH in partnership with the Transportation Curriculum Development Council has developed a number of FREE web-based trainings that can be completed in one, two, or three hours. Whether you are working in the field, have limited time for training, or just want to expand your skill set on a specific topic these web-based courses provide an ideal way to enhance your knowledge on key are-as. NEW: Applying Section 4(f): Putting Policy into Practice course 142073 NEW: National Traffic Incident Management Responder Training course 133126 NEW: Combating Roadway Departures Course 380117 To view the entire list of available courses, go to: http://www.nhi.fhwa.dot.gov/default.aspx