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Spring 2008
The FHWA LTAP/TTAP Clearinghouse staff have had a busy Spring. Alison Premo Black attended regional meetings to talk about several new projects at the Clearinghouse including new features to the national LTAP/TTAP website. Centers now have the ability to download contact information and update online profiles in the password protected Centers only area and additional functionality is coming soon!
We have also been hard at work on the national meeting session that used to be known as LTAP 101. This annual course planned by the Clearinghouse and held during the national conference is now called Professional Development Roundtables. More information about this program is below. The FHWA presentation updating Centers on the status of national efforts in LTAP/TTAP from the 2008 regional meetings has been posted to the web site. We look forward to seeing everyone in Colorado and hope that new staff join us for the Professional Development Roundtables or visit us at the exhibit booth.
Center and Community News
- Anthony R. (Tony) Giancola, P.E., Executive Director of the National Association of County Engineers (NACE), has been voted in as the new Secretary of the Roadway Safety Foundation Advisory Committee.
- The Nebraska Regional Maintenance Decision Support System Product Demonstration Showcase was held May 28.
- Danny Moore has retired from his position as the Arkansas LTAP Manager; Bill Ryan has replaced him.
- The New Hampshire LTAP received an award from the EPA for their WARN program.
- Alaska DOT & Alaska T2 Center held their first Construction Career Day.
Send your Center or Community news to Lisa McCluskey at lmccluskey@artba.org.
2008 National LTAP/TTAP Conference
 The 26th Annual Conference, organized by the National LTAP Association (NLTAPA) and hosted by the Centers of Region 8, will be held at the Beaver Run Resort in Breckenridge, CO. The agenda is available online.
Where is LTAP 101? If you have looked through the program agenda for the conference you may be wondering about LTAP 101. The Clearinghouse has worked with the Clearinghouse Steering Committee and NLTAPA Professional Development Workgroup to revamp this session to better meet the needs of new staff. The July 14 Professional Development Roundtables will provide both newcomers to LTAP/TTAP as as well as those wanting a refresher the opportunity to learn from Center veterans and each other about LTAP/TTAP in a series of facilitated discussions. The afternoon will include roundtable sessions focused on various important issues, including occupational issues, hot topics and NLTAPA. Click here for a full agenda and online registration.
Before you come to the meeting, be sure to check out these tips for traveling to a high altitude.
Articles and Reports of Interest
Meetings and Events
July
- 14-17, 2008 National LTAP/TTAP Conference, Breckenridge, CO.*
August
- 17-20, American Public Works Association International, Public Works Congress & Exposition, New Orleans, LA.*
26, Product Demonstration Showcase: Maintenance Decision Support System Showcase, King of Prussia, PA.
More event dates
*Notes events that the FHWA LTAP/TTAP Clearinghouse will exhibit or attend. We welcome LTAP/TTAP staff to help man the booth at conferences. For a full exhibit schedule or to plan a time to man the booth, please contact Sarah Crane.
Washington Update
LTAP/TTAP Center Directors- contact us at lmccluskey@artba.org to obtain your password for access to ARTBA's Washington Update and Newsline anytime.
New Resources and Opportunities
About the FHWA LTAP/TTAP Clearinghouse
The FHWA LTAP/TTAP Clearinghouse provides program support to the Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) and the Tribal Technical Assistance Program (TTAP). It is operated under contract to the Federal Highway Administration by the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA-TDF). The Clearinghouse operates from ARTBA's Washington, D.C. office.
About the LTAP/TTAP e-news
The LTAP/TTAP e-news is published by the LTAP/TTAP Clearinghouse. Articles may be submitted to the editor, Lisa McCluskey. Current and archived issues of the LTAP/TTAP e-news may be accessed by visiting www.ltapt2.org.
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