FHWA LTAP/TTAP Update Technology Partnerships Programs

2011 LTAP/TTAP National Conference: Boston, MA

Session Overview

• Highlight program successes and upcoming initiatives

• Preview program direction going forward

• Discuss the LTAP/TTAP strategic focus on safety

• Provide the FHWA LTAP/TTAP Clearinghouse overview

OTS Technology Partnerships Program• Full program team in place

• Jeff Zaharewicz – LTAP/TTAP Program Manager

• Cameron Ishaq – 50% of time now safety

• Fawn Thompson – Focus on TTAP, also TTAP AOTR

• Mark Sandifer – T² Coordinator, ASAP funding

• Clark Martin – Workforce, legislation, program expertise

Program Strategic View

• Reaching new heights as a program

• EDC

• Safety

• Emerging challenge – LPA??

• Knowledge sharing

• ASAP Projects

• Peak training output

An EDC Challenge from The AdministratorFHWA needs to expand its reach to the locals:

• Vision – 3-4 pilots, day-long, web-based/in-person nationwide training sessions on “Shortening Project Delivery” topics

• Partners – FHWA (HQ and Divisions), State DOTs, APWA and NACE

• LTAP/TTAP Role – provide logistics; convene, promote and market the training

An EDC Challenge from The Administrator• Importance and benefits to the Centers and

Program:

• LTAP/TTAP is now recognized as the “go to” community responding to national and local need

• Supports LTAP/TTAP mission and promotes our value

• Builds LTAP/TTAP knowledge base

• Strengthens relationships with partners

We need your feedback…

• How can we meet this challenge?

• What do you need from FHWA to continue your role in EDC implementation?

• What EDC success stories and best practices can LTAP/TTAP share with FHWA?

• How many LTAP/TTAPs are on the EDC State Implementation Teams? What barriers have you encountered that keep you from the table?

Into the Future…We Need:• Your leadership

• Commitment to make a difference

• Collaborative partnerships for success

FHWA LTAP/TTAPClearinghouse

Five Years of Knowledge Management

*2011 data through second quarter; estimated year-end totals indicated

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011*0

500

1,000

1,500

2,000

2,500

3,000

0 0

1,550

2,632

2,698

2,900

Cumulative # of Resources in Database

Projected for 2011

Five Years of Knowledge Management

*2011 data through second quarter; estimated year-end totals indicated

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011*0

255075

100125150175200

0 0

89 93

97

194

Annual Seminar Room Totals

Projected for 2011

Five Years of Knowledge Management

*2011 data through second quarter; estimated year-end totals indicated

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011*0

5,000

10,000

15,000

20,000

25,000

30,000 26,804

19,99122,427 21,313

12,776

25,552

Annual Website Visits

Projected for 2011

Growing Use of Multimedia• Discussion Forums• Podcasts• Conference Recordings

National Library: What We Heard• What does it look like?• What are its functions?• Who does it serve?• What types of materials should it

have?

Recommendations to FHWA• Support for national library initiative• Multi-phased implementation and

approach• Comprehensive online format• Interactive aspects of materials• Copyright and licensing research

• Additional research/white paper and cost study

2011 Highlights

2011 Program Review

• Strategic focus on local roadway safety launched

• Active partner in EDC -- leveraged from our participation in EDC summit meetings

• LPA effort across the country increased

• Focus on technology transfer

• Knowledge sharing culture among Centers expanded

• TTAP strategic initiative advanced

2011 Successes

Centers helped to make EDC a success for locals:• Received highest praise from FHWA for coordinating the

EDC Summits• A key partner in the State-based Implementation Teams• Leveraged the knowledge gained to help local

agencies, most notably in Safety Edge and Warm Mix Asphalt

• Not done yet…

More Centers are engaged in LPA issues with local agencies• Approximately half working with their state• Training tools coming in the fall

Centers continue to embrace knowledge sharing• Nearly 300 Seminar Room sessions since 2009• Close to 3,000 records added to the Resource Database

TTAP Strategic Initiative

Continued focus on increased communication, coordination and collaboration with key partners:

• Additional opportunities to collaborate with FLH• Coordinating Tribal Safety Summits / Tribal

Safety Plans• Working collectively to increase development of

tribal materials• Development of Web Based training• Potential redevelopment of existing workshops

• Increased communication and coordination with BIA• Regional Meeting Participation• Participation in planning of NTTC

TTAP Strategic Initiative

Continued focus on key partner communication, coordination and collaboration:

• Additional opportunities to collaborate with FLH• Coordinating Tribal Safety Summits / Tribal Safety Plans

• Working collectively to increase development of tribal materials• Development of Web Based training• Potential redevelopment of existing workshops

• Increased communication and coordination with BIA• Regional Meeting Participation• Participation in planning of NTTC

Extended focus to increase LTAP/TTAP cooperation:• Continued interest to expand interaction with LTAP

Centers on topics of mutual interest• ND LTAP / NP TTAP leading effort to develop Tribal

Awareness Training for State and Local Partners

Strategic Focus on Safety • Coordinated, collaborative effort between NLTAPA, FHWA and

LTAP/TTAP Centers to increase roadway safety activities across the local roads community

• FHWA responsibilities • Build and maintain a tool kit of road safety resources for Centers• Support NLTAPA to manage and grow external road safety

partnerships• Support Centers as they implement road safety actions

• FHWA role to lead outreach to critical stakeholders within FHWA for tool kit development• FHWA Resource Center via the Safety TST• FHWA Office of Safety via the Local and Rural Road COWG• FHWA NHI via OTS team partnership for training elements

• Built new PAR and CAR forms to capture data on roadway safety efforts

Strategic Focus on Safety What does this mean for LTAP/TTAP Centers?

• Adopt the focused approach on safety• Select activities from the menu of safety

initiatives – or offer additional activities – for action in 2011 and beyond

• Integrate efforts into Center work plans• Assess the effectiveness of these efforts

annually• Add new safety work plan items each year

as necessary

2012 Preview

Outlook for 2012…

• Safety web page at www.ltap.org/safety – expected late Summer 2011

• New LTAP/TTAP Clearinghouse contract – expected August 2011

• New resources and knowledge sharing from our FHWA partners (NHI, Resource Center, Office of Safety)

• Assistance in implementing EDC technologies to local agencies

• Deeper PAR analysis for trends, needs – Spring 2012

• Support LPA assistance

• Improved synergy between LTAP, TTAP, FHWA HQ, RC TSTs, NHI, FLH, BIA…

LTAP and TTAP Collaboration

Goals to Enhance LTAP/TTAP Cooperation

TTAP• Increase LTAP

awareness of tribal governments that function within state and how they work

• Increased participation in other Regional Meetings

LTAP • Increase

understanding of how TTAP functions and challenges in Indian Country

• Develop process to inform TTAPs of what regional LTAPs offer

LTAP and TTAP Collaboration

TTAP & LTAP • Increase familiarity

with each others programs

• Notify tribes that LTAP services are available to them

TPP• Deliver message

that LTAPs can provide service to Tribal Community

• Increase discussion on Cooperation

• Develop a LTAP TTAP Cooperation Pilot

Goals to Enhance LTAP/TTAP Cooperation

Questions, Comments, Feedback…

Mike Burk PEDirector, TPP

(703) 235-0530mike.burk@dot.gov

Jeff ZaharewiczLTAP/TTAP Program Manager

(703) 235-0991jeffrey.zaharewicz@dot.gov

Alison Premo BlackVP Policy, ARTBA(202) 289 4434

ablack@artba.org

Thank You, Boston!