The Roads Scholar program provides an opportunity for road maintenance personnel to receive specialized training in the fundamentals of road maintenance, management procedures and techniques in an … [Read more...] about Roads Scholar Program
University of Kentucky, Kentucky Transportation Center
In-Cab Alert System for Commercial Motor Vehicle Drivers
In-cab telematic devices use an increasingly robust data platform and can be used to share safety alerts with other commercial vehicle drivers (CMV) drivers. Real-time alert data can come from state … [Read more...] about In-Cab Alert System for Commercial Motor Vehicle Drivers
Evaluation of Orange Pavement Striping for Use in Work Zones
Interstate widening projects are commonplace in Kentucky, and safety is of primary concern within the project work zone. Past experience with long work zones revealed two critical safety issues: … [Read more...] about Evaluation of Orange Pavement Striping for Use in Work Zones
Review of Literature and Maintenance Practices at State Transportation Agencies
This report reviews relevant literature related to maintenance scheduling, prioritization, and methodologies. It discusses Kentucky Transportation Center’s current approach to maintenance activities. … [Read more...] about Review of Literature and Maintenance Practices at State Transportation Agencies
Safety Concepts for Workers from an OSHA Perspective
Highway construction and maintenance workers face numerous hazards on job sites, many of which are unique by industry standards. Despite the exposure of state transportation agency employees and … [Read more...] about Safety Concepts for Workers from an OSHA Perspective
Traffic Incident Management Responder Training
This training program addresses the challenges of moving people and goods efficiently and safely on the nation's highways. The Program focuses on response efforts that protect motorists and responders … [Read more...] about Traffic Incident Management Responder Training