Training Webinars

• Local/State Project Coordination, Funding and Traffic Safety Programs.
  This section provides basic information on local program funding opportunities, understanding agreements, and traffic safety programs. Instruction provided by KDOT's Bureau of Local Projects. To receive credit for participating in the webinar, view the recording, then complete the assessment questions and evaluation found on the Knowledge Check here and follow the instructions on the form to submit to Kansas LTAP. (Please note: Participation in Parts I-IV constitutes credit for Level III Roads Scholar Program "Local/State Project Coordination.”)
• Local/State Project Coordination, Project Development and Management.
  This section provides an overview of project development and management. Topics include plan development and requirements, environmental clearance, and status of utilities. Instruction provided by KDOT's Bureau of Local Projects. To receive credit for participating in Parts II-IV of this webinar series, view the recordings, then complete the assessment questions and evaluation found on the Knowledge Check here and follow the instructions on the form to submit to Kansas LTAP.
• Local/State Project Coordination, Bridge Inspection.
  This section provides an overview of the bridge inspection programs and will cover the responsibilities of the Local Public Agency (LPA). Instruction provided by KDOT's Bureau of Local Projects. To receive credit for participating in Parts II-IV of this webinar series, view the recordings, then complete the assessment questions and evaluation found on the Knowledge Check here and follow the instructions on the form to submit to Kansas LTAP.
• Local/State Project Coordination, Bridge Design.
  This section provides basic instruction on the Policies and Procedures for bridge design. Topics include design standards, geotechnical design for foundation elements, post design and construction, load ratings, scour analysis/assessment, and preparation of appropriate documents. Instruction provided by KDOT's Bureau of Local Projects. To receive credit for participating in Parts II-IV of this webinar series, view the recordings, then complete the assessment questions and evaluation found on the Knowledge Check here and follow the instructions on the form to submit to Kansas LTAP.
• Acquiring Right of Way on Kansas Local Roads, Lessons Learned (2014).
  Addresses the legal requirements of the Uniform Act and the expectations of the LPA have to comply with those requirements. This 90 minute webinar follows Unit 6 “Right of Way” of KDOT’s Bureau of Local Projects, “LPA Project Development Manual."

The goal of this webinar series is to provide required training, as a part of the recertification process, for LPAs who are currently certified to administer Federally-funded projects programmed by KDOT or anyone interested in becoming certified. Instruction provided by staff from KDOT and FHWA Kansas Division. To receive credit and a certificate for each of these three modules, please watch the webinars, then download the Knowledge Check here and follow the directions for returning it to Kansas LTAP.

• Part 1: Topics include e-Construction and Buy America (2015)
• Part 2: Topics include Proprietary Products and Recertification (2015)
• Part 3: Topics include LPA Programming Procedures and Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards. (2015)

Welcome to our KDOT "ROW Certification Program" (ROWCP) page.

In Kansas, the Local Public Agencies (LPA) self-certify compliance with the “Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition for Federal and Federally-Assisted Programs”, also known as the “Uniform Act”.  This is accomplished by submitting a completed 1306 form for each project.  Each year several Right of Way (ROW) reviews are conducted throughout the State.  These reviews have frequently identified issues with “Uniform Act” compliance.  In most cases, these issues have been minor in nature.  However, our goal is to achieve zero issues with ROW acquisition and total compliance with the “Uniform Act”.  To facilitate this goal, KDOT in association with FHWA and the Kansas Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) has developed the KDOT “ROW Certification Program” (ROWCP) that all LPAs must complete prior to ROW self-certification.

This program, a partnership with KDOT, FHWA, and Kansas LTAP consists of watching 6 short videos and taking a written test consisting of 24 questions based on the videos.  At least one person from each Local Public Agency (LPA) will be required to be certified.  Also, any ROW-acquisition contractors the LPA may hire to perform any part of the ROW acquisition must be certified.  Certification under this program must be renewed every 3-years.

A link to the videos and the certification test is shown at the bottom of this page.  You will be required to take the test after watching the videos.  Your answers will be sent to KDOT for tabulation, and you will be notified by KDOT via email if you passed the test.  You may repeat the test if you do not initially pass.  You may refer back to the videos while answering the questions.   To view a video, click on the video name. To stop a video, click again on the video name.  Website Questions? Contact Lisa Harris, lharris@ku.edu . ROWCP Questions? Contact Ed Thornton, ed.thornton@ks.gov.

• Road Safety Assessment, Improving Safety and Reducing Liability Problems on Kansas Local Roads (2015)
  This four-part series is designed to help county, city, township and tribal road/street and bridge managers understand the relationships among road/streets, roadside, user behavior and safety. To receive credit and a certificate for each of these four modules, please watch the webinars, and then download and complete the Knowledge Check here.
  • Road Safety Assessment Module 1: Road Safety Basics, Roadways, Intersections
  • Road Safety Assessment Module 2: Traffic Control Devices, Roadsides, Solving Safety Problems
  • Road Safety Assessment Module 3: RSA Procedures, Common Issues and Challenges, Understanding Risk and Liability
  • Road Safety Assessment Module 4: Case Study Examples
• Low-Cost Safety Assessment (2015)
  This course provides the participants with the knowledge and skills needed to analyze crash data, identify crash patterns and select appropriate “low cost” countermeasures to improve roadway safety. Upon completion of this course, the participants will be able to identify appropriate engineering countermeasures by using the Six-Step Crash Mitigation Process (CMP). The target audience for this course consists of individuals (engineers and non-engineers) responsible for identifying, recommending, selecting, installing and maintaining appropriate low cost countermeasures to help reduce the number of crashes on their roadway network. To receive credit and a certificate for each of these four modules, please watch the webinars, and then download and complete the Knowledge Check here.
  • Low-Cost Safety Assessment Module 1: Roadside and Intersection Hazards and Crash Mitigation Process (CMP) Step 1: Identifying Crash Sites and Steps 2&3: Site Diagnosis
  • Low-Cost Safety Assessment Module 1.1
  • Low-Cost Safety Assessment Module 2: CMP Step 4: Identifying Contributing Factors, Step 5: Selecting Appropriate Countermeasures, and Step 6: Evaluation of Countermeasures
  • Low-Cost Safety Assessment Module 2.1

In 2008, FHWA began promoting a number of roadway safety treatments and strategies to reduce serious injuries and fatalities on all roadways, nation-wide. These are research-proven safety countermeasures that can be implemented to effectively address a number of safety focus areas including roadway departure; intersection; and pedestrian and bicycle crashes. Click here to download a copy of the presentation.

Session 1 (11-14-17): Proven Safety Countermeasures Initiative for Intersections

Session 2 (11-28-17): Proven Safety Countermeasures Initiative for Roadway Departure

Session 3 (12-5-17): Proven Safety Countermeasures Initiative (PSCi) for Pedestrians and Bicycles; and Crosscutting Strategies
 

Welcome to our KDOT Local Public Agency (LPA) “Project Manager Certification Program” (PMCP) page.

FHWA and KDOT conduct project reviews each year.  These reviews have frequently identified issues with project construction and contract administration compliance.  To address these concerns, KDOT in association with FHWA and the Kansas Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) has developed the KDOT “Project Manager Certification Program” (PMCP) that all LPA “Person in Responsible Charge” or Project Manager (PM) must complete prior to serving as a PM for a project with Federal or State funding.  This certification module is entitled “Project Construction and Contract Administration” (PMCP-C).   Additional modules may be added in the future based on results from future project reviews.

Beginning June 1, 2018, LPA-Certification requirements for LPA-Administered projects with Federal or State funding will include this certification for the project’s “Person in Responsible Charge” or Project Manager (PM).  If more than one PM is involved with the project and responsible for a particular phase, the LPA must identify which PM is responsible a particular phase of the project.  The LPA must notify the Bureau of Local Projects immediately if the project’s PM is removed or reassigned.

This certification module consists of watching 14 short videos and taking an online test consisting of 65 questions based on the videos.  Each person who is identified as a PM for any phase of the project is required to be certified.  Certification under this program must be renewed every 3-years.

A link to the videos and the certification test is shown at the bottom of this page.  You will be required to take the test after watching the videos.  Your answers will be sent to KDOT for tabulation, and you will be notified by KDOT via email if you passed the test.  You may repeat the test if you do not initially pass.  You may refer back to the videos while answering the questions.   To view a video, click on the video name. To stop a video, click again on the video name.  Website Questions? Contact Lisa Harris, lharris@ku.edu . PMCP Questions? Contact Ed Thornton, ed.thornton@ks.gov.