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Local Field Liaison

Kansas LTAP has a Local Field Liaison Program to provide on-site technical assistance and training to local governments in roadway safety.

Our Local Field Liaison work with county and city public works agencies in Kansas on issues such as: 

  • Practical road safety assessments
  • Identifying low cost safety improvements
  • Providing guidance in applying for funding for safety improvements
  • Assistance in the implementation of local road safety plans
  • Assistance with operational issues
  • Assistance with questions that may arise with department leadership turnover

CLICK HERE for helpful information and useful links from our Local Field Liaison!

The Roundabout

The Roundabout is a Kansas LTAP webinar series that focuses on hot topics of the industry and promotes discussion for best practices, shared experiences and innovation. Join us at 11 a.m. on the second Friday of every other month. Use the links to the right to register for the upcoming webinar or to view previously recorded webinars.

Join us for the next session of The Roundabout, LTAP’s recurring webinar series. For December, we’re excited to welcome Donna Schmit from KDOT, who will break down the new SNBI requirements in a practical, easy-to-understand way.

Donna will walk participants through what the updated bridge inspection and reporting standards mean, why the changes matter, and how to prepare for smooth implementation. Whether you handle asset management, reporting, or local infrastructure planning, this session will help you confidently navigate the new expectations.

About the speaker:
Donna Schmit brings more than two decades of diverse experience in bridge design, inspection, and local agency leadership. She spent 14 years with the consulting firm BWR, specializing in bridge design and inspection, followed by six years serving as the Anderson County Engineer. Donna joined KDOT in 2014, first as a Construction Engineer and later as an Area Engineer, before moving to the Bureau of Local Projects, where she now works within the bridge group. Her technical knowledge and practical field experience give her a well-rounded perspective on bridge management and reporting requirements.