KTC Technology Transfer

Adventures with Adam at KLC!

Our Safety Circuit Rider, Adam Kirk, presented “How Local Ordinances Can Improve Your City Transportation System” at the Kentucky League of Cities Conference & Expo. Thanks to everyone who joined the conversation about improving transportation in Kentucky’s communities!

During the Basic Plan Reading course in Paducah, Erik Jewell of KYTC District 1 in Calloway County completed the puzzle in 1 minute, 37 seconds, earning the fastest time of the day and setting a new record for the course.

Great to have the City of Paducah Kentucky Government join us for today’s Low-Cost Safety Improvements course in Paducah! Thanks for spending the day with us exploring practical ways to make local roads safer.

Interested in taking this course? Check out the Roads Scholar Program to learn more!
https://kyt2.uky.edu/training/roads-scholar-program

These photos highlight Day 3 of our three-day Chainsaw Safety Training Clinic in Georgetown.

Instructor John Tidwell of Forest Applications guided participants through hands-on limbing, bucking, debris removal, spring poles, site assessment and safe cutting techniques. He also emphasized the importance of wedges, telling the group, “I don’t cut without them. They are just as important as the chainsaw.”

Participants said they left with new techniques and a better understanding of how to work safely and confidently in the field.

Interested in attending a future clinic? See the course flyer in the final image for details and contact information.

View the full album: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjD2UhW

The Pesticide Training Tour is hitting the road this fall!

Catch the Kentucky LTAP Pesticide Training Program at a stop near you for training, testing and continuing education.

On the setlist:

• Categories 3, 5 and 6
• Six continuing education hours
• Important safety practices and application updates
• Everything you need to keep your certification on track

Don’t miss your stop on the tour. View the schedule and register today: https://kyt2.uky.edu/training/pesticide-training

Our Roads Scholar and Road Master programs are ramping up this month with a full lineup of in-demand courses. Whether you’re working toward your certification or just need a refresher, August is the perfect time to sharpen your skills and build your knowledge.

Upcoming courses include:

Basic Plan Reading
Drainage: The Key to Roads That Last
Environmental Awareness
Handling Harassment & Violence in the Workplace
Low-Cost Roadway Safety Improvements
Risk Management/Tort Liability
Snow & Ice Removal

Spots are limited, and many of these fill up quickly!

https://kyt2.uky.edu/training

Kentucky LTAP takes home the win! We had a great week hosting the National NLTAPA Conference and look forward to next year. Thank you to Nebraska LTAP for organizing the poster contest and sending this wonderful gift box!

Now Available: 2026 Summer LINK Newsletter

Learn why proactive roadside vegetation management is about much more than appearance. The featured article explores how clear sightlines, visible signs, proper mowing practices, and integrated vegetation management can help reduce risks for drivers, pedestrians, and roadway workers.

This issue also takes a data-driven look at the top five worker safety issues in Kentucky, including falls, musculoskeletal disorders, transportation-related incidents, heat-related illness, and respiratory dust exposure.

Also inside: guardrail installation standards, the 70th anniversary of the Interstate System, bridge funding updates, scholarship information, and upcoming T2 training opportunities.

Read it here: https://www.flipsnack.com/ukkyt2/the-link-summer-2026

Celebrate your Fourth of July weekend by planning for a sober ride. Even one drink could derail your weekend — or your life. 🎇🚘 Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving.