SPTTAP
Serving tribes in Kansas, Oklahoma, Nebraska, and Texas. 

June 19, 2014
Southern Plains TTAP Tribal Transportation News
Events for June and July
OTTC meeting set for July 17
New Construction Management class set in Tahlequah
National Transit News Links
TTPSF Grant Opportunity
4th of July Safety Reminder
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Contact:

Jim Self, Manager
[email protected]

or

Karla Sisco, TTAP Specialist
[email protected]
Jason Vogel, P.E., Ph.D., at last year's Stream Restoration Tour
Sign up for the Stream Restoration Tour coming to Tahlequah on June 25!
 
Are you interested in developing land practices that protect the sacred sites in your tribal boundaries? Would you like to learn about new, comprehensive land planning and engineering approaches with a goal of maintaining and enhancing the environment? Dr. Jason Vogel will lead a Stream Restoration Tour along the Illinois River, starting in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, on Wednesday, June 25. 
 

We will tour 8 of the 11 sites that were restored as part of our natural stream restoration demonstrations and workshops in the summer of 2012.. We will also have onsite discussions on the form and function of the restorations at each of the sites. Attendance will be limited to 60 and lunch will be provided.  

  • Please wear appropriate clothing, to include long pants and waterproof boots.
  • Transportation to the tour sites and lunch will be provided.
  • Sunscreen, hats, and bug repellent are also suggested.
  • For those interested, a bus will be leaving from OSU Tulsa at 7:30 am to bring tour participants to Tahlequah. 
  • For more information, contact Karla Sisco [email protected]

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High Friction Surface Course Treatment - an ODOT/FHWA Pilot Project
CLICK HERE to see why High Friction Surface Course Treatment  may be your
SAFETY SOLUTION!

Why use High Friction Surface Treatment? Find out at the next EDC
June 26 at 11:30 am in Stillwater
 

Horizontal curves made up only 5 percent of our Nation's highway miles in 2008.  Yet, more than 25 percent of highway fatalities in the United States occur at or near horizontal curves each year. Some of the factors contributing to these crashes include excessive vehicle speed, distracted driving, driver error, and the deterioration of pavement surface friction. 

 

As part of the safety focus area of the Every Day Counts (EDC) initiative, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is promoting High Friction Surface Treatments (HFST). HFST are the site-specific application of high-quality, durable aggregates using a polymer binder that restores and maintains pavement friction where the need for a safer pavement surface is the greatest. Transportation agencies that apply HFST to spot treat their problem locations can reduce a high percentage of the Roadway Departure crashes and wet crashes on their roadways.

 

Join us at the Center for Local Government Technology in Stillwater on Thursday, June 26, for this informative discussion on HFST. 
 
HIDEAWAY PIZZA
will be served at 11:30 am 
with the discussion to follow.   
  

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Events for June, July, & August - Click for more info!
Oklahoma Tribal Transportation Council: Meeting scheduled for July 17

 

The Oklahoma Tribal Transportation Council meeting is set for Thursday, July 17, in the Commission Room at the Oklahoma Department of Transportation in Oklahoma City.

 

On the agenda will be a report on Tribal Consultation on the Tribal Transportation Planning Process by Jaime Torres-Gonzalez, FHWA.
 
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Construction Mgmt Class
Construction Management and Cost Estimating class coming to Tahlequah, August 5-6

 

Construction projects are carried out in a number of steps which involve site preparation, such as land clearing and earth moving; sewage systems; landscaping and road construction; building construction, including excavation and laying foundations, erection of framework, floors, walls, and roofs; or building services, including carpentry, electrical, plumbing, air conditioning, and heating and more. Learn how to keep your projects flowing smoothly.

 

Construction Management & Cost Estimating, set for August 5-6 in Tahlequah, will offer guidance on overall construction management, quantity take off, cost estimates, historical data, materials/labor, and more. The 2-day overview will conclude with a practical application exercise in a case study. Instructor is Heather Yates, Ed. D, Associate Professor, Construction Management Technology, Oklahoma State University. 

 

This class is a component of the Tribal RoadStar Program of the Southern Plains TTAP.

 
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Tribal Transit Driver
National Transit News Links:
 
Pawnee Bridge
Pawnee Nation bridge and sidewalk, leading into the Pawnee Nation Reserve.
Tribal Transportation Safety Programs Funding Opportunity: Deadline to apply is June 30
 

A Tribal Transportation Program Safety Funding (TTPSF) Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for federally recognized Tribes was published in the Federal Register on May 14, 2014.  This notice announces the availability of TTP Safety funding and requests for grant applications. Applications must be submitted through [email protected] no later than 5:00 PM EST on June 30, 2014.


The application process is posted on the TTPSF website.

 

The TTPSF funding goals are the following:

  • Safety Planning
  • Education
  • Enforcement/EMS
  • Engineering
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Speak SAFETY to family and friends! Make it a safe 4th of July!

 

Americans love to celebrate the Fourth of July with family, friends, food and fireworks, but all too often the festivities turn tragic on the nation's roads. The fact is, this iconic American holiday is also one of the deadliest holidays of the year due to drunk-driving crashes.

 

According to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), during July 4th holiday period over the last five years (from 2008 to 2012), 765 people lost their lives in crashes involving drivers with a BAC of .08 or more. These fatalities account for 40% percent of all motor vehicle traffic fatalities over this same five-year period.

Southern Plains TTAP

This material is based upon work supported by the U. S. Department of Transportation under Agreement No. DTFH61-12-H-00004.  Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the Author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the Federal Highway Administration.