Southern Plains TTAP Tribal Transportation News
See erosion control in action!
Fill your fall with TTAP training
OTTC on Sept 15
EDC-GRS/IBS Bridge Systems
NTTC coming to Myrtle Beach in September
Tribal Safety Champions Workshop in OKC in November
Leadership Principles for Difficult Conversations
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Contact:

Jim Self, Manager
jim.self@okstate.edu

or

Karla Sisco, TTAP Specialist
karla.sisco@okstate.edu
Serving tribes in Kansas, Oklahoma, Nebraska, and Texas. 

September 2, 2015

Erosion Control (A Tribal RoadStar Class)
Wednesday, October 7
8:30 am to 4:00 pm Stillwater, OK 
 
JOIN Dr. Jason Vogel for a discussion on Erosion Control techniques and see a demonstration of erosion control products by Triangle Silt Dike. 

Erosion Control (Tribal RoadStar Program - Course 10) - This class will give an overview of the principles of erosion control. Recent erosion control techniques will be discussed along with current regulations and construction general permits. Low impact development and erosion control site examples will be other class components. Instructor is Jason R. Vogel, Ph.D., P.E, Assistant Professor & Stormwater Specialist, Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering, Oklahoma State University. 

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Oklahoma Tribal Transportation Council
Tuesday, September 15 at ODOT
 
The Oklahoma Tribal Transportation Council will meet on Tuesday, September 15 at Oklahoma DOT in the Commission Room at 10:30 a.m.
Get the latest information on fall tribal transportation activities!
Oklahoma Department of Transportation
200 NE 21st St
Oklahoma City, OK  
Agenda is coming soon!
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Every Day Counts-GRS/IBS Bridge Systems
Tuesday, September 15 at CLGT in Stillwater, OK
11:00 am to 3:00 pm
This EDC Exchange will be of interest to local, tribal, and state transportation agencies that are looking for a cost effective solution to replace deficient bridges.

The Geosynthetic Reinforced Soil-Integrated Bridge System (GRS/IBS) may be an excellent alternative to help reduce bridge construction time and cost. FIND OUT MORE!

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National Tribal Transportation Conference
Coming to Sheraton Myrtle Beach 
Convention Center & Hotel
September 21-25, 2015
 
Network, Learn, Share ... at NTTC 2015! 
Find out the latest in the world of Tribal Transportation.
 
Hotel Information:
Sheraton Myrtle Beach Convention Center & Hotel
2101 North Oak Street 
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 29577

Phone: 888-627-8203

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Tribal Safety Champions Workshop
Coming to Aloft Hotel in 
Oklahoma City-Bricktown
November 17-18, 2015

Call for Presentations:
If you would like to present, or have suggestions for transportation safety topics, please contact Karla at karla.sisco@okstate.edu
TOPICS ON THE AGENDA:
  • Smarter WorkZones
  • Tribal Data Collection
  • Data Driven Analysis of Bridge Safety
  • Emergency Flood Relief
  • MUTCD
  • Low Cost Safety Measures
  • Cost Benefit Analysis (Successful Grants)


(Government Rate of $94 until October 16!)
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Leadership Principles for Difficult Conversations - 
A Tribal RoadStar Class
Tuesday, October 20
8:30 am - 4:00 pm 

Location: 
Center for Local Government Technology
5202 N Richmond Hill Dr
Stillwater, OK, 74078

Leadership Principles for Difficult Conversations (Tribal RoadStar Program - Course 13) - Difficult conversations are just about as fun as a root canal, but they are many times easier than the pain of not getting the root canal. Effective leaders make difficult conversations happen because they are necessary for growth, excellence and the long-term health of an organization or team. Join leadership expert Rhett Laubach and learn the successful strategies leaders use to manage difficult conversations.

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.