pennsylvania local technical assistance program expanding our network through partnerships
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Pennsylvania Local Technical Assistance Program Expanding our Network through Partnerships. Presented by: Sean Oldfield PA LTAP. Just the facts, Ma’am…. Pennsylvania Facts: 2565 municipalities 30,000 municipal employees 23 Metropolitan and Rural Planning Organizations (MPO/RPO) - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Pennsylvania Local Technical Assistance Program
Expanding our Network through Partnerships
Presented by:Sean Oldfield
PA LTAP
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Local Roads, 75,128
State Roads, 39,905
Just the facts, Ma’am…Pennsylvania Facts:
1. 2565 municipalities• 30,000 municipal employees
2. 23 Metropolitan and Rural Planning Organizations (MPO/RPO)
3. Over 115,000 miles of roadway• Roughly 65% of which is maintained by locals
4. Roughly 6400 locally owned bridges of varying lengths and conditions
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Pennsylvania LTAP Facts:1. Quarterly newsletters and tech sheets
2. 27 different classes ranging from Maintenance to Safety subjects
3. 200 training classes provided annually
4. 300 technical assistance calls or visits on average
Just the facts, Ma’am…
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Who are our partners?Our government partners provide knowledge and funding to help us provide the most current and relevant information to our customers - the locals!1. Pennsylvania Department of Transportation
• Bureau of Planning & Research• Bureau of Municipal Services• Bureau of Maintenance and Operations - Highway Safety &
Traffic Operations Division2. Pennsylvania Department of Community and
Economic Development3. Federal Highway Administration
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Geosynthetic Reinforced Soil – Integrated Bridge System (GRS-IBS)Safety EdgeWarm Mix Asphalt
Public Partnership PerksWhile many of our public partnerships are based on funding needs, the information and assistance is valuable beyond measure.1. Proven technology and techniques
2. NHTSA Grant Funding for safety programs
3. Memorandum of Understanding• Roadmasters Roundtable• Peer to peer exchanges• Courses outside LTAP curriculum
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What about private partnerships?Our partnership with associations and other municipal representatives gives PA LTAP a line to locals.1. Planning partners: MPO's & RPO's2. PA State Association of Township Supervisors (PSATS)3. PA State Association of Boroughs (PSAB)4. American Public Works Association (APWA) –
Pennsylvania Chapter
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Private Partnership PerksPartnerships with private groups not only give a direct line to the people but also provide valuable resources such as:1. Conference space and training sessions
2. Class promotion and registration
3. Newsletters and magazine articles
4. Feedback from locals
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So, what are the benefits?Our partnerships bear many fruits; some of which include:
1. Cost Savings
2. Information from the Field
3. Network Development
4. Local & Regional Knowledge
5. Marketing, Marketing, Marketing
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Want to know more?
Questions?
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Who do you contact?
Contact information
Lou FerrettiPA LTAP Director
Sean OldfieldPA LTAP Contract Manager