Technology Transfer for Local Agencies

North Carolina's Technology Transfer Center

James B. Martin, P.E., Program Director

One of 55 centers nationwide, the North Carolina Technology Transfer Center for Local Transportation Agencies provides a vital form of training and technical assistance. The T2 Center is funded by the Federal Highway Administration through the Local Technical Assistance Program grant and serves North Carolina's urban and rural local transportation agencies. Since it was established in 1986, the center has trained over 5,500 individuals in current road maintenance and management practices. Local agencies also receive a quarterly newsletter and have access to a technical information referral service as well as a report and videotape lending library.

Project Highlights

North Carolina Roads Scholar Program

FHWA

The North Carolina Roads Scholar Program recognizes local government employees who want to increase their knowledge of road maintenance procedures and improve their technical and managerial skills. The program consists of 12 different training sessions regularly offered by the T2 Center. To become a North Carolina Roads Scholar, one must attend 7 of the 12 training sessions.

Upon completion of the program, individuals receive:

Roads Scholar certificate of training and cap
Recognition at the NCAPWA Streets Division Annual Meeting
Recognition in North Carolina's Transportation Tracks newsletter
Letter of commendation, copied to one's supervisor and city mayor
Press release sent to local newspaper

RTAP 809 Bridge Posting Evaluation

FHWA

Cherokee Transportation Planning Project

NCDOT, FHWA

Tort Liability: A Manual for North Carolina Local Governments

FHWA

Education Programs

Asphalt Pavement Maintenance
Concrete Construction and Maintenance
Soils Fundamentals
Unpaved Roads Maintenance
Management and Supervisory Skills
Vegetation Management
Basic Stormwater Drainage Design
Stormwater Detention Basin Design
Work Zone Traffic Control
Construction Inspection for Public Works
Maintenance/Repair of Utility Cuts
Asphalt Pavement Technology and Inspection
Tort Liability for Traffic and Transportation Engineers
Writing Skills
Presentation Skills
Getting Your Message Understood: Communicating with Decision Makers, Citizens, and the Media
Asphalt Parking Lot Design, Construction & Maintenance
Introduction to ADA

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