LTAP MATTERS Fall 2009 Montana's Answer To Technical ...

1 Montana s Answers To Technical education of Roads & StreetsVol. 26, No. 4 Fall 2009 LTAPFrom the Director Snow Rodeo Calendar of Events Put On The Brakes DayWater Reclamation Facility2009 walk to School DayMontana ARRADust Control Report LTAP Library - PublicationsLTAP Library - DVD s MATTERS23-56&78999910112 Steven Jenkins, (at) AlbertAdministrative Associate/Conference Coordinatorgalbert(at) MATTERS is published by the Local Technical Assistance Program. LTAP is located with Western Transportation Institute, College of Engineering at Montana State University, Bozeman, can be reached at the following:Phone: (800) 541-6671 (406) 994-6100 FAX: (406) Technical Assistance ProgramFrom the DirectorOn our website, we list upcoming training courses, registration forms, library information, our contact information, newsletters, various links, and MACRS information.

2 Please go Local Technical Assistance Program/Tribal Technical Assistance Program (LTAP/TTAP) is a nationwide network of 58 centers - one in every state, seven serving Native American tribal governments and one in Puerto Rico. The LTAP/TTAP Mission is to foster a safe, efficient, and environmentally sound surface transportation system by improving skills and increasing knowledge of the transportation workforce and decision makers. Michele BeckGraphic Designer/Librarianmbeck(at) VergerontStudent AssistantFront Page Photo: Photo by Michele Beck Having just completed train-ing at the new location for the APWA 20th Annual Equipment Operation safety Training and Snow Rodeo at the Billings Metra, I am happy to report this event was very successful. My hat is off to all those involved in the seamless transfer of the Snow Rodeo from the City of Great Falls to Yellowstone County road and Bridge Department in Billings.

3 My sincere appreciation to everyone who helped make this event a valuable training session and competition. Being such a success, Tim Miller, Director, Yellowstone County road and Bridge Department, said they will hold it again at the Billings Metra next year and he looks forward to the same spirit of the first day of events, having a hands-on surveying contest at the Snow Rodeo provided an atmosphere of competition for participants. I was fortunate to have Quinn Wright, HKM, assist in the surveying class, along with Montana LTAP s field engineer, Bart Kraus. The twelve four- to seven-man teams went around the Metra pond measuring five different locations. The Richland/Park County Group hit the measure dead on, coming in first. The Stillwater Group placed second with Gallatin County group in third and bringing up fourth place was Jefferson County/City of Miles City Group.

4 Late this fall LTAP is offering Winter Maintenance and Anti-Icing training. For more information go to our website: on the Training page. On-line registration is available too. While at that Training page please take time to click on the 2009 Needs Assessment form and complete it. Right now is the time to express what your training needs are because Montana LTAP is your training program. Your input is vital in continuing to develop a strong training program. Just a quick reminder--with warm fall days, this is the time to start basic snow removal equipment checks and helping new drivers run their routes before the snow flies. As always, safe driving, Steve Jenkins, Montana LTAP DirectorMontana LTAP Fall 2009L-R: Montana LTAP Bart Kraus; Jefferson County: Joe Carter & Rory ParsonsRichland: Mike Jepsen & Kelvin Buxbaum; Park: Jay Dixon & Scott FletcherL-R: Montana LTAP Director Steve Jenkins.

5 Vendor: Udo Lyngby-Cox, LyCox Enterprises, Miller, Yellowstone County3 Montana LTAP Winter 2008 Jim ReardenCity of Great FallsSue SillickMontana Dept of TransportationSummer 2009 Montana LTAP3 Debbie ArkellCity of BozemanRuss AlbersChouteau CountyBob SeliskarFederal Highway AdministrationThomas DanenhowerMMIAThe Advisory Board meets annually to make recommendations and evaluate the effectiveness of the Montana LTAP Committee membersKelly ElserTown of EnnisEric GriffinLewis and Clark CountyAlec HansenMontana League of Cities & TownsFred HansenMACoRuss HuotariRichland CountyLynn MillerMontana Dept of Transportation 2009 Snow RodeoDay One - Training & Equipment walk - arounds Having the 20th Snow Rodeo and Equipment Training at the Billings Metra Park provided everyone an opportunity to receive

6 Training opportunities on cattleguard liability, gravel road information, and surveying basics with hands-on field training, Montana LTAP Conference Coordinator Genevieve Albert said. She also noted there were 83 participants for the first day of training and it did not take long to fill the 60 competition spots for Day .. Continued Page 4 Fall 2009 Montana LTAP Montana LTAP Fall 20094.. Continued Page 5 Snow Rodeo (cont d from Page 3)Albert also noted that the Tractor and Equipment Company trainers provided safety walk - arounds on their new equipment as well as participants trying out the new equipment on the east side of the Jenkins, Montana LTAP Director, started the training with various aspects of cattle guard (or car gate) liability issues and provided examples of recent Montana counties involved in cattleguard lawsuits.

7 He also touched on clear zones and the importance of road audits, keeping the traveled way safe for motorists. His second topic on grading gravel roads brought numerous comments from the eighty-plus participants. Alex Frank, Yellowstone County, provided insight into various aspects of grading a road . The third portion of training covered surveying with Jenkins being assisted by Quinn Wright, HKM, on the basics of surveying mathematics. After classroom training, everyone moved outside to learn the basics of equipment set up. Due to the size of the class, half proceeded to break into survey teams of seven or less while the other half of the class went to the equipment area for safety walk - arounds and operating new equipment for an hour and a half. At the end of that time period, everyone switched Two - Snow Rodeo CompetitionSixty competitors tried their hardest to gain points to become best in their equipment classes of snowplow, motorgrader, backhoe, and front end loader, as well as passing the inspection test and written safety Kimball, City of Great Falls, was on hand to assist the Yellowstone County personnel tabulate scores and provide moral support.

8 The Snow Rodeo has taken on a life of its own after being held for twenty years at the City of Great Falls, commented Kimball. Tara Jensen and Kim Peterson from Yellowstone County have really put in that extra effort it takes to make this event happen, as well as all their crew members and other entities such as Montana Department of Transportation, City of Billings, and all the Montana cities and counties that participate. The network opportunities that occur for this workforce are immeasurable. Tractor and Equipment Company provide trainers for equipment walk - arounds and test runs. L-R: Alex Frank, Yellowstone County; Vendor: Chuck Gam, RDO Equipment Mo Henman, Yellowstone County Fall 2009 Montana LTAP5 Snow Rodeo (cont d from Page 4)Although the temps were reaching almost 100 on the second day, the competition was fierce for awards in front end loader,backhoe, snowplow and motorgrader obstacle courses.

9 Here are the winners:Snow Rodeo All-Around Champion 2009 Clay Moore, Yellowstone CountyFront End Loader Division:1st Place Andy Dean, Yellowstone County2nd Place Graveley, Broadwater County3rd Place Jerry Jochinson, Missoula County1st Timer Award Tracy Fairchild, Gallatin CountyBackhoe Division:1st Place Clay Moore, Yellowstone County2nd Place Russell Christensen, Sheridan County3rd Place Marty McConnell, City of Billings1st Timer Award Tracy Fairchild, Gallatin CountySnow Plow Division: 1st Place Andy Dean, Yellowstone County2nd Place Jerry Jochinson, Missoula County3rd Place - Jim Markowski, Yellowstone County1st Timer Award Jim Markowski, Yellowstone CountyMotorgrader Division:1st Place Clay Moore, Yellowstone County2nd Place Cal Bramsen, Missoula County3rd Place Larry Chapman, Lewis & Clark County1st Timer Award Greg Turley, MussellshellFront Row Seated: Marty McConnell, Andy Dean, Cal Bramsen L to R: Clay Moore, Jerry Jochinson, Larry Chapman, Jim Markowski, Russell Christensen, Greg Turley Montana LTAP Fall 2009 Some dates and locations are subject to change.

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