Skip to content

Tribal Consultation Meeting for Tribal Technical Assistance Program (TTAP) - Presentation Slideshow

Download as PDF

Regional Coverage

map showing regional coverage throughout the U.S.A.

National Coverage

map showing national coverage plus a national org chart

Text of Organizational Chart

  • Center for Local Aid Support
    • UVA Administration
      • Planning & Procurement
      • Project Delivery
      • Maintenance & Operations
      • Safety
        • Motor Vehicle Injury Prevention
      • Data & Asset Management
    • Road Scholars Certification Program

Former Center Structure

Comments Received:

  • Some Tribes felt under served,
  • Some regions charged for training,
  • Training provided not technical enough for tribes' needs
  • Frequency of training offered are not at the level for them to take advantage of the training,
  • Others find it difficult to find the time for their key or only staff to take the training,
  • Training is short sessions at a conferences rather than longer session to truly understand the topics.
graph showing total training hours from 2013 to 2016

Text Summary of Chart

Self Reported Data from All TTAP Centers:

  • 2013 - aprx 1800 hours
  • 2014 - aprx 1300 hours
  • 2015 - aprx 1900 hours
  • 2016 - aprx 1200 hours

5 Year Average:

TTAP Center: 233 hours
Comparably Funding LTAP Centers: 576 hours

Program Objectives

  • Increase hours of training
  • Focus more resources on training
  • Improve technical subject matter expertise
  • Provide equity of delivery
  • Ensure consistency
  • Provide foundational elements of a highway training program
  • Build tribal technical capacity
  • Advance innovation

2017 Timeline

2017 Timeline

Text of 2017 Timeline

  • Jan:
    • TTPCC Meeting in Albuquerque, NM - Shared data on current TTAP centers, discussed the need to compete agreements, discussed opportunity to do something different. Developed 8 options for consideration.
  • Feb:
    • TTPCC Conference Call - Discussed options developed in Albuquerque and decided to continue developing scope for two models.
    • TTPCC Conference Call - Introduced scope of work for two models. Individuals on call selected one for FHWA to continue developing.
    • TTPCC Conference Call - Full committee phone vote on scope of work for FHWA to pursue. Quorum present.
  • Mar:
    • 15th Annual Alaska Tribal Transportation Symposium - Provided a presentation on the status of the TTAP at the symposium.
    • TTPCC Meeting in Durant, OK - Further discussed option being pursued and TTPCC role.
  • Apr:
    • Great Plains Tribal Transportation Workshop - Provided a presentation on the status of the TTAP, data on existing structure and discussed path forward.
    • National Congress of American Indians Office of the Secretary responded on potential reorganization at
      mid-year meeting.
  • Jun:
    • Informational webinars on the potential restructuring of TTAP - June 22, 23, 26, 28 and 29, 2017.
  • Aug:
    • Issued Request for Proposals

Timeline from August 2017 through March 2018

Text of 2017-2018 Timeline

  • 2017 -
    • Aug :
      • Issued Request for Proposals
    • Sept:
      • Reviewed Proposals
    • Dec:
      • Awarded Contract for 2 Year Pilot
  • 2018 -
    • Mar:
      • Initiated Training & Technical Assistance

Pilot Progress

Training Hours from 2013 through 2019 showing increased training opportunities under the new structure

Text summary of Total Training Hours chart

Total Training Hours Under Former Structure and During Pilot

  • Former Structure (self reported data)
    • 2013 - aprx 1800 hours
    • 2014 - aprx 1300 hours
    • 2015 - aprx 1900 hours
    • 2016 - aprx 1200 hours
  • During Pilot
    • Year 1 (March 19, 2018 to March 15, 2019)
      • Delivered - aprx 2800 hours
      • Offered - aprx 4600 hours
    • Year 2 (March 16, 2019 to Present)
      • Delivered - aprx 500 hours
      • Offered - aprx 980 hours

Training Locations Map Original Program

Map showing all the training locations

Training Locations Comparison between Original Program and Pilot

Map showing original training locations as small black dots and new training locations in colored dots

View larger version of the Training Location Comparison map

Regional Comparison

Center with Best 5-Year Training Average

circle chart showing training topics at best Center for March 2016 through March 2017

Text Summary of "Topical Training Delivered - March 2016 to March 2017" Chart

Topics Addressed from Most Time Offered to Least:

  • Safety (aprx 45%)
  • Non-Highway Topics (aprx 18%)
  • Asset & Data Management (aprx 18%)
  • Project Delivery (aprx 12%)
  • Planning & Procurement (aprx 7%)
  • Maintenance & Operations (none)

Total Training Hours: 263.5

Pilot - 1st Year - Same Regional Area

circle chart showing training topics delivered in the same area during the pilot March 2018 through March 2019

Text Summary of "Topical Training Delivered - March 2018 to March 2019" Chart

Topics Addressed from Most Time Offered to Least:

  • Safety (aprx 30%)
  • Project Delivery (aprx 25%)
  • Planning & Procurement (aprx 20%)
  • Asset & Data Management (aprx 15%)
  • Maintenance & Operations (aprx 10%)
  • Non-Highway Topics (none)

Total Training Hours: 514.5

Results Dashboard

Dashboard items showing data from the face to face training sessions, technical assistance calls, total classes, etc

* the current updated Dashboard information is available online

View larger version of the Dashboard

Explore TTAP
Innovation Exchange Webinars

Bill Grants Federal Requirements Seminar New

An introductory webinar to assist local and tribal agencies with applying for transportation funding under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL).

View webinar →

Contact Information Center for Local-Aid Support

Victoria Peters
Director
720-963-3522
Victoria.Peters@dot.gov

Andy Byra
Program Specialist
720-963-3550
Andy.Byra@dot.gov

Andrea Kirk
Program Specialist
Andrea.Kirk@dot.gov
502.223.6759

Danielle Mathis-Lee
Program Specialist
703-235-0528
Danielle.Mathis-Lee@dot.gov

Accelerated Innovation Deployment (AID) Demonstration Grants

New applications for the AID Demonstration program are being accepted through Grants.gov (search for Opportunity Number FHWA-2016-21063). While Application Instructions are available for download, please refer to the NOFO and Notice of Correction to learn about the selection criteria, application requirements, and evaluation process.

Proposal Narrative Template
https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/
innovation/grants/
application_instructions.pdf

The June 7, 2017 Innovation Exchange webinar provided information on how to write an AID proposal. The recording for that webinar can be found at:

Webinar
https://connectdot.connect
solutions.com/p7zvd0q6uc2/?launch-er=false&fcsContent=true
&pbMode=normal

Stay connected with
Local Aid Support

Sign up to receive the CLAS quarterly e-Newsletter.

Online Training Booklet for LTAPs

Download PDF for more information on available online training resources.

back to top