What is NLTAPA?

Question: What is NLTAPA or LTAP?

Answer: 

The National Local and Tribal Technical Assistance Program (NLTAPA) Association’s main objectives are to build awareness about Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) in the transportation community, assist FHWA with developing strategies for the program, and build the capacity of each Center to best meet the needs of its customers.

In every State of the United States, plus Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, a Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) center exists to offer direct access to transportation resources for local governments (counties, cities, towns, and other municipalities) and Tribes (through the TTAP centers). These resources aim to improve safety in every community and include training, technical assistance, and support to encourage the use of innovative solutions in transportation programs.
 

Primary Focus Areas

• Safety - Improve awareness and apply best practices in roadway and worker safety
• Infrastructure Management - Accelerate the implementation of best practices in planning, design, construction, maintenance, management, and operations of the surface transportation system
• Workforce Development - Assist stakeholders in attracting & retaining knowledgeable and skilled transportation workers
• Organizational Excellence - Deliver efficient services to stakeholders through the effective management of organizational resources, striving for continuous improvement

Resources: 

• National LTAP & TTAP Association
• NLTAPA Flyer