This funding is available to both ODOT and local governments, and it can be used to make improvements on any public roadway. ODOT funds a mix of spot safety projects, such as intersection improvements, and systemic safety treatments, such as center and edge line rumble stripes and cable barrier, which can be installed across many miles for less cost.
Major changes are underway to our Highway Safety Improvement Program to focus limited funding on fatal and serious injury crashes. Read more about these initiatives Learn how to apply for systemic safety improvements, funding focused on roadway departure issues and pedestrian safety. The formal safety application process is for higher-cost, more complex safety improvements that require a more detailed review.
Ohio Department of Transportation. This is just a separator between the navigation and the help and search icons. Carolina is a female tuberculosis detection rat based in Dar es Salaam, a mega-city in Tanzania.
Carolina can search sputum samples in 20 minutes, much faster than a lab technician. Adopt Carolina and help us fight TB. Shuri is a staff favourite with a cheeky personality who brings a smile to the face of everyone she meets. He turned 8 in November which is very elderly for this species; and sadly died peacefully in his sleep in January of old age. Mannes is strong-minded and a hard worker. Based in Siem Reap, Cambodia, he's known for his tenacity, high-levels of concentration, and loyalty when he's out in the field.
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Landmines and tuberculosis kill. Your support enables people to live, work, and play without fear. APOPO empowers people and communities. Your support helps create jobs and improves economic and environmental conditions. A digital Welcome Pack stacked full of pictures, facts, figures, and quotes that will tell you everything you need to know.
Monthly updates direct to your email inbox to keep you up to date with the latest news and information from the field. Alternatively, you can email adoption apopo. Over the years, award recipients have been recognized for a variety of outstanding contributions, and this year is no different. Hundreds of nominations were received this year and reviewed through a committee process with representatives from all executive branch departments.
Learning about the nominees' contributions to their departments and their fellow Alaskans is inspiring. Marx, P. I am proud to work among people who value and practice philanthropy in such a meaningful way. To be entered in the drawing, state employees must update their profile or make a SHARE pledge through the Nexus giving site. Congratulations, Mr. This national award recognizes distinguished contributions to the topographic mapping of the United States.
As airports across the nation adapt to changing climates, the team at FAI came up with a unique idea to improve the removal of ice and compacted snow. Frison took the idea behind commercial icebreakers and designed an icebreaking machine named the Yeti. The Yeti fractures ice on runways and taxiways by creating pockets in the ice allowing deicing chemicals to get to the underlying asphalt faster than chemicals alone. The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities is excited to present the following graduates form our very own Alaska Maintenance Leadership Academy.
Through the development of key leadership skills and the integration of theory and practice, this series equips leaders to address the critical issues impacting their organization and the state of Alaska.
Good leaders provide motivation and inspiration for an organization. Motivation can improve morale and productivity, as well as encourage employees to think outside of the box and come up with creative proposals. Effective leadership can also help guide the direction of an organization or work group. Graduates of the academy are well prepared to lead and exhibit the core values of the department : Integrity, Excellence, and Respect. It is a proud moment for the entire department to see these employees recognized for their determination, dedication, innovation and excellence in service to the citizens of Alaska.
For all the information about these winners, honorable mentions and other nominees, please visit dot. Thank you to all who submitted nominations for the below awards, and congratulations to all of the winners!
Many of his counterparts are unable to achieve this presence and level of visibility and activity. The public has commented on how outstanding and yet unexpected this service is. She is a great teacher and mentor. The department is proud to recognize the following State Equipment Fleet employees for their outstanding accomplishments in Congratulations to Jon, Chad, and Diana.
We are lucky and proud to have outstanding employees like you in the department. Keep up the great work! Nice work to all, we're proud to have you as co-workers and peers! Continuing the high standard that is held by this region to work hard, the following recipients of the Commendation awards were:.
Matt Ellingson and Paul Krenzke , equipment operators stationed in Fairbanks, Tim Fickus , an equipment operator stationed in Coldfoot, along with Kevin Wood, a rover equipment operator in Fairbanks, have earned this Extra Mile Award for their heroic efforts in harsh conditions, giving comfort and aid to a critically injured coworker. We are grateful, and privileged to serve with them. AMLA includes the sharing of ideas among participants, communicating using common language and supporting the mission of keeping Alaska moving through service and infrastructure.
AMLA is continually evolving and improving based on input from the graduates. Graduates of the academy are well prepared to lead and exhibit the core values of the department: Integrity, Excellence, and Respect. Thank you and congratulations to each of these exceptional employees for their outstanding service and teamwork. And, thank you to their colleagues for taking the time and energy to nominate and recognize their accomplishments. All participants passed a final examine to earn their certificate.
Three internationally acclaimed APWA instructors came to Alaska to help our winter maintenance professionals expand their knowledge of winter maintenance planning and preparation, increase their understanding of winter weather, learn how to better use traditional and alternative anti-icing and deicing chemicals, improve the training of their teams, and enhance communications with the public.
The goal of the program was to provide a base level of knowledge for managers charged with supervising their winter maintenance operations. The TSA Inspector said that he had never been to an inspection where everything was laid out in an organized manner.
All security paperwork was in order, all training had been completed, all security systems were functioning, and all airport tenants knew the security rules of the airport. Thank you too to their colleagues for taking the time and energy to nominate and recognize their accomplishments. These individuals were qualified by education, experience and examination, and are bound by a strict code of ethics. The P. We are proud of their accomplishments and the additional credentials to our departments.
To earn this designation, candidates must demonstrate an in-depth knowledge in a wide range of airport related topics including management, Federal Aviation Administration and Transportation Security Administration regulatory requirements, property management, and environmental regulations. Candidates are required to meet a number of pre-requisites to earn this designation, and complete a three phase process.
Bailey is one of only 22 in Alaska with the APR distinction and among approximately 5, worldwide. The accreditation examination process tests 10 groupings of competencies and is administered by a consortium of nine leading public relations organizations.
Tim is a senior engineer for the design of marine facilities for Southeast Region. Since , Tim has been an integral part of the marine design section at Southeast Region and provides a lead engineering role in the planning, design and construction of marine facilities — primarily on AMHS ferry terminal projects. Tim has worked on projects at nearly all the Southeast and Southcentral ferry terminal locations.
During the past year, Tim completed design work on new ferry terminal mooring structures, pile supported docks and vehicle transfer bridges in Annette Bay Metlakatla , Angoon, Hoonah and Pelican. He was instrumental in designing a major repair project this fall for the Cordova Ferry Terminal in which the float system was damaged by adverse weather conditions and was in imminent danger of loss of property. Tim routinely develops unique and cost effective solutions in every aspect of his work and is always willing to offer his time and expertise to help others.
Reinhardt from approximately 50 nominees as one of ten Women of Achievement. Through the Asian Alaskan Cultural Center, and Wat Dhamma Bhavana Buddhist Center, she assists immigrants in finding housing, employment, and acculturating into the community.
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