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Specifications:
Cut Away Chassis Shuttle Bus 8x2/4 and 10x2/4 American Bus	Required Reading & Bid Forms
Cut Away Chassis Shuttle Bus 12x2/4 American Bus	Invitation for Bid (IFB)
Cut Away Chassis Shuttle Bus 16x2/4 American Bus	Bid Proposal Form
20/24 Passenger Bus Wheelchair Lift-Equipped American Bus	Model Clauses
Standard (Unmodified) Mini-Van Ilderton Dodge	Nondiscrimination (EEO)
Low Floor Wheelchair Ramp Mini Van American Bus	Copy of Advertisement
15 Passenger Center Aisle Contoured Roof Van Ilderton Dodge	Pre-award Certification Forms
4-wheel Drive Full-Hybrid SUV Ilderton Dodge	Contract end date - June 30, 2009
Bid Tally Sheet FY08	Contract Ilderton Dodge
	Contract American Bus
KYTC Encourages DBE Participation A directory of the Disadvantage Business Enterprise (DBE) for 2007 can be found on the KYTC web site and read more about the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. From the desk of . . . Vickie Bourne, Executive Director Office of Transportation Delivery FTA Construction Project Handbook Operating Authority Requests on Oct 26, 2006 Operating Authority Requests on Aug 2006 Training Video Available Subject: [RTAP] Clean, Sober and Safe is released! An employee drug awareness training video is available!  Clean, Sober and Safe is a 23 minute training video produced by the Center for Urban Transportation Research in Tampa Florida.  It begins by taking a look back at how and why DOT drug and alcohol testing became required.  The viewer is then educated on the harmful effects of the five prohibited drugs and the dangers of misusing alcohol.  In closing, employees are briefly familiarized with the collection process and the circumstances under which they are subject to testing. The video and its accompanying handbook will aid transit agencies in meeting the 60 minutes of required drug awareness education for all safety sensitive employees.  Funding for this important training tool was provided by the Florida Department of Transportation.  The video and handbook can be downloaded free of charge, from the following website: http://www.cutr.usf.edu/byrnessamsite Diana Byrnes - Substance Abuse Management Specialist - Center for Urban Transportation Research University of South Florida - 4202 E. Fowler Avenue CUT 100 - Tampa, FL 33620 - PH 813-426-6980 http://www.cutr.usf.edu/byrnessamsite All documents open in a new web page.  Close the document to return to KPTA's website.	DRAFT Kentucky State Management Plan October 2007 SECTION 5311 NON-URBANIZED AREA PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM, SECTION 5310 ELDERLY AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES CAPITAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, SECTION 5316 JOB ACCESS and REVERSE COMMUTE PROGRAM, SECTION 5317 NEW FREEDOM INITIATIVE - Office of Transportation Delivery October 2007.  All public comments, suggestions and/or feedback on the State Management Plan should be directed to Vickie Bourne, Executive Director, Office of Transportation Delivery - 200 Mero St., W3-10-01, Frankfort, KY 40622.

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FTA DRUG & ALCOHOL REGULATIONS

Newsletter/Updates

From the Federal Transit Administration - Safety & Security Web Site

Direct questions about the Drug & Alcohol Program to the KYTC/OTD Project Manager

Summer 2001 - Issue # 19 Part 655 is Final	Winter 2002 - Issue # 20 Keep Focused on Safety
Spring 2002 - Issue # 21 "Best Practices" Out in Spring	Summer 2002 - Issue # 22 Revised Implementations Guidelines Available
Fall 2002 - Issue # 23 Evaluation Concludes Benefits Outweigh Cost	Spring 2003 - Issue # 24  Drug and Alcohol Discussion Forum Announced
Summer 2003 - Issue # 25 HIPAA and DOT Rules Don't Conflict	Winter 2004 - Issue # 26 Key Policy Makers on the Move
Spring 2004 - Issue #27 ODAPC Director Appointed	Summer 2004 - Issue #28 New FTA Drug & Alcohol Program Manager
Winter 2005 - Issue # 29 MIS Reports Due March 15	Fall 2005 - Issue #30 FTA Drug & Alcohol Program National Conference is Announced
Winter 2006 - Issue #31 Random Rates Remain the Same	Spring 2006 - Issue #32 Drug & Alcohol Program National Conference is Success

Drug and Alcohol Testing Audit Program

Conforming Product List for Collection Site Assessments (Download from DOT Web Site) 

SAP: Kathy L. Miles Danville, KY phone: 859-236-0853

 http://www.dot.gov/ost/dapc/testingpubs/20060629_CPL_EBT.pdf or our saved file at  20060629_CPL_EBT.pdf

• Substance Abuse Professionals in Kentucky (SAP) List

• SAP Exams

•  Kentucky Alcohol & Drug Counselors Board                  

• International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium / Alcohol & Other Drug Abuse, Inc. (ICRC/AODA Inc.)
   

• More on the International Certification Reciprocity Consortium/Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse, Inc.(ICRC/AODA)

 

"ODAPC Reminders" Collection Site Security and Integrity Issues We want to remind Employers, C/TPAs, Collectors, and Collection Sites about the importance of collection security and integrity procedures outlined in Part 40 and the "DOT Urine Specimen Collection Guidelines." We want you to give special attention to some of the procedures that collectors must follow each and every collection. Collectors have to: Pay careful attention to employees throughout the collection process. Ensure that there is no unauthorized access into the collection areas. Make sure that employees show proper picture ID, empty pockets, remove outer garments (e.g., coveralls, jacket, coat, hat), and leave briefcases, purses, and bags behind. Maintain personal control of the specimen and CCF at all times during the collection. In addition, Collectors must: 1. Secure any water sources or otherwise make them unavailable to employees (e.g., turn off water inlet, tape handles to prevent opening faucets, secure tank lids); 2. Ensure that the water in the toilet and tank (if applicable) has bluing (coloring) agent in it. Tape or otherwise secure shut any movable toilet tank top, or put bluing in the tank; 3. Ensure that no soap, disinfectants, cleaning agents, or other possible adulterants are present; 4. Inspect the site to ensure that no foreign or unauthorized substances are present; 5. Ensure that undetected access (e.g., through a door not in your view) is not possible; 6. Secure areas and items (e.g., ledges, trash receptacles, paper towel holders, under-sink areas) that appear suitable for concealing contaminants; and 7. Recheck items (1) through (6) following each collection to ensure the site’s continued integrity. If you are an Employer or C/TPA, please make sure that your Collectors and Collection Sites are taking necessary measures to follow the proper procedures. Make sure they have had the proper training. If you are a Collector or operate a Collection Site, please ensure that you have adequate measures in place to protect the integrity of the collection process and the privacy of employees. And refresh yourselves on the proper Part 40 & Collection Guidelines security practices by reviewing: http://www.dot.gov/ost/dapc/NEW_DOCS/subpart_d/40_43.doc http://www.dot.gov/ost/dapc/testingpubs/200612_urine_guidelines.doc Thank you.

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TRANSIT SYSTEM FLEXIBILITY PROTECTION ACT OF 2006                       Public transportation systems serving urbanized areas (UZAs) exceeding 200,000 in population can not use federal funds for general operating expenses – only capital expenditures and asset maintenance.  While the 200K-population threshold is used elsewhere in transportation formulas, crossing this threshold always carries benefits (access to more federal money), except in transit.  Read More .....

TEA-21-Funds Available Ms. Vickie Bourne has provided a link to apply for TE funds and wanted to share this with KPTA members.  So here are the new Transportation Enhancement Guidelines.  Transit operators across the state may have a project that could be funded by TE funds.  Kentucky Transportation Cabinet - tea21.ky.gov