On April 8 & 9, T2 Center Director Donna Shea volunteered to travel to San Antonio, TX to participate in an LTAP peer exchange with seven other states. The goal of the exchange was to share experiences and explore ways to better serve the roadway needs of local governments in respective states. The findings have been very helpful in developing future action steps and strategies for the centers that participated. As with most volunteer experiences, building new relationships and learning about other center's struggles and triumphs was the most valuable thing gained from traveling to Texas. As the T2 Center reflects on this incredibly positive experience, we want to encourage all members of the LTAP and Public Works communities to engage in information exchange with their peers whenever possible!

There are several key principles and practices to safe backing in work zones. How much do you know about safe backing? The first person to correctly answer all of the questions in this quiz and email their answers to creaturo@engr.uconn.edu will win a free spot in the T2 training session of their choosing for themselves or someone in their department!

Whether it's news about a resurfacing project or a flooded road, residents increasingly expect accurate and frequent updates. Social media tools such as Twitter can help you meet their needs. Check out this article to learn how to set up a Twitter account, create messages that residents in your town want read, and discover resources that will help you manage your account and your time effectively. Thanks to our friends at Minnesota LTAP for sharing this information!