This issue includes an announcement on the upcoming regional workshop on the United Tribes Technical College campus (tied to the International Powwow) with transportation and transit training tracks, lists a calendar of fall 2026 events and courses across the region, and introduces free self-paced “LearnTracks” online learning paths for tribal agencies. It also includes practical advice from SDTTAP Program Manager Greg Vavra on budgeting, treating road departments like businesses, and using life-cycle cost analysis.
Northern TTAP is excited to resume the longstanding tradition of having a regional workshop leading up to the United Tribes Technical College International Powwow. This event will take place on the UTTC campus and will feature two tracks: transportation and transit.
This issue includes tips on managing gravel roads under hot dry summer conditions, the use of advisory speed plaques to improve safety and a calendar of upcoming training events. The newsletter also includes a summary of the transportation safety plan recently updated for the Wind River Reservation in Wyoming. The plan may provide guidance for other reservations looking to develop or update their own safety plans.
The event will be held in Box Elder, SD, just outside of Rapid City, and will focus on advancing the skills of Tribal leaders, transportation administrators, managers, equipment operators, maintenance crews and others. Experts will share experience and knowledge on improving road maintenance practices and advancing Tribal transportation infrastructure and safety.
