Baystate Roads is the Massachusetts LTAP center, located in Amherst, MA.
We provide a wide variety of free publications, free videos from our extensive lending library of transportation and training tapes, technical support, and computer information, as well as referral assistance. We offer free training or information workshops that can be arranged to cover community-specific concerns, while a variety of prescheduled workshops are also held throughout Massachusetts. O
08/04/2026
This is your last chance to register for TWO great upcoming programs, both free for APWA members! Stay up to date, get CEUs, and learn from the best.
August 5: SCRC Asset Management Done Right https://brnw.ch/21x4FMo
August 6: Subsurface Utility Engineering Essentials for Public Works: Smarter Utility Investigations https://brnw.ch/21x4FMp
07/29/2026
07/27/2026
Join us for the CV-STAC Summer Webinar Series: Improving CMV Work Zone Safety: Crash Trends, Survey Findings, and Notable Practices.
Commercial motor vehicles are overrepresented in fatal work zone crashes, and the data can help us better understand where targeted safety efforts can make the greatest impact.
Join UMassSafe’s Dr. Cole Fitzpatrick on Wednesday, July 29 at 2pm EST, for a closer look at 135 fatal CMV work zone crashes across the FMCSA Eastern Service Center region. The webinar will highlight findings from the FHWA-funded NEWZSIP study, including insights from nearly 1,200 drivers and interviews with nine Northeast state DOTs, while sharing practical strategies for enforcement, outreach, and work zone safety programs.
07/27/2026
Baystate Roads spent the week in Louisville, Kentucky, at the 2026 NLTAPA Annual Conference!
Stephanie and Kathryn presented, connected with LTAP and TTAP colleagues from across the country and brought back new ideas to support public works and partners in MA. Thanks to everyone who joined our sessions and shared their experiences throughout the week!
07/23/2026
Congratulations to our Director, Dr. Michael Knodler, on receiving the 2026 ITE Distinguished Transportation Educator Award in Honor of Wilbur S. Smith!
This prestigious award from the Institute of Transportation Engineers recognizes educators who have made a lasting impact on the transportation profession through teaching, mentorship and leadership.
Those of us at the UMass Transportation Center have the privilege of seeing that impact every day. Whether he’s advancing innovative research, building partnerships or creating opportunities for students and professionals alike, Mike’s passion for transportation and commitment to developing the next generation of leaders is evident in everything he does.
We’re proud to celebrate this well-deserved recognition and grateful for the leadership he brings to UMTC every day. Congratulations, Mike!
07/21/2026
Stephanie Cottrell and Kathryn Donnelly made it down to Louisville this week for the National Local and Tribal Technical Assistant Program (NLTAPA) this week! The opening reception was at Slugger Museum last night. Today kicks off the conference where fellow LTAPs will get together to learn and share new strategies and emerging technologies to make our program better.
07/14/2026
Two weeks ago, we had our Advisory Meeting. Cities/towns, MassDOT, and consultants gathered to discuss program updates, upcoming initiatives, and the evolving training needs of local transportation professionals across Massachusetts. Thank you to all of them for their continued guidance and valuable feedback.
We also recognized this year’s Master Roads Scholar recipients. Scott Bernard accepted his award in person. Jay Conceison accepted on behalf of Chris Ryan (Town of Easton), and Jeff Thiem (Town of Athol) accepted on behalf of his brother, Jaret Thiem (Town of Royalston). Fun fact: Jeff and Jaret are two of a set of triplets!
Congratulations to all of this year’s Master Roads Scholars for their commitment to professional development and serving their communities.