Research associate recognized for work with LTAP
Senior Professional Research Associate泭Ren矇e Railsback泭was awarded the William E. Korbitz Public Works Leader of the Year Award at the Colorado American Public Works Association () State Conference on Monday, Oct.泭29. This award is APWAs highest honor for service to the public works industry and recognizes Ren矇es contributions as the director of the Colorado Local Technical Assistance Program (). LTAP is sponsored by the CU Boulder CEAE department and works to improve the quality and safety of local and rural roads through technical training, innovation implementation and information exchange. LTAP strives to foster a safe, efficient, and environmentally sound surface transportation system by improving skills and increasing knowledge of the transportation workforce and decision makers.
After receiving the award, Railsback said, Ive been told Im known for the passion I have for this job. I once read, Its more than what you do, its what you do it for.泭Well, I do it for all of you my family in Public Works! 泭This Award was completely unexpected, but its greatly appreciated to see the positive impact my service has had on our industry. 泭
Earlier this month, Colorado LTAP was also awarded a 2018 STIC Innovation Excellence Award. They were recognized for their focus on helping local agencies adapt new transportation innovations. Railsbacks leadership of LTAP for the last 18 years has been essential to working to improve our states local road system.