Funding Opportunity!

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES (ADA) CURB/RAMP PROGRAM

This information is being sent out by LHTAC as a courtesy to inform locals about this funding opportunity. 

The Idaho Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Curb Ramp Program is a state-administered program that provides funding for projects to address curb ramps on the state highway system. The goal of the program is to provide accessible facilities for pedestrians with disabilities while allowing local jurisdiction flexibility in meeting the required standards. The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) is allocating $500,000 of state funds annually for this program. Applicants can qualify for up to $60,000 in state funding to construct new or alter existing curb ramps on the state highway system to meet the requirements of the ADA. Funds can only be used for construction purposes. This program provides local communities more control over the design of pedestrian facilities in their communities and makes better economical use of dollars through the use of state funds while addressing accessibility on the state highway system.

Visit ITD’s website for more information and to download the application. http://itd.idaho.gov/ContractingServices/ADA/default.htm

Safety Grants available for Local Highway Jurisdictions!
NOW Accepting FFY 2017 Highway Safety Grant Applications

The Idaho Department of Transportation Office of Highway Safety funds grants, which address specific traffic safety priority areas, including Impaired Driving, Aggressive Driving, Distracted Driving, Occupant Protection, Child Passenger Safety, Motorcycle Safety, Youthful Drivers and Traffic Records. Grants may be awarded for assisting the Idaho Office of Highway Safety in addressing traffic safety deficiencies, expansion of an ongoing activity, or development of a new program or intervention. This application is for year‐long grants and is not the same as the Traffic Enforcement Mobilization Agreement (TEMA). (more…)

Potential Funding for Local Highway Jurisdictions

The U.S. Secretary of Transportation recently released a message to transportation stakeholder regarding the first guidance on a new Federal grant program for freight. (more…)