Ada County Highway District: Hurt Slip Form
Problem: Previously, when ACHD replaced sidewalk panels adjacent to lawn areas, we over-excavated and disturbed an area approximately one foot wide by the length of the sidewalk being replaced (10′-20′ typically). This often caused damage to sprinkler heads and lines as well as causing a need to replace topsoil and sod. (more…)
Problem: When sweeping streets, two passes are required per lane to fully clean the pavement. This requires either two brooms with operators or one sweeper taking twice as long to clean the road. (more…)
Problem: Boundary County Road and Bridge crews can often be called out to fill sandbags to reoccurring flooding problems occurring simultaneously throughout the county. In the past, this required a dump truck to dump a load of sand in an accessible spot and then sand bags were filled by crew members with hand shovels. This was a slow process and took many workers to complete the task. It was also a safety concern due to the possibilities of back injuries, and the need for speed to keep ahead of the water. (more…)
The Local Highway Technical Assistance Council strives to recognize, reward and share innovation ideas!
For 2016 we awarded 2 jurisdictions and 1 individual. Jurisdictions will be recognized at their association’s conference in the fall and given the chance to host a discounted T2 Center Course for their employees with lunch provided by LHTAC. The individual award includes a $250 cash prize, a free T2 Center Course, and recognition in front of the their commissioners meeting and the Highway District Conference.
Jurisdiction Winners
Boundary County: Sand Bag Filler Chute
Post Falls HD: Swing Sweep
Individual Winner
ACHD, Bryant Hurt: Hurt Slip Form
Our winning innovations, as well as the runner ups, will be showcased in the upcoming months LHTAC Tech News.
The Local Highway Technical Assistance Council wants to recognize, reward and share your ideas for innovation. Examples of innovations include cost saving techniques, developing new technology and resource sharing.
Innovation Idea Award Flyer (PDF)
Award submissions are due August 12, 2016.
For more information and to make a submission visit www.lhtac.org/training/innovation.