Posts Categorized: LHTAC News

Notice of Funding – Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) Program

Posted & filed under Funding News, LHTAC News.

The Federal Railroad Administration has announced a funding opportunity under the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) Program.  Applications are Due June 22, 2026 11:59 PM ET.  See the Notice of Funding Opportunity for details on how to submit.  Projects eligible for Local Highway Jurisdictions include:

  • Highway-rail grade crossing improvement projects;
  • Any project necessary to enhance multimodal connections or facilitate service integration between rail service and other modes;
  • Deployment of railroad safety technology;

The CRISI program requires a 20% local match and projects will be evaluated based on project readiness and technical merit.  Previous successful awards in Idaho have been projects that have eliminated private rail crossings, crossing/signal upgrades and rail realignment reducing highway closures.

 

Interested applicants can contact Ken Kanownik, kkanownik@LHTAC.org for technical assistance and additional information.

New T2 System is Online

Posted & filed under LHTAC News, T2 News.

The new T2 Center registration system is online as of Jan 28, 2026.  Classes will be published January 30, 2026.  Until then you can update your account, check your class history and transcripts, and get acquainted.  For instructions, refer to this document (PDF).  To login, use the new address:

https://www.t2.lhtac.org

Some additional details are located at https://lhtac.org/training .

Updated Stewardship Agreement – 2025

Posted & filed under LHTAC News.

The Local Highway Technical Assistance Council (LHTAC) and the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) have signed a new stewardship agreement.

This agreement ensures that, for at least the next five years, LHTAC is able to continue to assist locals in the contract administration of the Federal-aid program throughout Idaho. Outlined within the agreement are defined authorities for stakeholders, and procedures and processes that are to be implemented when working through the Federal-aid process.

  • Stewardship Agreement (PDF)

Q3 Quarterly Project Updates

Posted & filed under LHTAC News, Reports.

The Local Highway Technical Assistance Council (LHTAC) provides an important linkage between Local Highway Jurisdictions (LHJs) and the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) in the utilization of Federal-aid highway funds available to the LHJs in Idaho. These quarterly progress reports include the status listing of current and upcoming LHTAC projects for each district.

  • Q3 2025 Quarterly Report – District 1 (PDF)
  • Q3 2025 Quarterly Report – District 2 (PDF)
  • Q3 2025 Quarterly Report – District 3 (PDF)
  • Q3 2025 Quarterly Report – District 4 (PDF)
  • Q3 2025 Quarterly Report – District 5 (PDF)
  • Q3 2025 Quarterly Report – District 6 (PDF)