Posts Categorized: LHTAC News

Equipment Maintenance

Today most equipment requires the use of a spark arrestor. A spark arrestor is a mechanical device that traps or destroys hot exhaust particles that have been released from an internal combustion engine. (more…)

Asset Management

LHTAC strongly encourages all local road jurisdictions to use an asset management system to aid in tracking and planning road assets and their  maintenance.  Each jurisdiction can decide what system best fits their needs and budget.  To help provide a low cost option, LHTAC and iWorq negotiated a solution for Idaho’s local road jurisdictions. (more…)

ITD families featured in work zone safety PSA

ITD and the Office of Highway Safety created a public service announcement to raise awareness of safety in roadway construction zones. ITD employees and their children are featured in the PSA, urging motorists to leave early, slow down and pay attention. Work Zone Awareness Week was April 11-15, but vigilance must extend beyond the week. Watch PSA

Large Loads on Local Roads

Beginning July 1st, routes in Idaho that allow 129,000 pound loads will be expanded to include the interstate system.  With this expansion, more local roads will be accessible to these large load trucks. With that, producers and carriers are wishing to take advantage of the opportunity to reduce shipping costs by increasing the weight of each load, thereby reducing the number of needed trips.  (more…)

Vehicle Heatstroke Prevention

Did know that heatstroke is the leading cause of vehicular non-crash-related deaths for children under 14?  In fact, an average of 37 children die from vehicle heatstroke each year.

While it seems like an impossible mistake to make, every parent or caregiver can potentially become distracted, and distractions often fuel this devastating situation. No one is immune. Yet, this tragedy is 100% preventable.

We each have a role to play to help keep our kids safe. Help us share live-saving tips and resources with as many people as we can.

Click HERE to get your Heatstroke Prevention Toolkit.