By Elahe Izadi
Texting and driving can be a lethal combination, and many campaigns have paid special attention to newer drivers who may be tempted to send messages while behind the wheel. But a new study from Wayne State University researchers shows that texting and driving can be even more dangerous for older and experienced drivers. (more…)
Public Comments on LHTAC’s Funding Applications will be taken March 23rd through April 6th.
The Local Highway Technical Assistance Council (LHTAC) will be accepting comments and suggestions for improvements on our current funding applications. Areas open for comment include: the application process, format of applications, questions/scoring etc.
Comments must be submitted to lhtac@lhtac.org by April 6, 2015. Please use LHTAC APPLICATION COMMENTS in the subject field of the email.
Prior to new applications coming out in fall of 2015, the LHTAC Council will review and take into consideration the comments received. Changes to applications will be approved at the September Council meeting and will appear in the final release of applications in fall of 2015.
Your feedback is important to us. Thank you for taking the time to comment.
The City of Nampa is hosting the 2015 International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Idaho Meeting and Certification
Note: This information was originally sent out by the City of Nampa and is being posted by LHTAC as a courtesy to inform locals about this opportunity.
We have been planning our 2015 IMSA meeting schedule for several weeks now and the schedules have finally come together. Please take advantage of the below training opportunities and we look forward to your participation. (more…)
The Local Highway Technical Assistance Council provides an important linkage between Local Highway Jurisdictions and the Idaho Transportation Department 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.
EDC News http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/everydaycounts/edcnews/02052015.cfm
Geosynthetic reinforced soil-integrated bridge system technology is an Every Day Counts innovation that can help reduce bridge construction time and cost. Because they are easy to build and use common equipment and materials, GRS-IBS projects can be built in weeks instead of months. (more…)