MUTCD Draft Informational Webinar Recordings

Posted April 19, 2021 & filed under LHTAC News.

FHWA recently hosted a series of webinars introducing the MUTCD draft currently open for public comment. Interest was high and seats were limited. Recordings of these webinars are now available. A PDF of the presentation given during the webinars can be downloaded from within the recordings in the “Download Files” box at the bottom of the screen (please note that after clicking on Download Files, the file will open in a new window).

Public comments on the proposed MUTCD update are being accepted through May 14, 2021.
More details at https://mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov/mutcd_news.htm

Custer County Road & Bridge—Gravel Road Maintenance Seminar

Posted April 15, 2021 & filed under LHTAC News, T2 News.

Custer County Road & Bridge is sponsoring this training to improve the viability of their gravel road network and is providing the opportunity for other jurisdictions in the area to obtain similar background and training on improving the gravel road quality throughout the area.

May 18, 2021, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm—Classroom Training
411 Clinic Rd. Challis, ID 83226

May 19 & 20, 2021, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Field Training (TBD)

Training Flyer (PDF)

Participants in these courses are eligible for Road Scholar Elective Credits through the Idaho T2 Center.

Cost:
Classroom: $85/student
Field: $200/student (includes both days)

Questions:
Stephen F. Freiburger, PE
(208) 921-8491

POSITION OPENING: HERBICIDE APPLICATOR/EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

Posted April 13, 2021 & filed under LHTAC News.

Canyon Highway District No. 4 is accepting applications at this time for the position of Herbicide Applicator/Equipment Operator. Salary Range / $21.33 – $24.88 depending on experience. (more…)

ITD’s Guidance on Flagger Certifications and Traffic Control Supervisors

Posted April 7, 2021 & filed under Construction, LHTAC News, T2 News.

As of April 1, 2021 only flaggers certified via in-person training are allowed to work on projects. However, flaggers certified through an ATSSA or Evergreen Safety Council online course prior to April 1, 2021 may continue to be allowed on projects under the certain conditions.

Read the full ITD Memorandum on Flagger Certification
https://itd.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/FlaggerTrainingCertification.pdf

Similar guidance is now in place for Traffic Control Supervisors

Read the full ITD Memorandum on Traffic Control Supervisors
https://itd.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/TCS_Temporary_Measures.pdf