LRSP Part 1: Local Road Safety Plan Implementation

Posted December 5, 2019 & filed under LHTAC News.

The National Center for Rural Road Safety (Rural Safety Center) and the NLTAPA Safety Working Group are co-hosting a FREE, 1.5-hour online webinar.

December 17th 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. MT

Webinar Description
This webinar will feature noteworthy practices from the LRSP Implementation Peer Exchange held in Bismarck, North Dakota. In addition, this webinar will showcase counties that have begun implementation of LRSPs. These counties will highlight the methodologies and processes used to begin implementing their plans locally by describing types of safety projects, funding opportunities, and strategies to streamline safety projects. (more…)

Do you have Pavement Preservation Questions? Road Resource Has Answers

Posted November 22, 2019 & filed under LHTAC News.

Melynda Boswell recently spoke at the 59^th Idaho Asphalt Conference on some tools that we thought would be useful to Idaho’s Local Highway Jurisdictions. RoadResource.org

Which Treatment is Right for My Road?

The Situation:

Demand is increasing for asphalt emulsions, preservation and recycling. However, local agencies are still unaware of benefits and best practices to successfully choose and apply these treatments. (more…)

LHTAC Presents Innovation Idea Awards at IAHD & IACERS Local Transportation Convention

Posted November 22, 2019 & filed under Innovation Idea Award, LHTAC News.

The Idaho Association of Highway Districts (IAHD) and Idaho Association of County Engineers and Road Supervisors (IACERS) recently partnered to host a single Local Transportation Convention.

This three-day convention provided attendees with training and networking opportunities to strengthen current practices and better improve Idaho’s infrastructure.

LHTAC staff were involved and presented on numerous topics including: an update on the small bridge inventory, railroad signs, 129k. trucks and the new permitting process, bridge preservation with an inside look on finding the right treatment for the right road and other LHTAC updates.

Three of the Innovation Idea Award winners were presented their awards by Laila Kral, LHTAC’s Deputy Director.

“It is exciting to see so many outstanding nominations from local highway jurisdictions around the state. The nominations we received illustrated how hard the transportation community is working to develop both time and cost-saving efficiencies.” Laila Kral

Comment on potential 129,000-lb. truck routes on US-93, ID-75

Posted November 20, 2019 & filed under LHTAC News.

Hearings scheduled in December to take comment on potential 129,000-lb. truck routes on US-93, ID-75

BOISE – Public hearings in Salmon and Challis in the second week of December will take public comment on applications to allow trucks weighing up to 129,000 pounds on sections of Idaho Highway 75 and US-93. (more…)

The Narrows – Ribbon Cutting

Posted November 18, 2019 & filed under Funding News, LHTAC News.

On Wednesday, November 6th, current and past Oneida County Commissioners celebrated the end of construction of Old Highway 37, The Narrows. The initial design started on the $7M roadway project in 2009. Approximately 3.7 miles of Old Highway 37, located adjacent to Rock Creek, was reconstructed. Located about 6 miles north of Holbrook, the roadway has been closed since April and reopened November 15th. (more…)