Posts Categorized: LHTAC News

Innovation Exchange Webinar: Asset Data Management

Asset Data Management Part 1: Cost Effective Data Collection
September 5, 2019
1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. (Easter Standard Time)

I thought my smartphone had all of the answers……
 
I tried asking my smartphone how to inventory my roads and help me come up with a Capital Maintenance Plan. It didn’t understand my question and kept asking me to repeat it……
 
Sooooo…. I’m turning to the Center for Local Aid Support for assistance…

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LHTAC Secures Grant Funding to Improve 8 Local Bridges with GRS-IBS Innovative Technology

U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao Announces $6.2 Million to Fund Bridge Improvements in Idaho

DOT 55-19-F
August 29, 2019
Contact: pressoffice@dot.gov

WASHINGTON – U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao today announced the recipients of $225 million in Competitive Highway Bridge Program (CHBP) grant funding, including $6.2 million for Idaho to fund bridge improvements. Awarded to 20 projects in 18 states, the grants will fund a variety of bridge improvements including replacement and rehabilitation.

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Application Season is Almost Here! 2019

Applications will be posted online after they are approved at the September 13th Council Meeting. Below you will find upcoming application deadlines.

Hand Deliver Deadline Postmark Deadline Program
December 3, 2019  December 2, 2019 Local Rural Highway Investment Program (LRHIP)
January 6, 2020  January 2, 2020 Federal-aid Bridge
January 6, 2020   January 2, 2020 Federal-aid Urban Transportation Plan
January 16, 2018  Electronic Application Local Highway Safety Improvement Program (LHSIP)

 

Roundabouts Week

National Roundabouts Week is a Federal Highway Administration-led campaign focused on making “safe roads for a safer future.”

National Roundabouts Week
September 16-20, 2019

Did you know? 
Modern roundabouts dramatically reduce severe crashes – that’s why they are a Safer Choice
 
Safety Fact: 
Because modern roundabouts reduce severe crashes by approximately 80% they are a Proven Safety Countermeasure

For more information visit 
https://safety.fhwa.dot.gov/nrw/

T2 Center Fall 2019 Classes

The LHTAC T2 Center offers a variety of courses aimed to grow and aid our local road professionals. We encourage registering early to ensure your spot and to prevent any course cancelations.  

Fall Classes—Registration Opens in Phases

  • Northern Idaho – Registration Opens September 10
  • Western & S. Central Idaho – Registration Opens September 11
  • Eastern Idaho – Registration Opens September 12

Class Schedule Updated 9/26/19 (PDF)

How to Register
Go to http://t2.lhtac.org/ and log in with your user name and password.
 
If you do not have a user name and password, click on the link “request login” at the bottom of the page. We recommend you do this prior to registration opening.
 
An email confirmation will be sent stating whether or not you are confirmed for the course.  If you are not confirmed, you will be placed on a waiting list and someone will notify you if an opening is available.  If you have questions, contact the LHTAC T2 Center 208-344-0565 or idahot2@lhtac.org.