Posts Categorized: LHTAC News

New Application Rankings

Posted & filed under Funding News, LHTAC News.

The Local Highway Technical Assistance Council met on Friday, March 9th and approved the following rankings:

Federal-aid

Federal-aid applications were rated and ranked by LHTAC Council and Staff. The projects will be entered into the new Draft ITIP this Spring depending on the available funds. We will start with #1 and move down the list as the estimated funds are distributed. The Draft ITIP will be available for public comment in July. The ITIP will not be final until the IT Board approves it in September.

2018 Rural Application Ranking (PDF)

2018 Bridge Application Rankings (PDF)

Local Rural Highway Investment Program LRHIP

Fiscal Year 2019 LRHIP applications have been graded and the rankings are posted below. Projects above the solid line are scheduled to be funded for Fiscal Year 2019.

2019 LRHIP Awards (PDF)

Local Highway Safety Improvement Program (LHSIP)

LHSIP application rankings have been completed. The following attachment shows the list of projects proposed to be funded through LHSIP.

2020 Application Rankings (PDF)

FEMA Region X Training Opportunity

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Flood Training for Locals

Course: L0273 Managing Floodplain Development through the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)

Target Audience:

Local officials responsible for administering local floodplain management ordinances, including floodplain management administration, building inspectors, code enforcement/zoning officers, planners, city/county managers, attorneys, engineers, and public work officials. Federal/state/regional floodplain managers are also encouraged to attend. The course is designed for those officials with less than three years of floodplain management experience. (more…)

LHTAC is looking for YOUR FEEDBACK!

Posted & filed under Funding News, LHTAC News.

Public Comments on LHTAC’s Funding Applications will be taken April 9-27.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 27, 2018.
Please use LHTAC APPLICATION COMMENTS in the subject field of the email.

Prior to new applications coming out in fall of 2018, 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 2018.

Your feedback is important to us.

Thank you for taking the time to comment.

Right of Way Course

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May 2-3, 2018 Boise, ID – FLYER (PDF)
May 15-16, 2018 Lewiston, ID – FLYER (PDF)

Course 100: Principles of Land Acquisition

Course Tuition Includes:

  • Participant Manual
  • Principles of Right of Way Textbook (desk reference)
  • Engineering Tools (engineering scale, protractor and straight edge)
  • USPAP Text
  • Real Estate Dictionary

Course Description:
This course outlines real estate law terms and concepts. Participants will gain awareness of environmental issues, learn the methods of acquiring and transferring title to realty, three views of engineering plans and the fundamentals in property description systems. Topics also include the requirements of a valid contract, information on easements, deeds, leases, the appraisal process, successful negotiations, and relocation requirements involved with property acquisition and management.

Who should take this course:
This course is geared toward the new right-of-way professional with little or no experience in the right-of-way field, individuals specializing in a specific area, such as designers, engineers, construction inspection staff and right-of-way staff desiring a refresher course.

Course Coordinator:
Brian O’Neill, SR/WA, R/W-AC
3085 E. Nature Dr.
Boise, ID 93706
Phone: (208) 999-6042
Email: brian@oneillappraisal.net

Note: This course can be used towards 1 elective credit in the Road Scholar/Master Program. https://lhtac.org/training/roadscholar/

Long-Range Transportation Plan Steering Committee Meeting

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The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) is updating its long-range transportation plan, IDAGO 2040. The update is part of an ongoing process that identifies transportation challenges in Idaho and best practices to overcome those challenges. The updated plan will help ITD define transportation goals and assist in developing investment and operational strategies within available funding parameters.  
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