New Mobility West – Community Assistance Application

Posted November 9, 2016 & filed under Funding News, LHTAC News.

LHTAC would like to share some exciting opportunities that Community Builders is offering for technical assistance this winter. They are currently accepting applications for these opportunties through December 9th. There are two options for technical assistance:

The first is the New Mobility West assistance, which helps communities address transportation-related issues such as:

State highways in communities
Local capital improvement planning and investment
Reshaping commercial corridors

They are expanding the issues their targeted technical assistance can address through Community Builders assistance, which can help communities:

Enable infill & redevelopment
Respond to the changing market (by diversifying their housing stock, for example)
Diversify local economies
Build leadership, partnerships, and community engagement

Projects that are selected generally last about 6 months in duration, and include a 2-4 day site visit (often in a design charrette format) as well as an action-oriented report. Applications, example past projects, and more information can be found at: https://communitybuilders.org/how-we-help/community-assistance/fall-2016-technical-assistance

Estimated Cost

Posted October 24, 2016 & filed under Funding News, LHTAC News.

Below is guide for estimating the Federal-aid cost of some basic maintenance, repairs and construction. Please contact LHTAC with any further questions.

1. What is the average cost to build a mile of City Street?

Cost per mile for a two-lane, parking and sidewalk – $800,000/Lane Mile
Cost per mile for a four-lane, turn bay and sidewalk – $1,034,000/Lane Mile
Just for comparison – Cost per lane mile for Rural roads – $720,000

2. What is the average cost associated with building a bridge in Idaho?

Local Bridge cost below includes design and construction:
- Total cost = Bridge Area in Square Foot (SF) X $500
- Off-System Bridge cost is about $60/SF less

3. What are yearly maintenance costs associated with bridges in Idaho?

Yearly maintenance cost data is not readily available, but found the following data:
- Inspection cost – $0.40/SF
- Patch and repair concrete surface – Substructure – $200/SF, Deck – $150/SF
- Epoxy overlay – $4/SF
- Polyester concrete overlay – $135/SY
- Concrete water-proofing system – $20/SY
- Joint replacement work – $30k to $40K

WebCARS Crash Analysis Reporting System

Posted October 24, 2016 & filed under LHTAC News.

The Idaho Transportation Department is excited to announce that the Office of Highway Safety is coming to your area soon to provide WebCARS training. This class will provide education on WebCARS and information on how to apply to receive free equipment for traffic safety purposes. This training is MANDATORY to be able to participate in mobilizations and to apply for equipment grants. To RSVP, please email Eva Escalante at eva.escalante@itd.idaho.gov

Training Schedule: District 1 – November 2nd

0800‐1100 at Sandpoint City Hall located at 1123 Lake St.
1300‐1600 at ITD’s District 1 Office at 600 W. Prairie Ave. in Coeur d’Alene

District 2 – November 1st

0930‐1230 at the ISP District 2 Office at 2700 N and S Hwy in Lewiston

District 3 – November 4th

0900‐1200 or 1400‐1700 at Nampa PD located at 820 2nd St S
0900‐1200 or 1400‐1700 at Cascade PD located at 1480 S Main St

District 4 – November 10th

0900‐1200 or 1400‐1700 at ITD District 4 Office located at 216 S Date St in Shoshone

District 5 – November 1st

0900‐1200 at the Caribou County Sheriff’s Office Safety/Ambulance Garage at 40 W Center in Soda Springs
1400‐1700 at the Bingham County Sheriff’s Office located at 501 N Maple St in Blackfoot

District 6 – November 2nd

0900‐1200 at Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office Training Center located at 577 D St in Idaho Falls
1400‐1700 at Madison County Sheriff’s Office located at 145 E Main St in Rexburg

If you are unable to attend one of these trainings, they will offer a session at ITD HQ located at 3311 W State St in Boise, on Tuesday, November 15th, from 0900‐1200. Please feel free to forward this message on to those you think would be interested in attending.

Idaho Transportation Department

PO Box 7129 – Boise, ID 83707‐1129

P: (208) 334‐8100

F: (208) 334‐4430 www.itd.idaho.gov/ohs

Environmental Justice Training

Posted October 21, 2016 & filed under LHTAC News.

ITD and the EPA are providing an Environmental Justice training on November 2, 2016.

This is an easy way to provide “annual training” to your staff on Title VI Civil Rights, and Environmental Justice.

The training will be broadcast to ITD District Offices across the state from Boise. The EPA will be available to answer any questions via video.

ITD will also have a limited number of WebEx logins, so if travelling to the district office is not an option (or if you have a large group), please let Russ Rivera know and he can get you the WebEx invite.

See flyer for more details.

Flyer (PDF)

Contact:
Russ Rivera, MPA
Compliance Officer
Idaho Transportation Department – Office of Civil Rights
P.O.Box 7129 Boise, ID 83707-1129
(208) 334-8152 Office Russ.Rivera@ITD.Idaho.Gov

September 2016 Dashboards

Posted October 21, 2016 & filed under LHTAC News.

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There is nothing to report for this quarter – September 2016.

Details regarding the goals for Design Consultant Agreement (PDF).

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Details regarding the goals for Design PS&E Delivery (PDF).

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There is nothing to report for this quarter – September 2016.

Details regarding the goals for Design Closeout (PDF).

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There is nothing to report for this quarter – September 2016.

Details regarding the goals for Construction Consultant Agreement (PDF).

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Details regarding the goals for Construction Change Order (PDF).

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There is nothing to report for this quarter – September 2016.

Details regarding the goals for Construction Claims (PDF).

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COMING SOON

Details regarding the goals for Construction Closeout (PDF).