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CRFC & CUFC and Freight Projects

Critical Rural Freight Routes (CRFC)
Critical Urban Freight Route (CUFC)

2021 Update

ITD Contact:
Scott Luekenga, Freight Program Manager
Scott.luekenga@itd.idaho.gov
(208) 334-8057

Project submission timeline is:

  • JULY 2021:  Application Released
  • DECEMBER 31, 2021: Application Closes
  • JANUARY 2022:  ITD will conduct analysis on submitted freight projects.
  • FEBRUARY 2022:  The Idaho Freight Advisory Committee will consider projects and develop a prioritized list.
  • FEBRUARY 2022:  ITD will conduct an internal evaluation based on the analysis results and Freight Advisory Committee prioritization.
  • Projects included in the Idaho Freight Plan
  • Summer 2022: Selected projects will be incorporated into the Idaho Transportation Investment Plan (ITIP) process.
  • Project execution time period is 2024-2029.

CRFC/CUFC Submission timeline is:

  • July, 2021:  CRFC/CUFC validation/application window opens 
  • October 1, 2021:  CRFC/CUFC validation/application window closes CRFC/CUFC validation or applications sent to:  ITD, Attn: Scott Luekenga, PO 7129,        Boise, ID 83707 or email to:   Scott.luekenga@itd.idaho.gov.
  • October, 2021:  ITD will evaluate submittals
  • November, 2021:  The Idaho Freight Advisory Committee will consider CRFC & CUFC updates
  • December, 2021:  ITD will conduct an internal evaluation based on the analysis results and Freight Advisory Committee prioritization
  • January, 2022: Updated CRFC & CUFC will be submitted to the Transportation Board for consideration and approval. Transportation Board approved CRFC and CUFC will be incorporated into the ITD’s Freight Plan.

2021 Critical Route Update Application Announcement

Freight Program Call for Projects, dtd AUG 11, 2021