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Terry Werner Receives Commissioner of the Year!

In recognition of the many contributions and unwavering dedication for the betterment of transportation systems in the State of Idaho, the Idaho Association of Highway Districts has selected Terry Werner as the 2016 recipient of the Commissioner of the Year award.  

Each year at the Association’s annual convention, the Idaho Association of Highway Districts selects a commissioner who distinguishes themselves and their highway district in the performance of their duties. 

 

Vehicle for Sale

2010 Ford Escape          

Vehicle is being sold as is. Body in excellent condition, engine needs to be repaired/replaced. Questions may be directed to Susan, 208-344-0565. If you are interested in the vehicle you must submit a bid in writing to lhtac@lhtac.org by the end of business December 29, 2016. The minimum bid is $1,000.

Don’t forget to check our equipment page often.

Request for Proposals 2017 FLAP

Important message to pass along about Request for Proposals for 2017 FLAP

WFLHD of the Federal Highway Administration is soliciting for capital improvement, enhancement, surface preservation, transit, planning, and research proposals to receive funds through the Idaho Federal Lands Program in fiscal years 2020 and 2021.

What is the purpose of the Federal Lands Access Program?

The purpose of the Federal Lands Access Program (FLAP) is to provide safe and adequate transportation access to and through Federal Lands for visitors, recreationists, and resource users. (more…)

Officials discuss cost, route for bridge plans

CALDWELL — City and highway officials are closer to determining where a new vehicular bridge will cross the Boise River near the Old Highway 30 Bridge once plans to retire that bridge and turn it into a pedestrian pathway are carried through.

The bridge is near a future 20-acre city park and the greenbelt path.

Located near the Exit 26 in Caldwell, the Old Highway 30 bridge, built in the 1920s, is a one-way bridge that provides transport for around 1,350 vehicles a day. Some of those drivers are traveling back and forth between Caldwell and Middleton.

City of Caldwell is partnering with Canyon Highway District No. 4 on the project, who favored a $9.7 million bridge route at a Caldwell City Council workshop on Monday…

Read the full article on the Idaho Press-Tribune website .

Boise Safety Fest – Registration November 30, 2016

Welcome to Safety Fest of the Great Northwest 2017!

Registration is scheduled to open on November 30, 2016.

Safety Fest is an annual training event that offers free safety and health training to workers, supervisors, and managers of all levels. The Boise Safety Fest will be held January 24-27, 2017 and will include a vendor show on January 24th and 25th.  We are offering almost 60 classes this year including some old favorites and some new ones. 

2017 Class Listings (PDF)

These are subject to change, see the CLASS tab on the Safety Fest Website for current listings.

http://safetyfest-boise.org/ (more…)