Today most equipment requires the use of a spark arrestor. A spark arrestor is a mechanical device that traps or destroys hot exhaust particles that have been released from an internal combustion engine. (more…)
Today most equipment requires the use of a spark arrestor. A spark arrestor is a mechanical device that traps or destroys hot exhaust particles that have been released from an internal combustion engine. (more…)
LHTAC strongly encourages all local road jurisdictions to use an asset management system to aid in tracking and planning road assets and their maintenance. Each jurisdiction can decide what system best fits their needs and budget. To help provide a low cost option, LHTAC and iWorq negotiated a solution for Idaho’s local road jurisdictions. (more…)
ITD and the Office of Highway Safety created a public service announcement to raise awareness of safety in roadway construction zones. ITD employees and their children are featured in the PSA, urging motorists to leave early, slow down and pay attention. Work Zone Awareness Week was April 11-15, but vigilance must extend beyond the week. Watch PSA
Beginning July 1st, routes in Idaho that allow 129,000 pound loads will be expanded to include the interstate system. With this expansion, more local roads will be accessible to these large load trucks. With that, producers and carriers are wishing to take advantage of the opportunity to reduce shipping costs by increasing the weight of each load, thereby reducing the number of needed trips. (more…)
June 23, 2016
EDC Exchange for Local and Tribal Agencies
Work zones are responsible for over 130 injuries, one fatality, and 10 percent of all congestion each day. One option for addressing these issues is to implement Smarter Work Zones (SWZs). SWZs utilize innovative strategies to better coordinate construction projects and/or deploy innovative technology applications to dynamically manage and minimize work zone safety and mobility impacts. SWZ techniques can improve safety and mobility for travelers, reduce schedule delays due to conflicts between projects, reduce overall operating costs to agencies, and increase the satisfaction of the traveling public, business owners, nearby residences, and politicians. (more…)