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Moving People First Summit

Posted & filed under LHTAC News.

Join us for a half-day summit on April 13, where we have a cadre of national speakers coming to Boise to discuss roadway design and how it has an impact on the health of our community.  The focus is to offer to the community different thought on street design, promoting “people-centered” street and road design.  Our community needs to think about all modes of transportation, how the ROW can be used effectively, and how this can lead to a better built environment – we hope this summit aids in the discussion.

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Application Rankings

Posted & filed under Funding News, LHTAC News.

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 June. The ITIP will not be final until the IT Board approves it in September. (more…)

8th Round TIGER Funding

Posted & filed under Funding News, LHTAC News.

U.S. Transportation Secretary Foxx Announces $500 Million in Eighth Round of TIGER Funding

“The TIGER program funds vital transportation projects that provide real benefits to communities all across the country.  Every year, we see hundreds of compelling applications that have the potential to improve people’s access to economic opportunities, make people safer, and improve their well-being.” said Secretary Foxx. “I am proud that for seven rounds, TIGER has been able to make a valuable contribution to improving our nation’s transportation infrastructure, and I look forward to this year’s competition.” (more…)

Legislative Update

Posted & filed under House Bill 312, LHTAC News.

LHTAC was successful in preparing and delivering our House Bill 312 (HB312) report on the expenditure of local highway jurisdiction funds from the new tax law. HB312 directed LHTAC to submit a report informing the legislature on the use of the money and ongoing maintenance funding needs on the local system. This report was delivered to the Senate Transportation Committee and House Transportation and Defense Committee on January 11, 2016. (more…)

LHTAC Gives Back to the Community

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The Staff at the Local Highway Technical Assistance Council spent an afternoon volunteering at the Ronald McDonald House in Boise. The Ronald McDonald House Charities of Idaho, Inc. offers a temporary home away from home for families of ill or injured children receiving treatment at Boise medical facilities. Some of the volunteers prepared dinner and dessert for the guests of the house, while others were busy raking leaves, disinfecting toys, cleaning out the attic, washing baseboards and even deep cleaning the BBQ. (more…)