On April 7, 2015 Representative Joe Palmer introduced House Bill 329. This bill removes all Federal-aid services and T2 Center from the Local Highway Technical Assistance Council (LHTAC). These programs include Rural, Small Urban, Bridge, Local Safety, Construction and LRHIP Grant.
You should review the points below for the impact to your jurisdiction. If you disagree with the removal of these programs, we encourage you to contact your local legislator. (more…)
Firms working on the design of the Manning Crevice Bridge replacement in Idaho are using 3D engineered models to facilitate project delivery. The architecture and engineering firm designing the project developed a 3D model of the bridge, then worked with the construction manager/general contractor to develop a time-lapse 3D, or 4D, model that shows the construction sequencing. Replacing the 1930s-era suspension bridge over the Salmon River is a cooperative effort of Federal Lands Highway, Idaho County and the U.S. Forest Service.
Horrocks Engineers http://www.horrocksengineers.com/
The Manning Crevice Bridge is a 248-foot long one-lane suspension bridge that crosses the Salmon River. Constructed in 1934, the current condition of the bridge is poor and is not up to today’s bridge design standards. Idaho County and the U.S. Forest Service are recommending that the bridge be replaced or rehabilitated. This project will identify alternatives to replace or rehabilitate the bridge and provide a recommendation.
The Manning Crevice Bridge project is a cooperative effort between Western Federal Lands Highway Division (WFLHD), Idaho County, and the U.S. Forest Service. Funding for the bridge replacement is included in the current Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) and the Idaho Forest Highway program scheduled for construction in fall 2014.
U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx today announced that $500 million will be made available for transportation projects across the country under a seventh round of the highly successful U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) competitive grant program. (more…)
Troubleshooting Hydraulics Course offered in Boise April 29 through May 1, 2015.
Please note: This class is not taught through the LHTAC T2 Center but can be accepted as one elective for the Road Scholar/Master Program.
Dates: April 29 to May 1, 2015
Class Hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: Best Western Vista, 2645 Airport Way Boise, ID 83705
Cost: 3 Day program is $1,095 per person
Class Details (PDF)
To register or to find out more information please contact Dan Powell.
Dan Powell
National Fluid Power Institute
8305 New England Dr.
Amarillo, TX 79119
(806) 467-8140
www.nfpitraining.com
This information was originally sent out by ITD and is being sent out by LHTAC as a courtesy to inform locals about this opportunity.
The Idaho Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Curb Ramp Program is a state-administered program that provides funding for projects to address curb ramps on the state highway system. The goal of the program is to provide accessible facilities for pedestrians with disabilities while allowing local jurisdiction flexibility in meeting the required standards. (more…)