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Idaho Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Curb Ramp Program

Posted & filed under Funding News.

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…)

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month

Posted & filed under LHTAC News.

More experienced drivers are actually worse at texting and driving, study shows

By Elahe Izadi

Texting and driving can be a lethal combination, and many campaigns have paid special attention to newer drivers who may be tempted to send messages while behind the wheel. But a new study from Wayne State University researchers shows that texting and driving can be even more dangerous for older and experienced drivers. (more…)

Upcoming Asphalt Training

Posted & filed under T2 News.

Idaho Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) Workmanship Training

Please note: This class is not taught through the LHTAC T2 Center but can be accepted as an elective for the Road Scholar/Master Program.
Date: April 8-9, 2015
Location: AGC Training Room, Boise, ID

Cost

  • HMA Workmanship (AGC Member & Agency) $250 per person
  • HMA Workmanship (Non-AGC Member )$300 per person

HMA Workmanship Training – Class Details (PDF)
To register or to find out more information please contact Tim Murphy at tmurphy@murphypavetech.com.

LHTAC is looking for YOUR FEEDBACK!

Posted & filed under Funding News, LHTAC News.

Public Comments on LHTAC’s Funding Applications will be taken March 23rd through April 6th.

The Local Highway Technical Assistance Council (LHTAC) will be accepting comments and suggestions for improvements on our current funding applications. Areas open for comment include: the application process, format of applications, questions/scoring etc.

Comments must be submitted to lhtac@lhtac.org by April 6, 2015. Please use LHTAC APPLICATION COMMENTS in the subject field of the email.

Prior to new applications coming out in fall of 2015, the LHTAC Council will review and take into consideration the comments received. Changes to applications will be approved at the September Council meeting and will appear in the final release of applications in fall of 2015.

Your feedback is important to us. Thank you for taking the time to comment.

IMSA Meeting and Certification

Posted & filed under LHTAC News.

The City of Nampa is hosting the 2015 International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Idaho Meeting and Certification

Note: This information was originally sent out by the City of Nampa and is being posted by LHTAC as a courtesy to inform locals about this opportunity.

We have been planning our 2015 IMSA meeting schedule for several weeks now and the schedules have finally come together. Please take advantage of the below training opportunities and we look forward to your participation. (more…)