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Troubleshooting Hydraulics Class

Posted & filed under T2 News.

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

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.