Washington builds first bicycle roundabout

Posted February 2, 2015 & filed under Technical Articles.

From EDC News

The Chehalis-Western Trail “Bridging the Gap” project in Olympia, Washington, demonstrates that roundabouts aren’t just for cars. The $4.5 million project includes the state’s first-ever bicycle roundabout, built to enhance safety at the intersection of the Chehalis-Western and Woodland Trails. The project provides for a bridge across Pacific Avenue to close the last gap of the Chehalis-Western Trail from south of Yelm Highway north to Woodard Bay. The Thurston Regional Planning Council opened the third and final leg of the project in December.

www.trpc.org/regionalplanning/transportation/projects/Pages/BridgingtheGap-PacificAve.aspx

WSU studies green winter road technology

Posted February 2, 2015 & filed under Technical Articles.

By Nicholas K. Geranios

SPOKANE, Wash. — Researchers at Washington State University are working on environmentally friendly ways that use less salt to reduce snow and ice on roads. (more…)

Idaho Highway Safety Summit

Posted January 28, 2015 & filed under LHTAC News.

Save the Date May 5-6, 2015

The Idaho Office of Highway Safety would like you to mark your calendar for Idaho’s 2015 Highway Safety Summit. This FREE educational event will provide your agency with important tools you can use to positively promote traffic safety in your community. (more…)

WASHTO Call for Presenters

Posted January 28, 2015 & filed under LHTAC News.

Call for Presenters Due Feb. 13!

Idaho will be hosting the 2015 Western Association of State Highway Transportation Officials (WASHTO) Conference in downtown Boise, ID on July 19-22, 2015. (more…)

State fatality rates decline

Posted January 23, 2015 & filed under LHTAC News.

State fatality rates continue sharp decline despite significantly increased volumes

From the Idaho Transportation Department

BOISE – For the third time in the last four years, Idaho achieved a measure of roadway safety the state could not reach for the better part of 60 years. While there is still significant work to be done, this shows a trend in the right direction. (more…)