The Western Federal Lands Highway Division (WFLHD) of the Federal Highway Administration is soliciting for capital improvement, enhancement, surface preservation, transit, planning, and research proposals to receive funds through the Idaho Federal Lands Program in fiscal years 2018 and 2019. Proposal awards will be contingent upon availability of funds. (more…)
Accessibility Symbol for Traffic Control Devices
ACTION: Please be sure that your State and local transportation agencies are aware of this matter.
Requests are being made of State and local transportation agencies and municipalities to substitute the International Symbol of Accessibility with alternative “dynamic” designs created by advocacy groups. One group is encouraging citizens to cover existing symbols on signs and pavement markings with their alternative graphic and, in some cases, has used alternative colors.
These alternative symbol designs are not authorized for use in traffic control device applications, nor have they been adopted or endorsed by the U. S. Access Board, which reports to the U.S. Department of Justice and is responsible for issuing Federal regulations on accessibility. Additionally, the International Organization for Standards does not support the alternative symbol design. The only symbols allowed for use in traffic control device applications are those found in the MUTCD.
The official International Symbol of Accessibility adopted by the MUTCD for use in traffic control device applications is illustrated below. Fabrication details can be found in the MUTCD and Standard Highway Signs. Additional information on this matter is available in the MUTCD technical area of the operations discipline support site.
Lifting Heavy Loads
Exercise caution when lifting heavy loads
National Safety Council
In 2011, the back was the body part involved in the largest percentage of injuries involving days away from work, according to the 2014 edition of the National Safety Council’s “Injury Facts.” Although many events can lead to back injuries, OSHA notes that lifting loads that are too heavy can be especially hazardous. (more…)
Repurposing Truck Tires
Repurposing truck tires as wing plow cutting edges
Michigan LTAP
In 2006, the Ottawa County Road Commission began using 7-foot wing plows on their single axle plow trucks. The wings proved to be beneficial for more efficient plowing, but Ottawa CRC operators found that the steel cutting edges would catch on manhole covers and other roadway features in urban areas. The cutting edges also wore out quickly and were expensive to replace. (more…)
December 2014 Progress Status Report
Quarterly Progress Report
The Local Highway Technical Assistance Council provides an important linkage between Local Highway Jurisdictions and the Idaho Transportation Department in the utilization of Federal-aid highway funds available to the LHJs in Idaho. These quarterly progress reports include the status listing of current and upcoming LHTAC projects for each district.
LHTAC is committed to helping sponsors through the Federal-aid process and developing a successful project. We hope you find this information informative. If you have any questions or need any additional information please contact our staff at 1-800-259-6841.
- December 2014 Quarterly Progress Report District 1 (PDF)
- December 2014 Quarterly Progress Report District 2 (PDF)
- December 2014 Quarterly Progress Report District 3 (PDF)
- December 2014 Quarterly Progress Report District 4 (PDF)
- December 2014 Quarterly Progress Report District 5 (PDF)
- December 2014 Quarterly Progress Report District 6 (PDF)