When Do You Need to Install a Curb Ramp?

Posted February 25, 2014 & filed under Technical Articles.

By Allan Heydorn on Jan 31, 2014

Ever since the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was enacted in 1990 public agencies and contractors working on roads, city streets and highways were forced to play a guessing game to determine when a curb ramp needed to be installed.

But effective January 1 of this year contractors received some guidance. The U.S. Dept. of Transportation and the U.S. Department of Justice, which enforces the Act, have drawn clear lines between when a curb ramp must be installed and when it doesn’t have to be.

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District 1 & 2 Project Advertisement Status

Posted February 21, 2014 & filed under Funding News, LHTAC News.

District 1 Project Advertisement Status as of February 21, 2014

Key 11551, Prairie Ave, Meyer Road to Huetter Road

Sponsor: Post Falls Highway District

Fiscal Year: 2014

Consultant: Welch Comer

This project will widen the two lane roadway into five lanes and install sidewalk with ADA sidewalk ramps. The project has completed final design and PS&E will be submitted once utility agreements are in place. Anticipate Bid Opening Early Summer.

Key 11993, S Fk CDA River Bridge S of Enaville

Sponsor: Shoshone County

Fiscal Year: 2014

Consultant: David Evans & Associates

This project is bridge reconstruction and roadway improvements of CDA River Road near Enaville, ID. The project is completing the last property purchasing and PS&E will be submitted once this is in place. Anticipate Bid Opening Early Summer.

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Enacted FY 2014 Appropriations Bill Includes $600 Million TIGER Program

Posted February 10, 2014 & filed under Funding News.

On January 17th, the President signed the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2014. The bill funds much of the federal government for fiscal year 2014 activities, including a $600 million authorization for National Infrastructure Investments, referred to by DOT as TIGER Discretionary Grants.

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Celebrating 20 Years and You’re Invited!

Posted February 10, 2014 & filed under LHTAC News.

You are invited to help us celebrate LHTAC’s 20th anniversary! LHTAC will host a celebration in conjunction with our March Council meeting and will follow up with mini-celebrations on our tour to Eastern Idaho in June and Northern Idaho in September. The celebrations will include refreshments, an update on LHTAC and fun giveaways. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend the council meeting to see first hand what’s on our upcoming agenda.

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New Spring Schedule

Posted February 10, 2014 & filed under T2 News.

Registration for the 2014 Spring T2 Classes opened Monday, February 3rd.

Please note:

Some class locations are still being determined and will be updated on the class calendar
Additional classes may be added so please be sure to check our website for new classes and updates
To request a specific class in your area, please email us at idahot2@lhtac.org and indicate the number of people committed to attend
Road Scholar/Road Master requirements have recently changed
All classes start at 8:30 a.m. unless noted otherwise
Attendees will have an one-hour lunch break (lunch not provided)
An invoice will be mailed out once the course is complete

Cancellation Policy: Notice of cancellation must be received at least two business days prior to the class; all no-shows will be charged. Registration cancellations can be completed by logging on to our site with your user name and password or by contacting the T2 Center directly at 208-344-0565 or at 1-800-259-6841.