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.

Technical Transfer Study in Western States

Posted February 7, 2014 & filed under Reports.

The Technical Transfer Study in Western States reviews the policies and procedures of the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) and the Local Highway Technical Assistance policies and procedures in the management of federally funded local public agency (LPA) projects. The states included in the study are Idaho, Arizona, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. The goal of the study is to identify opportunities for improvement in the LHTAC and ITD process and recommend changes that would improve the development and construction of local agency Federal-aid projects in Idaho. The study looked at several areas to gain a better understanding of the approach different states took in administering the Federal-aid program.

These areas included:

Distribution of federal funding
Stewardship agreements
Consultant contracts
Design standards
Project development process
Construction management

Download and Read the Full Report

Technical Transfer Study Western States (PDF)

LHTAC Annual Report FY13

Posted February 7, 2014 & filed under Reports.

The Local Highway Technical Assistance Council (LHTAC) in accordance with Title 40-2404, Idaho Code, provides copies of our Fiscal Year 2013 Annual Report to members of the Idaho House and Senate Transportation Committees.

Download and Read the Full Report

LHTAC Annual Report FY13 (PDF)

GRS-IBS Offers Unique Advantages in the Construction of Small Bridges

Posted February 7, 2014 & filed under LHTAC News, Technical Articles.

Instead of conventional bridge support technology, Geosynthetic Reinforced Soil (GRS) Integrated Bridge System (IBS) technology uses alternating layers of compacted granular fill material and fabric sheets of geotextile reinforcement to provide support for the bridge. GRS also provides a smooth transition from the bridge onto the roadway, and alleviates the “bump at the bridge” problem caused by uneven settlement between the bridge and approaching roadway. The technology offers unique advantages in the construction of small bridges, including:

Reduced construction time and cost, with costs reduced 25 to 60 percent from conventional construction methods.
Easy to build with common equipment and materials; easy to maintain because of fewer parts.
Flexible design that’s easily modified in the field for unforeseen site conditions, including unfavorable weather conditions.

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New Year and New Changes to the Road Scholar Program

Posted February 7, 2014 & filed under T2 News.

The Road Scholar/Road Master Program is managed at a state level to provide training in the latest road-related technologies and innovation to all transportation workers. The Idaho Road Scholar Program is a way for local road professionals in our state to be recognized for successfully completing a series of training courses. The program curriculum is designed to provide participants with the fundamentals of safety, management, and advanced technologies, as well as exposure to a wide variety of other topics relevant to the transportation field. Through this program, the local agencies will also be provided an opportunity to develop the agencies’ greatest asset – its employees. (more…)