We want to thank everyone who submitted photos into our 3rd Annual LHTAC Local Roads Photo Contest. With so many great photos of local Idaho projects we decided to once again put together a calendar. This calendar highlights important dates for the next Federal Fiscal Year including deadlines for Federal-aid, LRHIP, and LSHIP projects. 

Want a copy of the Calendar?

Request your copy of this promotional calendar through the form below. We will mail these out free of charge. Limit 5 per agency. 

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The Virtues of Validation, Article written by  David E. Wynkoop

Validation proceedings have long been a valuable tool for Idaho local highway jurisdictions (LHJ)[1].    A validation may be initiated by a resident, property owner, or the LHJ where there may be doubt or a dispute regarding the existence, location, or dimensions of a public right-of-way (ROW).  Validation is an administrative proceeding conducted by an LHJ, and may be preferable to a quiet title lawsuit conducted by a court.  The importance of the tool was recently reinforced by the Idaho Supreme Court in the case of Richel Family Trust v. Worley Highway District, decided July 22, 2020.

[1] I use the term Local Highway Jurisdictions to include highway districts, county road departments, and perhaps even city street departments. See Idaho Code Section 40-1323.
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Save the Dates!

Hear the firsthand update from LHTAC staff on pertinent information regarding the local transportation community. We will hold 3 virtual sessions (covering the same agenda) via Zoom in the month of October. After registering you will be sent detailed information for accessing the Zoom session via your email. (more…)