LHTAC Secures Grant Funding to Improve 8 Local Bridges with GRS-IBS Innovative Technology

Posted August 29, 2019 & filed under Funding News, LHTAC News.

U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao Announces $6.2 Million to Fund Bridge Improvements in Idaho

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August 29, 2019
Contact: pressoffice@dot.gov

WASHINGTON – U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao today announced the recipients of $225 million in Competitive Highway Bridge Program (CHBP) grant funding, including $6.2 million for Idaho to fund bridge improvements. Awarded to 20 projects in 18 states, the grants will fund a variety of bridge improvements including replacement and rehabilitation.

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Application Season is Almost Here! 2019

Posted August 28, 2019 & filed under LHTAC News.

Applications will be posted online after they are approved at the September 13^th Council Meeting. Below you will find upcoming application deadlines.

Hand Deliver Deadline	Postmark Deadline	Program
December 3, 2019	December 2, 2019	Local Rural Highway Investment Program (LRHIP)
January 6, 2020	January 2, 2020	Federal-aid Bridge
January 6, 2020	January 2, 2020	Federal-aid Urban Transportation Plan
January 16, 2018	Electronic Application	Local Highway Safety Improvement Program (LHSIP)

Roundabouts Week

Posted August 28, 2019 & filed under LHTAC News, T2 News.

National Roundabouts Week is a Federal Highway Administration-led campaign focused on making “safe roads for a safer future.”

National Roundabouts Week
September 16-20, 2019

Did you know?
Modern roundabouts dramatically reduce severe crashes – that’s why they are a Safer Choice

Safety Fact:
Because modern roundabouts reduce severe crashes by approximately 80% they are a Proven Safety Countermeasure

For more information visit
https://safety.fhwa.dot.gov/nrw/

T2 Center Fall 2019 Classes

Posted August 28, 2019 & filed under LHTAC News, T2 News.

The LHTAC T2 Center offers a variety of courses aimed to grow and aid our local road professionals. We encourage registering early to ensure your spot and to prevent any course cancelations.

Fall Classes—Registration Opens in Phases

Northern Idaho – Registration Opens September 10
Western & S. Central Idaho – Registration Opens September 11
Eastern Idaho – Registration Opens September 12

Class Schedule Updated 9/26/19 (PDF)

How to Register
Go to http://t2.lhtac.org/ and log in with your user name and password.

If you do not have a user name and password, click on the link “request login” at the bottom of the page. We recommend you do this prior to registration opening.

An email confirmation will be sent stating whether or not you are confirmed for the course. If you are not confirmed, you will be placed on a waiting list and someone will notify you if an opening is available. If you have questions, contact the LHTAC T2 Center 208-344-0565 or idahot2@lhtac.org.

$22 million available through November 12 in Rural Transit Funds

Posted August 21, 2019 & filed under Funding News.

More than $22.3 million in funding is available through Nov. 12 from the Idaho Transportation Department’s Public Transportation (ITD-PT) office for rural transit service providers in Idaho.

Local government authorities, public agencies or private nonprofit organizations, and operators of public transportation that receive funding indirectly through an eligible recipient are eligible to apply. (more…)