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Public Comment Draft Process for Evaluating Route Requests

Public Comment on Draft Process for Evaluating Route Request for Trucks up to 129,000 lbs.

LHTAC has developed a Draft Process for Evaluating Route Request for Trucks up to 129,000-Pounds. This document is open for public comment until August 16, 2019.  Submit all comments in writing to lhtac@lhtac.org

If you have questions please contact Kevin Kuther (208-344-0565) or kkuther@lhtac.org

Idaho Standards for Public Works Construction (ISPWC)

The following note was recently incorporated by reference into the ISPWC:

For standards related to the process of submittal, analysis, review, and approval of 129,000 pound truck routes, refer to the standards available through the Local Highway Technical Assistance Council (LHTAC) and the Guide to Assist Idaho Local Highway Jurisdictions in Evaluating Route Requests for Trucks up to 129,000 pounds available on LHTAC’s website.

https://lhtac.org/resources/trucking/

Program Application Rankings Included in Draft ITIP

Bridge:

LHTAC was able to include the top bridge applications in the program, one Local Bridge and two Off-System Bridges, into the FY20 to FY26 Draft Idaho Transportation Investment Program (ITIP) submitted to the Idaho Transportation Board.

The FY20 to FY26 Draft Idaho Transportation Investment Program (ITIP) document will be open for public comment during July 2019. Historically, the Idaho Transportation Board approves the draft ITIP in September and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) approves it in the fall.

Rural:

LHTAC was able to include the top two rural applications in the FY20 to FY26 Draft Idaho Transportation Investment Program (ITIP) submitted to the Idaho Transportation Board.

LHTAC will use this year’s applications and rankings for inclusion into next year’s draft program in spring 2020. 

View the ITIP 101 Brochure explaining the ITIP timeline and process. Please do not hesitate to contact LHTAC if you have any questions or need additional information.

Draft ITIP Flyer (PDF)
2019 Public Comment Period:
July 2 to August 2, 2019
https://itd.idaho.gov/funding/ 

2019 Innovation Idea Award Winners Announced!

On behalf of the selection committee for the Innovation Idea Award, congratulations to all our 2019 Winners!

It was our pleasure to see so many outstanding nominations from local highway jurisdictions around the state. The nominations we received illustrated how hard the transportation community is continuously striving to develop both time and cost saving efficiencies.

Agency
Jefferson County Road and Bridge – Mobile Repeater
City of Moscow – Chemical Free Weed Control Alternative
City of Sandpoint – Design for Change School Gates

Individual
Melvin Lanier and Andy Andrews: Custer County Road and Bridge – Fabric Roller

Spotlight Award
Bonner County Road and Bridge – Locally Funded Improvements

Agency Partner
GeoProfessional Innovation Corporation (GPI) – Almon Street & Ground Penetrating Radar

These submissions, along with the runner ups, will be highlighted on our website. You can find past submissions on our website under the News tab- within the Innovation Idea Award category.

Minimizing Worker Exposure in Highway Work Zones Through the Use of Positive Protection Devices

Join ATSSA for Tuesday Topics Webinars

Minimizing Worker Exposure in Highway Work Zones Through the Use of Positive Protection Devices

This FREE webinar is open to ATSSA members and non-members

June 18, 2019, 2:00-3:00 p.m. Eastern

This webinar will provide guidance for the use of positive protection devices to minimize worker exposure in highway work zones. Webinar attendees will hear about opportunities for work zone training on this topic under the FHWA Work Zone Safety Grant. We will also discuss factors that may influence the decision to use positive protection and the decision-making process (and assessment tool) for the use of positive protection devices. (more…)