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Spending a Second on Your Phone Could Equal a Life-Changing Mistake

In 2017, distracted driving claimed 3,166 lives. While there was an 8% decrease in fatalities in 2017 from 2016, there is still a lot of work to do to end these preventable tragedies.

Whether you are on the phone, texting, checking your hair, or reaching down for a burger and fries, you are robbing yourself of seconds that can be the difference between a close call and a deadly crash.

Regardless of the law in your state, you should be asking yourself, “What can I do? And how do I keep my family safe?”
Distracted Driving Awareness Month is a great time to reflect on the choices that you make while behind the wheel and to take action in your community to help stop distracted driving.

https://www.nhtsa.gov/campaign/distracted-driving

Eastern Idaho Classes

Registration is still open and we have 2 great classes in Eastern Idaho with seats available!  Visit our website and login:  http://t2.lhtac.org.
These classes can be used as an elective towards the Road Scholar/Road Master program.  

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Federal-aid Engineer – Open Position

The Federal-aid Engineer manages Federal-aid design projects and contracts. The position assists Local Highway Jurisdictions (LHJs) in selecting and managing project consultants. This position reports to the Federal-aid Manager but has some discretion to carry out the functions of the job. This position is working as part of a team of Federal-aid Engineers overseeing multiple projects for local jurisdictions. The Federal-aid Engineer will manage engineering consultants through the development of project plans, specifications, and estimates to federal standards.

Full Job Description (PDF)

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and three references to LHTAC@LHTAC.org. This job posting will close June 21, 2019 at 5 p.m.

2nd Annual Local Roads Photo Contest

The photo must have a high resolution (for quality printing purposes) and landscape in orientation. The photo must include a local road with an active or completed LHTAC project. Please include the location and roadway name when submitting.

First Place: The winner of this year’s photo contest will win a $50 Amazon gift card, be published as the next cover photo on the LHTAC website and used in the FY19 Annual Report. The 1st, 2nd and 3rd place photos will be printed, framed and displayed in the LHTAC office with credit to the photographers.

Submissions are due by June 3, 2019. All photos submitted will be used in future LHTAC marketing materials, including the 2020 LHTAC promotional calendar.

Submit HERE.

2019 Innovation Idea Award

Examples of innovations include cost saving techniques, developing new technology and resource sharing. Individual awards, including $250 cash and one FREE T2 Center Course, will be presented to the recipient before their council or commission. 

Recognition for the most innovative jurisdictions will be presented at the affiliated Association meeting(s) in the fall and presented at the National LTAP Conference. These awards will include the opportunity to host a discounted T2 Course at their location with lunch provided by LHTAC.

Award submissions are due May 10, 2019. 
Submit HERE.