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New multi-use path in Spirit Lake serves biking, pedestrian interest

Posted & filed under Funding News, LHTAC News.

By Reed Hollinshead, ITD Office of Communication

A new eight-foot-wide multi-use path was recently completed in the northern Idaho town of Spirit Lake, connecting Idaho Highway 41 (5th Avenue), city hall, and the fire station, and adding sidewalk to many residences in the area. The path, identified as a need by the city since 2007, used $216,456 in TAP (Transportation Alternatives Program) funding.

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December 2018 Quarterly Progress Report

Posted & filed under LHTAC News, Reports.

The Local Highway Technical Assistance Council (LHTAC) provides an important linkage between Local Highway Jurisdictions (LHJs) and the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) in the utilization of Federal-aid highway funds available to the LHJs in Idaho. These quarterly progress reports include the status listing of current and upcoming LHTAC projects for each district.

•December 2018 Quarterly Progress Report District 1 (PDF)
•December 2018 Quarterly Progress Report District 2 (PDF)
•December 2018 Quarterly Progress Report District 3 (PDF)
•December 2018 Quarterly Progress Report District 4 (PDF)
•December 2018 Quarterly Progress Report District 5 (PDF)
•December 2018 Quarterly Progress Report District 6 (PDF)

LHTAC wins multiple awards at the recent WTS Awards Gala

Posted & filed under LHTAC News.

WTS is an international organization dedicated to building the future of transportation through the global advancement of women. With over 6,500 members, including both women and men, WTS is turning the glass ceiling into a career portal through its professional programs, networking opportunities, and unparalleled access to industry and government leaders.

The WTS SW Idaho Chapter met on February 21st to celebrate those who’ve made valuable contributions to the transportation industry.  (more…)