Spring breakup is coming – pavement breakup that is

Posted February 6, 2017 & filed under LHTAC News.

Already this winter many locations in Idaho have received historic amounts of precipitation, much of it as snowfall. Along with this precipitation have been weeks of unseasonable cold with several days of rainfall in between. What does this winter’s harsh conditions mean for the spring? We should prepare to deal with unprecedented levels of pavement breakup.

As your organization undoubtedly continues to struggle through the season with these challenges, consideration must be given now as to how best to protect your system during the coming spring thaw. (more…)

Safety Funding Available Through OHS

Posted January 31, 2017 & filed under Funding News, LHTAC News.

Attention Locals: Don’t miss out on this safety funding!

Call for Applications

The Office of Highway Safety administers the Federal Highway Safety Programs, which currently are funded by formula through the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act (FAST-ACT) and the Highway Safety Act of 1966. The goal of the program is to eliminate deaths and serious injuries resulting from motor vehicle crashes by implementing programs designed to address driver behaviors. The purpose of the program is to provide funding at the state and community level for a highway safety program that addresses Idaho’s own unique circumstances and particular highway safety needs. (more…)

2017 Spring Class Schedule

Posted January 31, 2017 & filed under LHTAC News, T2 News.

The LHTAC T2 Center offers a variety of courses aimed to grow and aid our local road professionals. The upcoming class schedule has been released. Classes will open for registration in phases based on class location:

Northern Idaho Registration Opens February 14
Western & South Central Idaho Registration Opens February 15
Eastern Idaho Registration Opens February 16

Spring 2017 Class Schedule (PDF)

LHTAC Annual Report FY16

Posted January 30, 2017 & filed under LHTAC News, Reports.

The Local Highway Technical Assistance Council (LHTAC) in accordance with Title 40-2404, Idaho Code, provided copies of our Fiscal Year 2016 Annual Report to members of the Idaho House and Senate Transportation Committees.

Download and Read the Full Report

LHTAC Annual Report FY16 and Financial Statement (PDF)

Vegetation Control for Safety

Posted January 26, 2017 & filed under LHTAC News.

The purpose of this guide is to help local road agency maintenance workers identify locations where vegetation control is needed to improve traffic and pedestrian safety, to provide guidance for maintenance crews, and to make them aware of safe ways to mow, cut brush and otherwise control roadside vegetation.

View a copy of this guide online HERE.