LHTAC is providing one FREE Retroreflectivity Sign Testing Kit to each Local Highway Jurisdiction. These kits are intended to serve as an affordable alternative to purchasing a costly retroreflectometer. Sign kits can be used to assess the retroreflectivity of signs in your jurisdiction to insure compliance with the minimum levels established in the current version of the Manual for Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). MORE INFO
If you would like to receive a free kit or if you have questions please contact lhtac@lhtac.org.
LHTAC has Automated Traffic Recorder Radars (ATR-R) available for use by Local Highway Jurisdictions. Jurisdictions have the ability to borrow up to four ATR-Rs and availability will be based on a first-come first-served basis. Each set comes with a laptop and necessary software along with an ATR-R carrying case that contains all the necessary accessories. LHTAC personnel are available to assist with initial setup and field placement, if necessary. The ATR-Rs measure the speed and volume of traffic to determine Average Daily Traffic (ADT) and also conduct speed studies. The data gathered with the ATR-Rs is the property of the Local Highway Jurisdictions.
If you would like to use the ATR-Rs or have questions about them please contact Brian Wright bwright@lhtac.org or Rebecca Howell rhowell@lhtac.org at LHTAC.
Based on requests from local highway jurisdictions, LHTAC has a laser speed gun for the purpose of spot checking vehicular speed on roads. This will be helpful in determining whether an official speed study should be undertaken. While local highway jurisdictions can set speed limits on local roads by ordinance, it is required that speed study data is collected only after taking the LHTAC T2 Center’s speed study class, and that the study be reviewed by a licensed engineer. Please contact our office either by telephone at 1-800-259-6841 / 208-344-0565 or by email at lhtac@lhtac.org if would like to use this instrument.
FHWA owns an attachment for an asphalt paver that makes the safety edge. This equipment is available on loan to local highway jurisdictions through the LHTAC office. Please contact our office either by telephone at 1-800-259-6841 / 208-344-0565 or by email at lhtac@lhtac.org if would like to use this instrument.
LHTAC has four traffic counters for loan to Local Highway Jurisdictions around the state. These counters basically count two impacts on the road tube as one vehicle. They do not separate the trucks from the automobiles, and consequently, they will give a basic average daily traffic (ADT) count for your system. This information is important, particularly if you are applying for Federal-aid highway funds, or merely want to observe the changes in traffic patterns and volumes throughout your system. If you are interested in borrowing these units, for up to one month at a time, we would be glad to reserve them for you. Please contact our office either by telephone at 1-800-259-6841 / 208-344-0565 or by email lhtac@lhtac.org and we will make arrangements for delivery on a first come first serve basis.