Build a Better Mousetrap

The Build a Better Mousetrap national competition allows local highway jurisdictions to share their innovative ideas with the rest of the United States. LHTAC has recently updated the application to be open all year. Apply today!


Application – Now open all year!

Click here to submit your creative idea to LHTAC.

Submit photos and videos to BJohnson@LHTAC.org.

*2025 Deadlines to come soon.

2024 Winners

LHTAC Announced winners in the Pioneer and Innovative Idea Categories.

  • Team Award – City of Nampa, Weed-Seeker
  • Individual Award – City of Rupert, Joint Bridge Repair

Congratulations to our 2024 Build a Better Mousetrap winners!

Winners in each category will be presented a trophy in front of their governing commission and recognized at their relevant association’s annual conference.

Team winners will also receive a free class through the T2 Center.

Winners of individual awards will also receive a cash-value gift card from LHTAC.

LHTAC will also submit winning entries to the national Build a Better Mousetrap competition.

Additional Resources

FHWA has a lot of helpful information online at https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/clas/babm/.

If you have questions, contact Brody Johnson at BJohnson@LHTAC.org or call (208) 344-0565.