The National Build a Better Mousetrap Competition allows Local Highway Jurisdictions to share creative ideas! LHTAC has updated the submissions to be open all year. Share today!
2026 Submissions – Open All Year!
- Click here to share your creative ideas with LHTAC.
- Submit photos and videos to BJohnson@LHTAC.org.
- To meet FHWA’s deadline, please have submissions for 2026 completed by April 24, 2026, by EOD.
What Do You Win?
- Three (3) winners will be presented a trophy at their governing commission meeting and recognized at their relevant association’s annual conference.
- Three (3) winners will be submitted to the National Build a Better Mousetrap Competition.
- The Team Winner will receive a free T2 class through the LHTAC T2 Center.
- Individual Winners will receive a cash-value gift card.
2025 Winners
- Individual Award – City of Rupert, Community Outreach
- Individual Award – Highway District 4, Stop Sign Safety
- Team Award – Nez Perce County Road and Bridge, Mitigation of Hazards
Congratulations to our 2025 Build a Better Mousetrap winners!
2024 Winners
- Team Award – City of Nampa, Weed-Seeker
- Individual Award – City of Rupert, Joint Bridge Repair
Congratulations to our 2024 Build a Better Mousetrap winners!
Additional Resources
FHWA has a lot of helpful information online at https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/clas/babm/.
If you have questions or would like support in your submission, contact Brody Johnson at BJohnson@LHTAC.org or call (208) 344-0565.