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Tag: Idaho Department of Transportation
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States test solar-powered markers on dark streets
The Idaho Department of Transportation is testing out new solar-powered LED raised pavement markers to try to improve safety on dark streets. The department purchased 600 of the raised markers, which store solar energy during the day and then automatically illuminate when the sun goes down, the Idaho DOT says. The first 100 markers were […]
March 9, 2018
Roadbuilding
Idaho I-15 interchange project expected to bring 10,000 homes
Work will begin this fall on one of Idaho’s largest public-private partnerships, which will build a new interchange on Interstate 15 in the eastern part of the state and pave the way for 10,000 new homes, according to the Idaho Department of Transportation (IDT). Representatives of the six-member partnership broke ground Sept. 14 on the […]
September 19, 2017
Roadbuilding
Idaho Transportation chief Ness wins Route Fifty Navigator Award
Route Fifty has presented Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) Director Brian Ness with the 2016 Navigator Award in the Agency and Department Chiefs category. He was recognized for his “citizen-focused approach to government and a transformative style.” “The main thing that stood out was Ness’ emphasis on empowering employees to find savings and efficiencies,” Route Fifty […]
November 29, 2016
Roadbuilding
Twelve finalists named for America’s Transportation Awards Grand Prize, People’s Choice Award
Twelve projects from 10 state departments of transportation have been named finalists in the 2016 America’s Transportation Awards competition. The projects will be considered for the Grand Prize and People’s Choice Award to be presented at the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) annual meeting November 14 in Boston. “From a record […]
September 12, 2016
Roadbuilding
Idaho road worker captures footage of large landslide as it blocks highway
Idaho Transportation Department workers were out near Elk City performing some simple maintenance on Idaho Highway 14 when part of the mountain gave way to a huge landslide that blocked the highway. The landslide left the main route to the small town of Elk City blocked off for nearly a week. ITD transportation technician Bret Edwards was […]
March 2, 2016
Roadbuilding
Idaho bill proposes increases to vehicle registration fees and fuel taxes to fund transportation efforts
Members of the Idaho House Transportation and Defense Committee have but forth a bill to provide nearly $200 million in transportation funds via large percentage increases in gasoline and diesel taxes and vehicle registration and permit fees. Section 8 of House Bill 144 outlines a change to Section 49-402 of the Idaho Code to increase vehicle registration fees […]
February 22, 2015
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