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Idaho Technology Assistance NewsletterVolume 6, Number 1 LHTAC T2 September 2012ESTIMATING RIGHT-OF-WAY COSTSFOR FEDERAL-AID PROJECTS... by Larry RincoverTypically, the most frustrating aspect of determining afederal-aid project’s costs and expenses is forecasting one,two, or even five years into the future. It’s not unusual tocome within 18 months of construction only to realize that theoriginal budget is woefully inadequate. It then becomes astruggle for the Local Highway Jurisdiction (LHJ) andLHTAC, not to mention your professional service contractors,to trim the project, find the money, or both. Hopefully thisarticle will provide you with a few suggestions to insure thatyour budgeting has a better chance of meeting the project’sfinancial requirements at the time of construction.Land Prices: We might think that determining land valueswould be the most difficult challenge. In fact, it is theeasiest budget component. Estimating the price of the rightsof-way,(land only) is simply a function of determining thetotal acreage necessary and dividing it into three commoncategories. In rural areas, the price for an acre of land is determinedby the percentage of total rights-of-way necessaryfor dry land, crop producing and residential, which gives youa basis for each. Apply the county tax assessment value andadd 15% for a fudge factor and you’re in business. Idaho hasmade great strides in encouraging county assessors to keeppace with market values. A review of the preliminary plansshould tell you the totalproject requirement in eachcategory.Improvements: Thisarea can be a bit more complicated;determining theimpact to property improvementsby the project andconstruction. The cost ofrelocating fences, irrigationequipment, pivots, sheds,etc. are all important expenseconsiderations which will eventually be determined byappraisal. It becomes more complicated when a project impactshomes or businesses through severance or proximitydamages. A new right-of-way line (property line) encroachingwithin a few feet of a residence can add considerably tothe overall cost of a project. To insure that you’ve budgetedthese expenses into your projections, it would be helpful to haveyour right-of-way agent working with, and advising your engineeringfirm from this critical vantage point. A qualified right-ofwayagent will have the experience to determine potential damageswhich will most certainly add to the final project expense.In This Issue…Estimating Right-of-Way Costs for Federal-aid Projects....Cover & Page 6LHTAC’s New Chairman....Page 22015 Local Highway Safety Improvement Program Applications—September....Page 3Road Safety Audit....Page 3What’s New?... EDC 2! ....Page 4Federal-aid Essentials for Local Public Agencies....Pages 5 & 62012 LHTAC Workshop....Page 72013 Federal-aid Incentive Application—2014 LRHIP Application....Page 7LHTAC T2 Center 2012 Recipients—Road Scholars and Masters....Pages 8 & 9National Teen Driver Safety Week (NTDSW) October 14-20, 2012....Page 10Another School Year Begins....Page 10Record Attendance at 2012 AIC 65 th Annual Conference in Boise....Page 10Safety Fest of the Great Northwest-Lewiston October 23-25, 2012....Page 10LHTAC T2 Center 2012 Fall Class Schedule....Page 11Calendar of Events....Back PageProfessional Services: The engineering services expensesare usually determined well in advance. Theappraisal (and, with Federal Aid projects, the reviewappraisals) fees can be more problematic to determine.A right-of-way appraisal is quite different than a simplehome appraisal. While a home appraisal can simplydetermine values through “comps”, an eminent domainappraisal must determine the land values as well as theimpact values. (severance, damages, loss of trees, fencing,etc.), which requires a specialized report. Onceagain, to meet federal-aid requirements, the appraisermust meet certain standards and be approved by the IdahoTransportation Department. The cost of professionalappraisal services can only be determined by the type ofappraisal required. While a simple form ITD-2288 maybe all that’s needed for most acquisitions, a more complicated“before and after” appraisal might be necessaryon some. Finally, engineering expenses which are frequentlyforgotten in the early stages are the requirementsfor staking the project and ordering title commitments.Continued on Page 6...

Volume 6, No. 1 Idaho Technology Assistance Newsletter September 2012LOCAL HIGHWAY TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE COUNCIL MEMBERSAssociation of Idaho CitiesMac Pooler, ChairmanMayor, City of KelloggRandall PrescottCouncilor, City of Soda SpringsKevin PooleMayor, City of LewistonIdaho Association of Highway DistrictsDan Schaeffer, Vice ChairmanCommissioner, Hillsdale Highway DistrictClark KauffmanCommissioner, Filer Highway DistrictTerry WernerCommissioner, Post Falls Highway DistrictIdaho Association of CountiesDon Ebert, Secretary/TreasurerCommissioner, Clearwater CountyLan SmithCommissioner, Gem CountyLee StakerCommissioner, Bonneville CountyEx-Officio MembersKen Harward, Executive DirectorAssociation of Idaho CitiesTony Poinelli, Deputy DirectorIdaho Association of CountiesStuart Davis, Executive DirectorIdaho Association of Highway DistrictsLHTAC T2 CENTER ADVISORY BOARDThe members listed below help guide and direct the polices and activities of the LHTAC T2 Center.You are invited to contact any of them to comment, make suggestions, or ask questions about the T2 Program.Kelly Brownsberger – ChairmanRoad SupervisorPost Falls Highway District208-765-3717Dan CopelandPublic Works DirectorBannock County Road & Bridge Dept.208-233-9591Don BarrStreet SuperintendentCity of Nampa Street Division208-468-5831Associate MemberNed ParrishITD Research Program Manager208-334-8296Jim BuffingtonMaintenance ManagerAda County Highway District208-387-6323Rob SimonSupervisorClearwater County Road & Bridge Dept.208-476-4813Steve HyndmanTraining SpecialistIdaho Transportation Department208-799-4242Ex-Officio MembersLance HolmstromLHTAC Administrator800-259-6841John ZamoraDirectorBuhl Highway District208-543-4298Brian ChristiansenStreet SuperintendentCity of Ketchum Street Department208-726-7831Lori Porreca, PhDCommunity PlannerFHWA-Idaho Division208-334-1843 Ext. 132STAFFLance Holmstrom, MUP, AdministratorJeff R. Miles, PE, Deputy AdministratorSusan Lasuen, Office ManagerCindy Stewart, Publication/Council ManagerNancy Ziebarth, Secretary/ReceptionistGerald H. Flatz, PE, Federal-aid ManagerWayne Herbel, PE, Federal-aid Area ManagerDan Coonce, PE, Federal-aid Area ManagerScott Ellsworth, PE/PLS, Federal-aid Area ManagerG. Daniel Shirilla, Federal-aid Financial ManagerVicki Courtois, Federal-aid Administrative AssistantLaila Maqbool, PE, Traffic Safety EngineerKarissa Hardy, PE, Environmental EngineerTodd Bartolome, PE, Construction Engineering ManagerOdo Grandi, PE, Construction Staff EngineerSteve Sprague, Construction CoordinatorByron Walker, Construction InternBev Williams, Construction Records InspectorJim Zier, Asset ManagerMatthew Syphus, GIS/Webpage ManagerBruce Drewes, T2 ManagerLorie Cover, T2 Training CoordinatorDenise Shields, T2 Event CoordinatorDoug Chase, PE, T2 InstructorLHTAC’s New ChairmanMac Pooler has been the Mayor of the City of Kelloggsince 2001. He has previously served on the City Council andwas Mayor from 1995 through 1998. In June of 2005, MayorPooler was elected to the Association of Idaho Cities (AIC)Board of Directors serving as Third Vice President, becomingPresident in 2008. He retired from the CSC WaterDistrict inKellogg, Idaho2004.Mayor Mac PoolerAIC appointed Mayor Pooler as a member of the Local HighwayTechnical Assistance Council in May 2008. The Councilelected him to serve as Secretary/Treasurer on the Executive Committeein June 2010, becoming Chairman in June 2012.Local Highway Technical Assistance Council (LHTAC)Idaho Technology Transfer (T2) Center3330 Grace Street, Boise, ID 83703Phone: (208) 344-0565 (800) 259-6841Fax: (208) 344-0789LHTAC website, www.lhtac.orgLHTAC T2 Center website, www.idahot2.org2

Volume 6, No. 1 Idaho Technology Assistance Newsletter September 20122015 Local Highway Safety ImprovementProgram Applications—SeptemberBy Laila Maqbool, P.E., LHTAC Traffic Safety EngineerIn 2014 the Local Highway Technical Assistance Councilwill begin receiving approximately $4 million/year to makesafety improvements on the local highway system. The LocalHighway Safety Improvement Program (LHSIP) funding isallocated from the state’s Highway Safety Improvement Program(HSIP) which was established in the Federal TransportationAct SAFTEA-LU. The funding for this program wasdistributed between ITD and LHTAC by a formula composedof the lane miles, the number of Fatal and Serious InjuryCrashes for the past five years and the vehicle miles traveledin each of the ITD Districts for both the state and local highwaysystem. LHTAC and ITD then agreed to use a similarformula to distribute the money within the state.The program is data driven, and aims to eliminate Fataland Serious Crashes. Last year during the pilot year of theLHSIP, there were 49 eligible Local Highway Jurisdictions(LHJs). We received 32 eligible applications and were able tofund 26 projects throughout the state. This year, we haveopened up eligibility to include 70 LHJs and have approximately$4 million to fundsafety projects. Applicationpackages will be sent out thelast week of September. Includedin the package is adisc containing the Arc-GISprogram and the relevant GIScrash data. Along with theGIS data, the package contains an introductory letter, applicationinstructions, application, FHWA workbooks, and an ITD1150 form. Due to the program being federally funded, allprojects must meet Federal and State standards, warrants andADA requirements. Funded projects require a 7.34% match.Please keep an eye out for your invitation to apply! ContactLaila Maqbool (lmaqbool@lhtac.org, (208) 344-0565)with any questions or comments.Reference: Laila Maqbool, PE, Traffic Safety Engineer, LHTACRoad Safety AuditBy Laila Maqbool, P.E., LHTAC Traffic Safety EngineerThe highway jurisdictions in Payette, Adams, Washington,and Gem Counties participate in a regional transportationgroup called PAWG. In the spring the PAWG group inquiredabout Road Safety Audit (RSA) training and processes.LHTAC as well as FHWA presented at the May 2012 PAWGmeeting regarding Road Safety Audits. Following that meeting,LHTAC staff offered to lead an audit team and completethe RSA report for 1-2 projects for the PAWG group. Weasked the PAWG group to suggest projects for us to lead theRSA on.At the June PAWG meeting, several jurisdictions nominatedprojects and the group prioritized them. After someresearch into their recommendations, two projects were selected; 3rd Ave. and Cassia Rd (Payette Co.), Highway 52 and 6th Ave. South (City of Payette).reviewed the signage at this location and provided a findingsreport to the City of Emmett.The first week of August LHTAC lead the RSA for 3rdAve. and Cassia Rd. for Payette County. The team was comprisedof staff from LHTAC, ITD, FHWA, and the Office ofHighway Safety. The team also invited other stakeholders toprovide information. Those invited guests were PayetteCounty Road and Bridge, Payette County Police Department,Highway District #1 and Holladay Engineering. A two dayaudit took place and a Road Safety Audit Report was deliveredthe first week in September.If you would like more information regarding Road SafetyAudits please contact Laila Maqbool (lmaqbool@lhtac.org)or Bruce Drewes (bdrewes@lhtac.org) by email or phone(208) 344-0565.The City of Emmett had recommended a sign reviewproject of Substation Rd. and E 12th St. This project did notmeet the qualifications for an RSA, however, LHTAC staffReference: Laila Maqbool, PE, TrafficSafety Engineer, LHTACMAKING YOUR ROADS SAFER3

Volume 6, No. 1 Idaho Technology Assistance Newsletter September 2012Federal-aid Essentials for Local Public AgenciesThe Federal Highway Administration introducesan online library of dynamic videos and related materialsspecifically designed for local public agencies.This new resource highlights key components of theFederal-aid Highway Program, offering valuable andhelpful information to manage federally funded transportationprojects. The materials are featured on anew Web site called Federal-aid Essentials for LocalPublic Agencies.Federal-aid Simplified.UNDERSTANDING THE ESSENTIALSFederal-aid Essentials for Local Public Agencies isa gateway to up-to-date materials, and an extensive directoryof State resources and Federal contacts. It is anonline library of informational video modules, designedto help local public agencies answer the importantquestions about federally funded projects.Available 24 hours a day, on most devices with Internetaccess, Federal-aid Essentials for Local Public Agenciesis readily accessible and available when you want ananswer. Each module addresses a single topic presented inplain language—condensing the complex regulations andrequirements of the Federal-aid Highway Program intoeasy-to-understand language and illustrated examples.Brief, concise, and to the point—each video is less than 10minutes long and highlights a critical topic essential to thesuccessful delivery of a federally funded project. Videoscan be viewed online in any order and at any time. Companionresources accompany each presentation, along withlinks to further resources.Federal-aid Essentials forLocal Public Agencies isorganized around sevenmain topic areas:Federal-aid ProgramOverviewCivil RightsEnvironmentFinanceRight-of-WayProject DevelopmentProject Construction &Contract AdministrationThe Web site will allow you to indicate areas ofinterest and receive alerts when new material becomesavailable. You also can give feedback thatwill help FHWA continue to provide useful assistancethrough this Web site.Federal-aid Essentials for Local Public Agenciespresents what you need to know about the Federal-aidHighway Program. It is designed to help local agencystaff navigate the Federal-aid Highway Program and tofurther understand the benefits of the policies, procedures,and practices. Your State department of transportation –your DOT – is very knowledgeable about Federal-aid projectsand continues to be your primary resource for complyingwith Federal requirements. The Federal-aid EssentialsWeb site also includes a comprehensive listing ofState Resources, consisting of links to local program Websites, manuals, references, local technical assistance programs,and local program coordinators.Start here: for help managing your nextFederal-aid transportation project, go towww.fhwa.dot.gov/federal-aidessentialsWant more information on the Federal-aid Essentials for Local Public Agencies Web site? ContactProject Managers Rob Elliott: rob.elliott@dot.gov OR Carin Michel: carin.michel@dot.govContinued on Page 5...4

Volume 6, No. 1 Idaho Technology Assistance Newsletter September 2012Federal-aid Essentials for Local Public Agencies (continued)Continued from Page 4...A Peek inside the LibraryFederal-aid Essentials can become your personal reference library available24 hours a day. Consult Federal-aid Essentials at the start of a new roadwayproject concept, or when questions arise about financing, right-of-way, orenvironmental impacts. Or, you may have an interest in Civil rights, or a need formore information on project development or construction administration. You may simply want to reviewthe process to closeout a project. Federal-aid Essentials offers a wide range of video modules to addressquestions and concerns.Federal-aid ProgramOverview• Stewardship and Oversight• A Process from “Cradle to Grave”• Key Actions in the Cradle-to-GraveProcess• Funding Basics and Eligibility• Project Requirements• National Bridge Inspection Standards• Hiring a Consultant Using CompetitiveNegotiation Procedures• Procuring Consultant Services• Organizational and Consultant Conflictsof InterestCivil Rights• Background and Purpose• Nondiscrimination Requirements onConstruction Contracts• Foundations of the ADA/Section 504• Disability Protections• Transition Plans• Self-Evaluation Basics• Disadvantaged Business EnterpriseProgram OverviewEnvironment (andNEPA, the National EnvironmentalPolicy Act)• Overview of NEPA as Applied toTransportation Projects• Documentation and the EnvironmentalProcess• NEPA Compliance and Class of Actions• Categorical Exclusion• Environmental Impact Statement• Environmental Assessment• Purpose & Need, and Alternatives• Public Involvement• Agency Coordination• Mitigation of Environmental Impactsand Environmental CommitmentComplianceFinance• Introduction to Cost Principles• Common Grant Rule• Transparency Act Sub-Award Reporting• Internal Control Regulations and requirements• Introduction to Internal Control• Single Audit (OMB Circular A-133)• Developing an Indirect Cost AllocationPlan• Matching or Cost Sharing Requirements Advance ConstructionRight-of-Way• Introduction to Right-of-Way Requirementsand the Uniform Act• Project Development• Property Management• Valuation• Acquisition and Negotiation Relocation AssistanceProject Development• Projects and Statewide Planning Requirements• Cost Effectiveness Determinations andPublic Interest Findings• Selecting the Method of Construction:Contract or Force Account• Project Advertisement, Bid Review, andRequest for Concurrence in Award• Project Geometric Design Requirements• Environmental Requirements• Value Engineering Requirements forFederal-aid Projects• Bike and Pedestrian Accommodation• Pedestrian Accessible Design Requirements• Form FHWA-1273Project Construction andContract Administration• Introduction to Project Construction andContract Administration• Supervising Agency Requirements• Construction Quality Assurance• Design-Build Procurement• Project Closeout• Contract Time and Schedule Management• Change Orders• Buy America Field Compliance Job Site PostersReference: U.S. Department of Transportation―FederalHighway Administration, August 20125

Volume 6, No. 1 Idaho Technology Assistance Newsletter September 2012What's New?...EDC 2!FHWA Announces Next Wave of Highway Innovations Under its Every Day Counts Initiative July 25, 2012The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has rolledout a second wave of innovations for its Every Day Counts(EDC) initiative, an effort focused on shortening the time neededto complete highway projects through the use of new technologiesand innovative processes.FHWA will promote 13 innovations to state, local and regionaltransportation agencies, as well as to the design and constructionindustries. These initiatives range from innovative constructionmanagement techniques to paving machinery designedto use global positioning systems (GPS) to achieve higher quality,longer-lasting roadways.The Every Day Counts initiative supports the deploymentof innovations with proven benefits in getting highway andbridge projects built faster, which includes planning, permitting,and design phases as well as construction. Many of these innovationsoffer other benefits such as enhanced safety during constructionand throughout the life of the project; better quality, sothat highways and bridges last longer and require less maintenance;and less impact on the driving public during construction.The agency will promote these particular initiatives for twoyears, and teams of specialists will explain the benefits to stakeholdersacross the country.FHWA launched the EDC initiative in 2010 and has alreadyseen dramatic results from the first round of technologies. Everystate transportation agency has applied one or more of the tech-nologies and many of those initiatives are now widely used. TheSafety Edge SM , for example, a construction method that tapers theedge of the roadway to allow drivers who drift off highways toreturn to the pavement safely, has been applied to pavements inmore than 40 states.‘FHWA looks forward to turning attention to this new set oftechnologies during the next two years and working with our stateand local partners to deliver better, faster and safer roads andbridges!EDC 2 INITIATIVESComing Soon….. Programmatic Agreements IIEDC 2 Locally Administered Federal-Aid Projects Three-Dimensional ModelingINITIATIVES Intelligent Compaction Accelerated Bridge Construction Design Build Construction Manager/General Contractor Alternative Technical ConceptsLHTAC T2 High Friction Surfaceswww.idahot2.org Intersection and Interchange Geometrics Geospatial Data Collaboration Implementing Quality Environmental Documentation SHRP2 National Traffic Incident Management Responder TrainingFor more information go to: http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/everydaycounts/Reference: http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/everydaycounts/edctwo/index.cfmContinued from Front Page...Right-Of-Way Agent: The right-of-way agent will beyour representative on the ground and responsible for thereview of the engineering plans and appraisal reports, prepareoffer packages meeting all requirements, and should beavailable for public meetings staged by your engineeringfirm. The agent should be available to meet with your boardof commissioners periodically, and the district clerk,as often an necessary to advise on procedural issues inthe acquisition process. Meeting with, and negotiatingwith property owners on behalf of the LHJ is alsorequired. The right-of-way agent must be qualifiedwith the following: 1) Listing on the Idaho TransportationDepartment approval list; 2) Must hold a current,active Idaho real estate license and carry both errors andomissions insurance and a workers compensation policy.Full-Service Right-Of-Way Manager: Contracting afull-service right-of-way consultant early on brings severaladvantages to the LHJ’s contracting and budgeting process.The right-of-way consultant should be brought on board asearly as your engineering consultant to review the project designand preliminary plans, perform a site review and help developa comprehensive project budget in the very early stagesof development. A full-service manager will also coordinateand review the appraisal and acquisition services. Solicitingfor a full-service contract also simplifies the professional servicescontracting process for the LHJ, eliminating theneed for separate right-of-way, appraisal and review appraisalsolicitations.If you’re submitting a federal-aid project applicationthrough LHTAC, and you have your engineer selected,this is the best time to also bring in your full-service right-of-way manager. Together they will develop the most accuratebudget estimate; helping you avoid any last minute problems.For more information, please contact Larry Rincover atns@rincover.com or 1-208-861-0488.Reference: Larry Rincover, Negotiation Services, LLC6

Volume 6, No. 1 Idaho Technology Assistance Newsletter September 20122012 LHTAC WORKSHOP D1-6LHTAC will present a workshop for the following programs to include:‣ Local Federal-aid Incentive Program—2013 Rural/Urban Applications‣ Local Rural Highway Investment Program (LRHIP)—2014 Application‣ Asset Management / iWorQ‣ Local Highway Safety Improvement Program (LHSIP)—2015 Application‣ Title VI, Environmental Justice (EJ); Limited English Proficiency (LEP); andAmericans With Disabilities Act (ADA)‣ Construction, Engineering & Inspection (CE&I)These one-day workshops (listed below) should be beneficial for both Sponsorsand Consultants. Registration is not required. Please plan to attend!Workshop ScheduleDistrict 1 — October 10, 2012, 9:30a.m. – 4:30p.m., Sandpoint City Hall, 1123 Lake Street, Sandpoint, IdahoDistrict 2 — October 11, 2012, 9:30a.m. – 4:30p.m, ITD District 2 Office, 2600 Frontage Road, Lewiston, IdahoDistrict 3 — October 19, 2012, 9:30a.m. – 4:30p.m., ITD District 3 Office, 8150 Chinden Blvd, Boise, IdahoDistrict 4 — October 18, 2012, 9:30a.m. – 4:30p.m., ITD District 4 Office, 215 South Date Street, Shoshone, IdahoDistrict 5 — October 23, 2012, 9:30a.m. – 4:30p.m., ITD District 5 Office, 5151 South 5th, Pocatello, IdahoDistrict 6 — October 24, 2012, 9:30a.m. – 4:30p.m., ITD District 6 Office, 206 North Yellowstone Hwy, Rigby, IdahoFor more information, please send email to: LHTAC@LHTAC.ORG or call (800)259-6841 or (208)344-0565, or Fax (208)344-07892013 Federal-aid ApplicationNEW! Effective June 15, 2012, the Rural Federal-aid Incentiveapplications will be accepted every other year and there willbe a limit of $2 million for construction (CN) and constructionengineering (CE) costs for each project. However, a LocalHighway Jurisdiction may request more funds, but this requestcomes with a penalty. For each $200,000 requested over $2million, a point will be deducted from the application’s totalscore. No project over $5 million (CN &CE) will be accepted.The 2013 Federal-aid Incentive applicationsubmittal deadline date to LHTAC’s office isFriday, January 25, 2013 by 5:00 p.m., MountainTimeContact: Jerry Flatz, (800)259-6841,(208)344-0565, jflatz@lhtac.org2014 LRHIP ApplicationNEW! Effective June 15, 2012, a one year Hiatus will be appliedto those Local Highway Jurisdictions who receive LRHIPConstruction project awards the previous year.Helpful hints for completing a successful application:1) Complete and mail your application early to avoid missingthe deadline. 2) Make sure the application includes the requiredsignatures. 3) Be sure to include all attachmentsand copies requested.The 2014 LRHIP application submittaldeadline date to LHTAC’s office isMonday, December 3, 2012 by 5:00 p.m.,Mountain TimeContact: Jim Zier, (800)259-6841,(208)344-0565, jzier@lhtac.orgThe 2013 Rural Federal-aid Incentive Program and the 2014 Local Rural Highway Investment Program (LRHIP) applicationswere mailed to the qualifying Local Highway Jurisdictions September 19, 2012, and are also available at www.lhtac.org.7

Volume 6, No. 1 Idaho Technology Assistance Newsletter September 20122012LHTAC T2 Center 2012 Recipients—Road Scholars and Road MastersROADCity of Jerome, Public WorksMike Hensley and Mayor John ShineClearwater County Road & BridgeFrom Left to Right: Rob Simon, Bruce Drewes,Dave Holland and Jim FranklinBoundary County Road & BridgeMike Gorg and J..P. RunyanSCHOLARSAda County Highway DistrictLeland Silkwood and Randy NobleCity of Bonners Ferry, Street DepartmentLawrence Drake and Tim EnglishBlaine County Road & BridgeBack Row Left to Right: SteveThompson, Joel Hutchinson,Doug Swaner, Tom Duffy. FrontRow Left to Right: Barry Pond,Craig Vaughn, Alex Alberdi andBill KyesContinued on Page 9...8

Volume 6, No. 1 Idaho Technology Assistance Newsletter September 2012Continued from Page 8...SCHOLARSLHTAC T2 Center 2012 Recipients—Road Scholars and Road MastersCity of Twin Falls, Street DepartmentBack row from left to right: Dean Littler,LeRoy Hartgrave, Victor Cabello, DaleEldredge, Bud Stradley,Mark Thomson and Dave McCreery.Front row: Terry Williamson,Dan Veenstra and Aaron HentrupCity of Moscow, Street DepartmentLeft to right starting with the back row: City Council members: Walter Steed, Wayne Krauss, Dan Carscallen, Mayor NancyCheney, Tom Lamar, Tim Brown, Sue Scott. Front Row: PW Director Les MacDonald, T2 Manager Bruce Drewes,Will Trottier, Rich Dimmick, Roy Bremenour, Darin Ery, Chad Boyd, Tyler Palmer, Steve Schulte, and Gene Dethman.MASTERSClearwater CountyRoad & BridgeRob SimonGem County Road & BridgeFrom Left to Right: Neal Capps,Todd Smither, and Bruce Drewes9

Volume 6, No. 1 Idaho Technology Assistance Newsletter September 2012National Teen DriverSafety Week (NTDSW)October 14-20, 2012NTDSW is dedicated to raisingawareness and seeking solutionsto lowering the number ofteen fatalities on roadways. Additionalinformation can be found at:www.teendriverssource.orgReference: THE LINK, Vol. 28, No. 3, 2012,Kentucky Transportation Center, T2 ProgramAnother SchoolYear BeginsThe end of Augustmeans that many schooldistricts are commencingthe new school year. Allof us who drive, are affectedby the opening ofschool, and we need to be especiallyalert when passing through schoolzones or driving on streets where kidsare in-route to school.Flashing yellow lights and fluorescentsigns clearly identify mostschool zones and pedestrian/bicyclecrossings in Idaho.Drivers who fail to slow down toschool zone speeds (generally postedat 20 mph or slower) pay enhancedfines as a result of legislation passedin 2008. State law requires a minimumfine of $75, plus $41.50 in courtcosts for school zone violations. LocalJurisdictions have the authority toestablish higher fines.Reference: Evergreen Safety News: Aug 2011 & ITDTransporter, 8-12-2011, Edited by LHTAC StaffIf you currentlyreceive a papercopy of this Newsletterand would prefer anEmailed copy instead,please send your requestto: cstewart@lhtac.orgThank you!Record Attendance at 2012 AIC65 th Annual Conference in BoiseOver 360 city officials convergedin Boise June 20-22 for the Associationof Idaho Cities (AIC) 65 th Annual Conferenceat the Boise Centre. The recordattendance speaks to the commitment ofIdaho city officials to finding new andinnovative solutions to the challengesfacing their cities, as well as the outstandingcontent offered in workshopsand general sessions covering timelyand important issues.This year’s AIC Annual Conferencewas merged with the AIC Energy& Green Building Conference(traditionally held in the fall), whichallowed for more efficient and effectiveuse of the facilities as well as a broaderrange of workshops for attendees.The conference drew a record 45exhibitors, providing city officials withan extensive array of vendors offering state-of-the-art products and services.Reference: AIC Creating Quality Cites Newsletter, SpecialConference Edition July 25, 2012LHTAC sends our congratulations tothe following 12 Cities who received a2012 City Achievement Award at the AIC65 th Annual Conference in June: AmericanFalls, Caldwell, Coeur d’Alene, IdahoFalls, Ketchum, Lewiston, Meridian, Moscow,Nampa, Pocatello, Rathdrum andTwin falls. We also wish to congratulateand thank the staff at AIC for a job welldone!Safety Fest of the Great NorthwestLewiston—October 23-25, 2012*** Free Training ***The LHTAC T2 Center will host our 3rd SafetyFest of the Great Northwest 3 day conferencein Lewiston October 23-25, 2012 at theLewis-Clark State College. This free safetytraining is available to the construction and general industry community to provide safetyand health training to help reduce fatalities, injuries and illnesses on the job.For registration, go to: http://www.safetyfest-lewiston.org. For more informationabout this or any of the Safety Fest events, please contact Denise Shields, T2 Event Coordinatorat 208-344-0565, 800-259-6841 or email to: dshields@LHTAC.org*** Registration Closes October 8, 2012 ***We hope to see you there!10

Volume 6, No. 1 Idaho Technology Assistance Newsletter September 2012LHTAC T2 Center Fall Classes 2012See our website for more details: www.idahot2.orgDateWorkshopWorkshopLocationInstructorRoad Scholar Program9-Oct-12 Highway Safety Manual Idaho Falls Doug Chase Elective10-Oct-12 Highway Safety Manual Twin Falls Doug Chase Elective16-Oct-12 Highway Safety Manual Lewiston Doug Chase Elective16-Oct-12 ATSSA Flagger Certification Idaho Falls Bruce Drewes Road Scholar17-Oct-12 Speed Limits & Speed Zones Coeur d Alene Doug Chase Road Master17-Oct-12 ATSSA Traffic Control Technician Rexburg Bruce Drewes Road Master18-Oct-12 Winter Maintenance: Anti-Icing & De-Icing Ammon Bruce Drewes Road Master24-Oct-12 HMA Longitudinal Joints Workshop Coeur d Alene ITD Not applicable29-Oct-12 ATSSA Traffic Control Technician Garden City Bruce Drewes Road Master31-Oct-12 Winter Maintenance: Anti-Icing & De-Icing Garden City Bruce Drewes Road Master6-Nov-12 Roundabouts Boise Hillary Isebrands Elective8-Nov-12 Roundabouts Twin Falls Hillary Isebrands Elective14-Nov-12 ATSSA Flagger Certification Emmett Bruce Drewes Road Scholar15-Nov-12 ATSSA Traffic Control Technician McCall Bruce Drewes Road MasterRegistration FeesATSSA Traffic Control Technician Registration Fee:Local Highway Jurisdictions - $105State & Federal - $125 / Private - $150ATSSA Traffic Control Supervisor Registration Fee:Local Highway Jurisdictions - $200State & Federal - $220 / Private - $355***ATSSA Certification - add $100 to the course fee***Agency Early After Reg.Registration DeadlineLocal $60 $70State & Federal $95 $105Out of state & Private $125 $145How To RegisterGo to the Idaho T2 Center website: www.idahot2.org and log into the site with your user name and password. If you do not have a user name and password,on the left side of the webpage, click on the link “request login”. Once logged in you can register by viewing available classes on the training calendaror go to “Your Info” on the left navigation bar.• Class information is posted online: ww.idahot2.org• Start Time: All classes start at 8:30 AM unless notedotherwise. Attendees will have a one-hour lunch break;lunch will not be provided.Class Information• Discount: Register two or more weeks in advance to receive the earlyregistration discount. (Discount does not apply to ATSSA orheavy equipment courses.)• Registration Cut Off: Is two weeks prior to the classCancellation Policy: If you must cancel, please call us at 208-344-0565 or at 800-259-6841. A refund will not be issued unless acancellation notice is received at least two (2) business days before the class.Please contact the LHTAC T2 Center if you need assistance with class registration.Contact us at IdahoT2@lhtac.org or call 208-344-0565 or 800-259-6841.11

Local Highway Technical Assistance CouncilIdaho Technology Transfer Center3330 W. Grace St.Boise, Idaho 83703Prsrt StdU.S. PostagePAIDBoise, IDPermit No. 767Volume 6, No. 1 Idaho Technology Assistance Newsletter September 2012CALENDAR OF EVENTSOctober 10,11,18,19 23,24, 2012LHTAC Funding Programs—WorkshopsSandpoint, Lewiston, Shoshone,Boise, Pocatello, Rigby, IDOctober 24-25, 2012 52 nd Idaho Asphalt Conference Moscow, IDOctober 25-28, 2012 Safety Fest of the Great Northwest—Lewiston Lewiston, IDNovember 6-7, 2012 Idaho Assoc. of County Engineers & Road Supervisors Annual Convention Sun Valley, IDNovember 6-9, 2012 Idaho Association of Highway Districts Annual Convention Sun Valley, IDNovember 29, 2012 LHTAC T2 Advisory Board Semi-Annual Meeting Boise, IDDecember 14, 2012 Local Highway Technical Assistance Council Quarterly Meeting Boise, IDJanuary 22-25, 2013 Safety Fest of the Great Northwest—Boise Boise, IDApril 2-3, 2013 2013 Project Development Conference Boise, IDIf you are interested in additional information regarding any of the above referenced meetingsand/or training sessions, please contact LHTAC at (800)-259-6841 or lhtac@lhtac.org.