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Stay up-to-date on legislation that the Idaho Association of Highway Districts is tracking throughout the week by visiting our website.

The Governor’s proposed budget includes: 

• $200 million | Leading Idaho Local Bridge Program
• $206 million | Maintenance needs (60%/40%, state/local)
• $100 million | Economically significant local transportation projects
• $96.8 million | Safety and capacity improvements (60%/40%, state/local)
• $10 million | Children Pedestrian Safety Program

New Idaho 511 App & Website - Now Live

“Upgrade how you navigate the state!” encourages ITD after launching their new and improved Idaho 511 App and website, 511.idaho.gov. 

The new Idaho 511 App has the same tools as before and now integrates special events, weather, and highway oasis locations to travel plans. 

As of January 23, drivers will need to download the newest version of the app on their smart phone, the old app will not be supported. Begin your download today:

• Visit Apple App Store
• Visit Google Play App Store

Minnesota Projects $394 Million Shortfall for

Transportation Funding in Two Fiscal Years

This year, Minnesota transportation taxes will bring in $184 million less than anticipated with an additional $210 million shortfall for the upcoming fiscal year. The Minnesota Department of Transportation’s Budget Director cites pandemic-related supply chain disruptions, decreased car sales, increased fuel efficiency, telework, and higher gas prices for the shortfall.

Lawmakers are expected to consider a 2-year transportation budget and capital investment bill this session. Learn more here.

Georgia Legislative Committee Supports VMT Pilot Program

Upon issuing its final report, the Georgia Legislature’s Joint Study Committee on The Electrification Of Transportation endorses a pilot program that uses vehicle miles traveled (VMT) to tax drivers. Follow the link to learn more. 

After the recent election, there are many new members of both the Senate and House Transportation Committees. Click on the buttons below to view the current committee members, download meeting agendas, virtually tune into meetings, and much more.

Send them an email directly, or contact the Legislative Information Center. They will take a message to your legislator.

E-mail: idleginfo@lso.idaho.gov (session only)

E-mail must contain the sender’s name and address. To help us forward your message appropriately, please include your legislator’s name and/or legislative district.

Phone Numbers: (session only)

Local: 208-332-1000

Toll Free: 800-626-0471

Hearing Impaired: 800-626-0471

Questions about legislation?

Contact IAHD's Executive Director, Nick Veldhouse

(208) 602-2578 or nickveldhouse@iahd.com