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Partners,
The 2022 Legislative Session is officially underway! Look forward to a new issue of The Roadmap in your inbox every Monday to keep you up-to-date on transportation related topics that are happening down at the Capitol.
The Roadmap will primarily focus on issues that impact Idaho’s local roads, bridges, and the local government entities that maintain them. However, it will occasionally delve into issues that impact all Idahoans as well as national news. Each issue will cover what happened the week prior and will continue until the legislative session ends.
We are happy to have loyal readers, like yourself, who are passionate about Idaho’s transportation system! If you would like to share news or article ideas, please email us at info@iahd.com.
Respectfully,
Savannah Renslow
IAHD Communications Director
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Governor Little's Transportation Plan |
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On Monday, January 10, Governor Brad Little proposed an unprecedented transportation investment during his State of the State address. The Leading Idaho plan seeks to preserve and restore our existing transportation infrastructure by focusing on the state’s deferred maintenance backlog. The proposal includes:
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$200 million | Dedicated to deferred maintenance needs for roads and bridges. The funds would be split between the state ($120) and local highway jurisdictions ($80 million).
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$200 million | One-time investment package to improve local bridges. These funds will allow local highway jurisdictions to improve nearly one-third of deficient bridges across the state.
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Targeted investments for multiple transportation needs including airports ($6.4 million), railroads ($8 million), port ($10 million) and pedestrian safety ($10 million).
Governor Little declared, “We have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to fully fund known needs – to maintain our roads and bridges permanently – with no new taxes.” We are pleased with the Governor's acknowledgement and pledge to continue to spur economic growth and job creation for years to come through much needed investments in Idaho's infrastructure.
The Roadmap will continue to provide updates on the proposed budget and related bills for readers to track each week.
Learn more about the infrastructure plan and important
budget highlights by clicking the buttons below.
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The State of Idaho's Infrastructure
Quick Facts and Figures
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IDAHO’S TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM AND INFRASTRUCTURE ARE VITAL TO THE STATE’S ECONOMY
In 2020, the Idaho Policy Institute at Boise State University conducted an in-depth study of Idaho’s transportation infrastructure with a diverse group of stakeholders. Findings from this study indicate:
- Idaho needs an additional $241.8 million per year in revenue
- $236.5 million annually would enable efforts to meet preservation and restoration goals for Idaho’s roads and bridges.
- At least an additional $5.3 million annually is needed to maintain existing transit equipment and infrastructure.
- The additional revenue requirement does not include equipment replacement, safety enhancement, or unfunded expansion for all infrastructure.
- If funding is not available and maintenance is deferred, then this annual figure compounds, making the funding requirement significantly larger in the future.
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LOCAL BRIDGE FACTS
The Local Highway Technical Assistance Council (LHTAC) serves Idaho’s local highway jurisdictions including cities, counties, and highway districts. Together, LHTAC and our local highway jurisdictions have gathered data on all local bridges in Idaho, identifying that:
- Nearly 40% of Idaho’s 2,479 local bridges are past their design life of 50 years. Within 10 years, another 20% will exceed this lifespan.
- 154 bridges are in poor condition – needing total replacement.
- 356 bridges are posted for load restrictions, which limits the amount of freight a route can transport.
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IDAHO'S LOCAL HIGHWAY JURISDICTIONS
Are you wondering which highway agency maintains the roads near you? Click the button below to view a map of Idaho's local highway jurisdictions.
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IdaRoads Magazine: Convention Edition |
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In lieu of Idaho’s 2021 Local Transportation Convention, the Idaho Association of Highway Districts has recently published another edition of the IdaRoads Magazine. The publication includes articles that provide training for highway professionals, clerks, and elected officials.
Topics include:
- Speed Zones and Speed Limits
- Open Meetings Checkup
- Pavement Maintenance to Optimize Your Budget
- Bridge Preservation, Rehabilitation, and Replacement
Click the IdaRoads Magazine cover to download a copy.
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IAHD Legislative Committee |
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The IAHD is proud to have a strong team of dedicated highway professionals to serve on our legislative committee including:
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Graham Christensen, Commissioner, East Side Highway District
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Neal Gier, Commissioner, Buhl Highway District
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Kevin Howard, Supervisor, Worley Highway District
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Rocky Matthews, Commissioner, Murtaugh Highway District
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Kevin Renfrow, Commissioner, South Latah Highway District
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Tim Richard, Director, Canyon Highway District
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Idaho's Transportation Committees |
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Keep track of each chamber's transportation committee by following the links below. On the webpage, you may download meeting agendas, virtually tune into meetings, see committee members, and much more. |
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How to Contact Your Legislator |
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There are several ways to contact your legislator.
Click the button to find out who your representative is. It's easy, just put in your address and receive their contact information.
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Send them an email directly, or contact the Legislative Information Center. They will take a message to your legislator.
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)
Hearing Impaired: 800-626-0471
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