2/22/2019
Transportation department seeks public comment on draft long-range transportation plan
BOISE - The Idaho Transportation Department is seeking public input on the department’s draft Long-Range Transportation Plan, called IDAGO 2040. Comments are being taken from Feb. 24 through April 10, 2019.
The plan identifies how future funding, technology, demographics and economics will shape transportation in Idaho to the year 2040.
Please visit https://itd.idaho.gov/planning and click on the Long-Range Transportation Plan tab to view the draft plan, and an online comment form where people can provide input. Paper copies of the draft plan will be available at each transportation department district office. Public input is important to the planning effort. It helps the department understand statewide priorities.
Public meetings will be held at each of the department's district offices on Tuesday, March 26, starting at 6:30 p.m. (MST). ITD staff will broadcast a presentation about the draft plan and attendees will be able to ask questions and submit comments.
- District 1: Coeur d’Alene, 600 W. Prairie Avenue.
- District 2: Lewiston, 2600 Frontage Road
- District 3 at ITD Headquarters: Boise, 3311 W. State Street
- District 4: Shoshone, 215 South Date Street
- District 5: Pocatello, 5151 South 5th Avenue
- District 6: Rigby, 206 North Yellowstone
In addition to the public meetings at the above locations, those interested in listening to the presentation during the public meeting and submitting comments can call 1-844-740-1264 starting at 6:30 p.m. (MST). The access code is 803-061-105.
The draft plan was developed over a two-year period, and included public meetings with the public, stakeholders and transportation professionals across Idaho. The effort also included an online survey where citizens and staff had conversations about existing transportation infrastructure, future conditions, needs and issues Idaho can expect as it progresses toward the year 2040.
Those with questions about the draft long-range plan or public meetings can contact Margaret Havey at lrtp@itd.idaho.gov or at (208) 334-8469.
In addition to the public meetings on March 26, comments can be e-mailed to lrtp@itd.idaho.gov. Comments also can be mailed to: Idaho Transportation Department, Attn: Planning Services, 3311 W. State Street, Boise, ID 83703.