Public-transit funding, ID-44 corridor study, emergency waivers and employee service milestones to highlight Idaho Transportation Board’s March meeting Funding of various public transit programs, discussion of a potential ID-44 corridor plan with Garden City, consideration of possibly delegating emergency service permits to staff, and recognition of employee service milestones will highlight next week’s meeting of the Idaho Transportation Board in Boise. The meeting will take place at ITD Headquarters at 3311 W. State St. The board will meet in the auditorium on March 18, and then will visit each of the districts over the next six monthly meetings. Public Transportation Funding Recommendations Based on the council’s concurrence, staff will present the projects to the board for funding in FY20-22. The projects approved by the board will then be submitted to the Federal Transit Administration for final approval. Some of the providers recommended for operations and maintenance funding include Selkirk Pend Oreille Transit, the Coeur d’Alene Tribe, Appaloosa Express, Mountain Rides, and the Shoshone-Bannock Tribe. Other projects include a bus pullout with shelters and restrooms for Lewiston Transit, three medium-duty bus replacements for Treasure Valley Transit, four heavy duty electric buses for Mountain Rides, a 12-passenger van for Three Island Senior Center, and an ADA minivan for the Crisis Center. Total funding available for the two-year cycle is $20 million. Corridor Plan for ID-44 The department is working with Garden City on the project. The work will help develop partnerships, allow collaboration with stakeholders to identify potential transportation or environmental issues, provide a platform for stakeholders to suggest corridor solutions and planning issues, notify property owners of potential land use for transportation purposes, and increase overall transportation efficiency. A number of things are occurring in the area, which make this plan important. Ada County established a committee to consider the best use for its property along a portion of Glenwood Street, including the fairgrounds and stadium home to the Boise Hawks minor-league baseball team. Waiver of Limitations for Emergency Movements Staff will propose the board delegate the authority to issue these waivers to staff. The Motor Vehicle Administrator and Chief Engineer would review the request and approve or deny it. Engineering and safety criteria pertaining to the movement of these vehicles that exceed the legal size and weight would be considered. Staff would inform the board of these requests and the action taken by staff. Employee Service Awards Published 03-13-20 |