ADA, TAP & Research Program

The Idaho Transportation Department is soliciting applications through the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) in Fall of 2017. The purpose of TAP is to provide for a variety of alternative transportation projects and to advance the Idaho Transportation Department’s (ITD) strategic goals of Mobility, Safety and Economic Opportunity while maximizing the use of federal funds. The TAP provides funding for programs and projects defined as transportation alternatives, including on- and off-road pedestrian and bicycle facilities, infrastructure projects for improving non-driver access to public transportation and enhanced mobility, and safe routes to school educational projects.

At a minimum, application requirements include:

• Commitment to completing the design and committing to be construction-ready on time.
• Ability to provide a local cash-only match of 7.34%. In kind matching is not eligible for this program.
• Projects that have secured necessary right-of-way.
• Projects that have Environmental requirements that do not exceed Categorical Exclusion.

** FY2018 TAP Application and Attachments**

• FY2018 TAP Application – Due: December 1, 2017 12:00 MST
  • Must Contact District/LHTAC Coordinator by November 10, 2017
• FY2018 TAP-Application Attachments

Example Application

• Completed Example Application
• Completed Example Application with Tips for Success

Publicly available resources available to assist in completing applications

• ITD Bicycle and Pedestrian Information
• Idaho Local Road Crash Data
• Map: National Highway System (NHS)
• ITD-IPLAN: State Highways Systems Map
• ITD-IPLAN: State Highways Crash Data
• ITD-IPLAN: Idaho AADT Map
• ArcGIS Online: Create Maps
• Various County Land Records – (Ada County Example)

Attend LHTAC Fall Workshops

ITD Transportation Alternative Program Manager:

• Program Manager Ryan McDaniel, Email: TAP@itd.idaho.gov

ITD District TAP Coordinators:

For project specific questions about TAP, please contact the appropriate district coordinator in your area from the list below.

• District 1 (Boundary, Bonner, Kootenai, Benewah and Shoshone counties): Gregory Brands, 600 W. Prairie, Coeur d’Alene, 83815. P (208) 772.1274 Gregory.Brands@itd.idaho.gov
• District 2 (Latah, Nez Perce, Clearwater, Lewis, and Idaho counties): Ken Helm, 2600 N&S Highway, PO Box 837, Lewiston, 83501. P (208) 799-4223. Ken.Helm@itd.idaho.gov
• District 3 (Adams, Valley, Washington, Payette, Gem, Boise, Canyon, Ada, Elmore, and Owyhee counties): Blaine Schwendiman, 8150 Chinden Blvd, PO Box 8028, Boise, 83707. P (208) 334-8925. Blaine.Schwendiman@itd.idaho.gov
• District 4 (Camas, Blaine, Gooding, Lincoln, Jerome, Minidoka, Twin Falls, and Cassia counties): Trey Mink, 216 S. Date St, PO Box 2-A, Shoshone, 83352. (208) 886-7848. Trey.Mink@itd.idaho.gov
• District 5 (Bingham, Caribou, Power, Bannock, Oneida, Franklin, and Bear Lake counties): Melodie Halstead, 515 S. 5th St, PO Box 4700, Pocatello, 83205. P (208) 239-3370. Melodie.Halstead@itd.idaho.gov
• District 6 (Lemhi, Custer, Butte, Jefferson, Clark, Fremont, Madison, Teton, and Bonneville counties): Mark Layton , 206 N. Yellowstone Highway, PO Box 97, Rigby, 83442. P (208) 745-5626. mark.layton@itd.idaho.gov
• State-wide (Off State Highway System): Amanda LaMott, P (208)-344-0565. ALaMott@lhtac.org

Research Program Mission

• Support research, development, and technology transfer activities addressing the Department’s strategic goals and initiatives.
• Enhance ITD’s ability to deliver efficient and effective transportation services.
• Offer practical solutions to problems facing the Department.
• Develop new tools/technologies and facilitate their implementation.

Program Responsibilities

• Coordinating development of ITD’s annual work program for federal State Planning & Research (SPR) funds and annual reporting of agency accomplishments with these funds.
• Administering SPR funds received for ITD research, development, and technology transfer.
• Coordinating Department involvement in multi-state pooled fund projects.
• Identifying ITD research needs and priorities.
• Helping staff locate transportation research and information.
• Overseeing ITD-funded research performed by universities and consultants.
• Coordinating ITD involvement in national and regional transportation research with TRB, AASHTO, the Northwest Transportation Consortium and others.

Research Program Overview FY18
2018 Transportation Planning and Research: Annual Work Program

This page contains information about research projects that are currently underway. Click the links for more information on each project.

• RP 235 – Calibration of the AASHTOWare Pavement ME Design Performance Models for Flexible Pavements in Idaho
• RP 244 – Safety Impacts of Using Wider Pavement Marking in Two Lane Rural Highways in Idaho
• RP 252 – Evaluation, Comparison, and Correlation between the Idaho IT-144 and AASHTO T-84 Methods for Determining Specific Gravity and Absorption Properties in Fine Aggregate
• RP 254 – Safety Analysis of School Zones Along Two-Way Two-Lane Highways
• RP 259 – Using the Positive Culture Framework to Reduce Distracted Driving in Idaho
• RP 261 – Development and Evaluation of Performance Measures to Augment Asphalt Mix Design in Idaho
• RP 262 – Concrete Performance in Aggressive Salt and Deicing Environments
• RP 263 – Unbound Materials Characterization for Pavement ME Implementation in Idaho Transportation Department
• RP 264 – Evaluation of Mobile Apps for Pavement Smoothness Measurement
• RP 265 – Effectiveness of ITD High Early Strength Concrete Mix as a Cost-Effective Alternative to UHPC for Field-Cast Connections of Precast Elements in Accelerated Bridge Construction
• RP 266 – Evaluation of the Skid Resistance of Pavements at Different Speeds
• RP 267 – Idaho Historic Highway Context Study
• RP 268 – Calibration of the AASHTOWare Pavement ME Design Software for Rigid Pavements in Idaho
• RP 269 – Field Performance of Idaho Asphalt Pavements with High RAP Content
• RP 270 – Development of an Inventory and Inspection Database Framework for Asset Management of MSE Walls
• RP 271 – Implementing AASHTO TP 110 for Alkali-Silica Reaction Potential Evaluation of Idaho Aggregates
• RP 272 – Idaho Statewide Freight Data and Commodity Supply Chain Analysis
• RP 273 – Field Performance of HES Class SOAF Concrete with Fibers as Field-Cast Connection between Deck Bulb-T Girders in ABC Applications

• TPF-5(035): Pacific Northwest Snowfighters

ITD Contact: Ron Wright, (208) 334-8453,
ron.wright@itd.idaho.gov
Website: http://pnsassociation.org

• TPF-5(190): Northwest Passage, Phase III

ITD Contact: Robert Koeberlein, (208) 334-8251,
robert.koeberlein@itd.idaho.gov

• TPF-5(255): Highway Safety Manual Implementation

ITD Contact: John Tomlinson, (208) 334-8557,
john.tomlinson@itd.idaho.gov

• TPF-5(276): Full Scale Shake Table Testing to Evaluate Seismic Performance of Reinforced Soil Walls

ITD Contact: John Ingram, (208) 334-8436,
john.ingram.idaho.gov

• TPF-5(288): Western Road Usage Charging Consortium (WRUCC)

ITD Contact: Matthew Moore, (208) 334-8484,
matthew.moore@itd.idaho.gov

• TPF-5(296): Simplified SPT Performance-Based Assessment of Liquefaction and Effects

ITD Contact: John Ingram, (208) 334-8436,
john.ingram@itd.idaho.gov

• TPF-5(297): Improving Specifications to Resist Frost Damage in Modern Concrete Mixtures

ITD Contact: Clint Hoops, (208) 334-4415,
clint.hoops@itd.idaho.gov

• TPF-5(302): Modified Binder (PG+) Specifications and Quality Control Criteria

ITD Contact: Mike Santi, (208) 334-8450,
mike.santi@itd.idaho.gov

• TPF-5(309): Partnership for the Transformation of Traffic Safety Culture

ITD Contact: John Tomlinson. (208) 334-8557,
john.tomlinson@itd.idaho.gov

• TPF-5(312): Western Maintenance Partnership

ITD Contact: Steve Spoor, (208) 334-8413,
steve.spoor@itd.idaho.gov

• TPF-5(313): Technology Transfer Concrete Consortium (TTCC)

ITD Contact: Clint Hoops, (208) 334-4415,
clint.hoops@itd.idaho.gov

• TPF-5(340): Axle and Length Classification Factor Analysis and Effects on Annual Average Daily Traffic (AADT)

ITD Contact: Raelene Viste, (208) 334-8218,
raelene.viste@itd.idaho.gov

• TPF-5(343): Roadside Safety Research for MASH Implementation

ITD Contact: Gary Sanderson, (208) 334-8211,
gary.sanderson@itd.idaho.gov

• TPF-5(349): Western Alliance for Quality Transportation Construction (WAQTC)

ITD Contact: Mike Santi, (208) 334-8450,
mike.santi@itd.idaho.gov

• TPF-5(353): Clear Roads Winter Highway Operations Pooled Fund, Phase II

ITD Contact: Ron Wright, (208) 334-8453,
ron.wright@itd.idaho.gov

• TPF-5(357): Connecting the DOTs: Implementing ShakeCast Across Multiple State Departments of Transportation for Rapid Post-Earthquake Response

ITD Contact: Mel Coulter, (208) 334-8414,
mel.coulter@itd.idaho.gov

• TPF-5(368): Performance Engineered Concrete Paving Mixtures

ITD Contact: Clint Hoops, (208) 334-4415,
clint.hoops@itd.idaho.gov

Research Reports

Information about transportation-related research conducted in other states and nationally is available from a variety of sources. Here are some of the most useful sites for finding transportation research information.

State DOT Research Program Links – Provides links to Research Program sites in other state DOTs. These sites often include information about their active projects and copies of completed reports.

State DOT Custom Google Search – This is a custom search tool that can be used to limit searches to only state DOT websites. It can be helpful in finding information about research, but also can be useful in finding other information such as planning documents, manuals, and specifications.

Transportation Pooled Fund Website – Provides information about all completed and active pooled fund projects, which are collaborative projects involving multiple states and FHWA. Click on the search tab to find projects by study number or keyword. You can also find information about proposed projects by clicking on the Open Solicitations tab.

Transportation Research Board (TRB) Publications – Provides links to a variety of TRB publications including:

National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) reports

NCHRP Synthesis reports

Reports for other cooperative research programs managed by TRB (addressing transit, airports, hazardous materials, freight, and rail)

Strategic Highway Research Program 2(SHRP 2) reports

Transportation Research Record articles (TRB’s monthly journal)

 
Transportation Research International Database (TRID) – TRID is the largest database of completed transportation research in the world with more that 1.1 million records. TRID contains information about research on all modes of transportation conducted both nationally and internationally.

Research in Progress (RiP) Database – RiP provides information about active transportation research projects being conducted by federal agencies, state DOTs and universities.

US Department of Transportation (USDOT) Research Hub – Provides information about research supported by USDOT and its various agencies. You can enter a search term on the main page or click on the Advanced Search tab to limit the search to specific agencies like the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

National Transportation Library (NTL) – Managed by the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, NTL is USDOT’s central repository for USDOT research and technical publications.

Writing Guidelines

• Preparing Research Reports for the Idaho Transportation Department
• ITD Research Program Report Process and Style Guide
• ITD Research Report Template (.docx)
• Guidance for Preparing Technical Report Documentation Page

Forms

For a list of available forms, please visit the ITD Form Finder page.

• ITD Form Finder

Please send comments, questions, and suggestions to:

Ned Parrish
Ned.Parrish@itd.idaho.gov
Phone: 208-334-8296
Fax: 208-334-4432