District 5

Yellowstone Avenue Safety Enhancements: Cedar Street to Alameda Road

The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) is currently designing safety enhancements for Yellowstone Avenue between Cedar Street and Alameda Road in Pocatello. The project will:

· Install a raised median along the center of Yellowstone between the Cedar and Alameda intersections.
· Adjust signal timing at the Alameda intersection.

This project will improve safety in the area, and is estimated to be constructed by 2020.
· Yellowstone Ave. Project Information and Contacts:

• Eric Staats, ITD P.E. Engineer Manager (208) 239-3300 eric.staats@itd.Idaho.gov

History
In 2014, ITD began a study to address safety considerations at both the Yellowstone/ Alameda intersection and the stretch of Yellowstone between Cedar and Alameda. Part of this study was an analysis of crash data that indicated a safety problem along this stretch of roadway. ITD used both the crash data and traffic data to model different improvements and intersection designs that could address the safety issue and provide for more capacity. The results of the study showed that the installation of a continuous raised median along Yellowstone between the Cedar and Alameda intersections would provide a substantial safety benefit for the corridor and the traveling public.

Next Steps: ITD held a public meeting on August 15, 2017. Return to this web page (itd.idaho.gov/d5) for details about public information meetings and schedule updates.
· August 15, 2017 Displays and information

Key Number: 20299
Project Number: A020(299)

Project Description:
The US-30, Philbin Road Intersection project is a safety improvement project at the intersection of US-30 (Garrett Way) and Philbin Road in Pocatello. This project competed with other projects across the state for special funds earmarked specifically for safety improvements, and was chosen due to the history of fatal and serious injury crashes at the intersection.

The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) has determined that a traffic signal will be the most effective way to reduce the crashes at the intersection. A traffic signal is also warranted due to an increasing number of vehicles traveling on Philbin Road.

The signal is expected to be installed in 2018.

What has happened now:
ITD is starting to prepare construction plans. Once the plans are ready, this project will be advertised for bid by contractors.

• Submitted Comments and Responses

Contacts
Denice Wright, ITD District 5 Project Manager
5151 S. 5th Avenue
Pocatello, ID 83204
(208) 239-3605
Denice.Wright@itd.idaho.gov

Key Number: 20155

Using the open house results, Mayor Jared Sharp and the City Council decided on a preferred striping plan. Once the striping plan was chosen, ITD completed the design plans. The project will next be let for bid by potential contractors. Construction is expected to begin in 2018.

Final Design Plan

Project design is complete and ready for bid and construction in 2018.

The City of Montpelier decided to go with the following striping plan for Washington Street:

• One Lane each direction with a Center Two Way Turn Lane (CTWTL) and parallel parking along street.
• All insufficient pedestrian ramps on Washington Street (US-89) will be upgraded to legal ADA requirements.
• Sidewalks will be added on 4th Street on the east side of the street ONLY from Garfield St. to Boise St.

Project Description:
This project, located in Montpelier on US-89 (Washington Street) between the 12th Street overpass to the junction with US-30 (4th Street), will include:

• full-width pavement repair,
• upgrades to all sidewalk corners that are not compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act to bring them up to current standard,
• safety improvements along the corridor,
• replacement of all the school signs, including the pedestrian school crossing sign,
• re-striping the roadway to a configuration suited to local needs.

In addition, new sidewalk construction and replacement of deteriorating existing sidewalk is being considered along US-30/4th Street from Clay Street to just north of Boise Street.

The need for the new asphalt on US-89/Washington St. arises from the poor asphalt condition. The Idaho Transportation Department and the City of Montpelier are taking this opportunity to upgrade the traffic safety concerns in the area with regards to the school zone as well as the down town shopping district. The purpose of this project is to improve the safety and mobility for the community, local businesses, the agriculture industry, the freight industry and the traveling public.

What has happened previously:
The Idaho Transportation Department has been in contact with the Montpelier City Officials working on what safety improvements are needed on Washington Street and other potential improvement needs that can be included in this project.

ITD and the City of Montpelier hosted a Community Design Workshop open to the public on January 17, 2017, at Montpelier City Hall.

• Community workshop open house results

Contacts:
Tara Capson, ITD Project Manager, District 5, (208) 239-3321 | Email: Tara.Capson@itd.idaho.gov

Project Name: I-15/I-86 Corridor Study
Key Number: 9884

The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) is studying I-15 and I-86 to identify current and future needs throughout the corridors. The study will result in a corridor plan that identifies policies and projects important to the development of these highways over the next 20 years.

Project Description
The completed corridor plan will include an analysis of the existing conditions on the highways; a forecast of future demand over the next 20 years; and a list of short- and long-term improvements on how to modernize transportation. The document will address the course of the highways as a whole and on a county-by-county basis. The plan will be based on community input, engineering analysis, and city, county and agency planning goals. ITD will include the plan in its Idaho Horizons Long Range Capital Improvement and Preservation Program (LRCIP). LRCIP is a planning document that helps ITD prioritize projects for future years.

The finished corridor plan will include:

• Safety: What improvements will make the highways safer for motorists, pedestrians and residents?

• Traffic: What are the best ways to improve current traffic flow and capacity throughout the corridors? Can we anticipate future congestion points and develop solutions?

• Environment: What are the important environmental issues to consider when ITD builds improvements in the future?

Project Materials

• I-15/I-86 Corridor Study

Accessibility | Title VI | Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance

The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) is committed to compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and all related regulations and directives. ITD assures that no person shall on the grounds of race, color, national origin, gender, age, or disability be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any ITD service, program, or activity. The department also assures that every effort will be made to prevent discrimination through the impacts of its programs, policies, and activities on minority and low-income populations. In addition, the department will take reasonable steps to provide meaningful access to services for persons with Limited English Proficiency.

TTY/TDD Users: Dial 711 or (800) 377-3529 to use Idaho Relay System

• Accommodation Requests
• Accessibility Contact | Accesibilidad
• Discrimination Complaints
• External Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Grievance Procedure
• Spanish External Grievance Procedimiento de queja externa de ADA

For application forms go to ITD Form Finder and then search for “Encroachment“

• Approach Permit application – i.e. driveway, road access, etc. (Right of Way Encroachment Application and Permit Approaches or Public Streets) – Search for form # “2109” or “Encroachment” at ITD Form Finder
• For the Utility Permit application – (Right of Way Encroachment Application and Permit for Utilities) – Search for form # “2110” or “Encroachment” at ITD Form Finder
• Other Encroachments application – i.e. signs, banners, etc. (Right of Way Encroachment Application and Permit for Other Encroachments) – Search for form # “2111” or “Encroachment” at ITD Form Finder
• Milepoint Logs go to the iPlan – Mapping Resource for Idaho highway route information
• iPlan – Mapping Resource
• Access Management Informational Brochure

Encroachment Application Office Locations & Contacts

Roadway Sign Request Contacts

• ITD Contacts for Motorist Service Information Signs, Logos, Application and Installation
• ITD Contacts for Tourist Oriented Directional Signs (TODS), Application and Installation
• Outdoor Advertising Information

For all Idaho Route Maps go to the ITRPS website at:

• permits4idaho.com

Then click “Helpful Links” in the top left corner of the banner to access maps & attachments for the following:

• Idaho Maps for Approved Routes Up to 129,000 lbs. (129K)
• 129K State Route Maps (by District/Region)
• County Maps for Special Permit & Requirements
• Vertical Clearance Maps | Pilot/Escort Requirements
• Route Capacity Maps
• Route Capacity Maps (by Color)

Accessibility | Title VI | Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance

The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) is committed to compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and all related regulations and directives. ITD assures that no person shall on the grounds of race, color, national origin, gender, age, or disability be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any ITD service, program, or activity. The department also assures that every effort will be made to prevent discrimination through the impacts of its programs, policies, and activities on minority and low-income populations. In addition, the department will take reasonable steps to provide meaningful access to services for persons with Limited English Proficiency.

TTY/TDD Users: Dial 711 or (800) 377-3529 to use Idaho Relay System

• Accommodation Requests
• Accessibility Contact | Accesibilidad
• Discrimination Complaints
• External Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Grievance Procedure
• Spanish External Grievance Procedimiento de queja externa de ADA