Idaho Transportation Department
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- Traffic Incident Mgmt
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Contacts & Reports
ITD Vision: Enhancing quality of life through transportation
- 2024 ITD Annual Report | FY24 Certification of Receipts & Disbursements| ITD Strategic Plan | Video: “ITD 101”
- ITD Phone Contacts | ITD Guidance | Public Records Request
- Transportation Asset Management Plan (TAMP) – Reporting mechanisms for ensuring strategic objectives are achieved
- ITD Form Finder (construction/design) | DMV Forms: Plates & Titles or Driver Licenses & IDs | FAQs & ITD Glossary of Terms
- ITD Headquarters (HQ) in Boise: ** ITD HQ Chinden location ** | Business hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Department Services – Click below for service details and resources.
Map of Idaho Transportation Department’s District Boundaries
Select the appropriate district to learn about transportation information and planning for each region of Idaho.
- Commercial Driver License
- DMV License Plates | Titles | Registration Information & Renewal
- DMV License Plates Online Registration Renewal
- DMV License Plate & Title Forms
- DMV Locations | Status | News
- Driver’s License Forms
- Driver’s License Online Renewal
- Driver’s License Star Card: Your License to Fly | REAL ID
- License Plates & Registration Data
- Order Personalized Plates
- Performance Measures | Dashboard
- Permits | Ports of Entry
- Star Card Tool: Determine the documents you need to get your Star Card
- Truck Registration | Motor Carrier Services
- Truck Trip Permits
- Vehicle Insurance Requirement
- 511 – Road Report | Road Conditions
- Adopt-A-Highway | Volunteer Activities
- Contractor Bidding for Highway Construction | Solications
- Construction Resources
- Consultant Agreements
- Dashboard | Performance Measures
- Freight | 129,000 lb. Routes
- Highway Safety Program | Grants | Crash Statistics
- IPlan – Map Application
- Railroad & Utility Support
- Road Data | Pavement
- Road Maintenance
- Research Program
- Winter Driving & Operations
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
Executive Team
Scott Stokes, an Idaho Transportation Department veteran who joined the department in I992, became Director in late May 2022 after serving as Chief Deputy since 2007. Scott has served in several capacities, including as District Engineer in northern Idaho, and State Bridge Engineer early in his ITD career.As Chief Deputy, Stokes oversaw the divisions of Aeronautics, Motor Vehicles, Public Transportation, Emergency Management and highway bonding programs, and had primary responsibility for much of the department’s daily operations.Stokes was the co-Chair of the Strategic Safety Team, chairman of the Idaho Traffic Safety Commission, and was significantly involved in all facets of highway safety for the department. He is a leading advocate of the drive to achieve zero deaths on Idaho highways by promoting driver responsibility and accountability.
In support of ITD’s strategic goals, Stokes also is engaged in the department’s internal and external efforts to promote economic opportunity through transportation and to increase mobility for Idaho businesses and travelers.
He earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in civil engineering from Brigham Young University, and before ITD he worked for a private Idaho engineering firm for eight years developing community public works projects and regional commercial developments.
The Idaho Transportation Board announced Stokes as the next ITD Director on October 1, 2021, replacing Brian Ness as Director when Ness retired on May 28, 2022.
The Stokes name is revered at ITD, as Scott’s father, Eldon Stokes, was ITD’s maintenance foreman in the Salmon shed for decades, and was the department’s Maintenance Person of the Year during his tenure.
Chief Deputy | Chief Operations Officer – Dan McElhinney
Dan McElhinney became ITD’s Chief Deputy in late May 2022, replacing Scott Stokes in the position when Stokes ascended to Director. McElhinney became the department’s Chief Operations Officer after coming to ITD from the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) in August 2020 after 32 years there.
As the Chief Operations Officer, he provides leadership and support to the six District Engineers and district employees across the state in highway planning, design, construction, maintenance and traffic operations, helping to serve the traveling public and local communities.
Dan came to ITD with a wealth of experience. During his career, he dealt with many issues that the department is facing now such as rapid growth, innovative contracting and autonomous vehicles. He demonstrated a history of seeing tough projects through to the finish line, and bringing diverse stakeholder groups together.
At Caltrans, he had recently served as District 10 Director in Stockton, responsible for overseeing more than 3,500 lane miles in eight counties, leading 600 employees and managing a nearly $2 billion capital program asset management plan and an annual operating budget of more than $150 million. As District Director, Dan served as Commissioner on the Delta Protection Commission and as a Caltrans Ex-Officio member of the San Joaquin Regional Rail/Altamont Corridor Express Commission, the Stanislaus Council of Governments, and the San Joaquin Council of Governments. He previously served a six-year term as a Commissioner on the San Francisco Bay Conservation & Development Commission (BCDC) and on the BCDC Sea Level Rise Policy Group.
Prior to accepting the District 10 position, Dan served as the San Francisco Bay Area District 4 Chief Deputy Director, where he was responsible for over 7,000 lane miles in nine counties for 16 years where he led more than 3,000 employees and had oversight for a construction program in excess of $10 billion during that time. Dan also served as the State Toll Bridge Program Manager. Previously he was a Deputy District Director/Principal Manager of the Caltrans North Region of 22 counties.
Dan is a licensed civil engineer who graduated from the Colorado School of Mines with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering, with Minors in Surveying and Metallurgy.
Brenda Williams brought an extensive background in human resources to the Idaho Transportation Department in October 2013 when she became the department’s Chief Human Resources Officer. She was the Area Human Resources Manager for Republic Services (formerly Allied Waste Services), in Salt Lake City, where she provided strategic leadership for multiple states. She achieved key business objectives in the areas of development, succession planning, and performance management. Republic is a Fortune 500 company that specializes in environmental services with 31,000 employees in 40 states, including Idaho.
Williams was also the Director of Human Resources for Comcast Corp., (formerly AT&T Broadband), in Salt Lake City, for multiple locations throughout the state. She was instrumental in driving employee engagement through management and employee action teams. Williams was promoted to the position after serving as Director of Staffing and Organizational Development for AT&T Broadband.
Mollie McCarty was appointed to the Idaho Transportation Department’s executive team as the first Chief External Affairs Officer in November of 2021, after 23 years with the department in communication and governmental affairs positions. From 2008 to 2021, McCarty led the department’s policy and government relations efforts during several key transportation initiatives including Governor Otter’s 2011 Task Force on Modernizing Transportation Funding and the Idaho Legislature’s 2015 transportation revenue enhancement.
McCarty also served the department from 1998 to 2008 as Public Information Officer for the southwest Idaho district during the first and second construction stages of the WYE Interchange in the Treasure Valley. Prior to her service at the transportation department, McCarty managed public relations projects at advertising agency Elgin Syferd Drake (now Drake Cooper). She also worked in television and radio news broadcasting for 10 years, starting as a reporter and advancing to anchor. Her last seven years were in Boise at CBS affiliate KBOI TV.
McCarty holds a bachelor’s degree in communications from Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, Washington, with a broadcast emphasis.
Longtime ITD financial Controller Dave Tolman became the department’s new Chief Administrative Officer, replacing retiring Charlene McArthur. Tolman has worked in state government for 32 years, including the last 20 years with ITD as Controller. He will oversee the department’s Business and Support Management unit, plus Financial Services, Financial Planning and Analysis, and Internal Review.Tolman has been responsible for financial reporting, revenues, expenditures, payroll, and cost accounting. For the past two decades, Dave has been the finance lead for the GARVEE and TECM bonding programs and is knowledgeable in business processes and policies for all ITD programs.Beyond his role at ITD, Tolman currently serves on the State Controller’s Office Fiscal Policy Advisory Committee, Access Idaho Steering Committee for the State of Idaho, and AASHTO’s standing Committee on Funding and Finance. Nationally, he is well known for his financial acumen and is the sought-after expert in GARVEE bonding activities across the country.
Prior to joining the department, Dave worked for the Idaho Division of Financial Management and the Idaho State Controller’s Office. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Brigham Young University and a Masters of Business Administration from Boise State University.
Tolman steps in as the new CAO at a crucial time, providing valuable experience and guidance in the investment and utilization of additional funds provided by the Governor and Idaho Legislature to modernize Idaho’s transportation system and help deliver on an unprecedented program.
Historical Photos
Idaho Transportation Photo Collection
- Curious how Idaho’s roads were built?
- Looking for historic photos of your community?
- Researching the evolution of snowplows?
- Go to: itd.idaho.gov/photohistory
- ***ITD’s Historical Photo website wins the 2019 APEX Publication Excellence Award***
- ***Historical Photo Collection wins 2018 North American Excellence Award***
The Idaho Transportation Photo Collection is a free, online database with more than 30,000 images documenting the rich history of transportation and infrastructure development in the Gem State. From surveying and constructing the North and South Highway to dedicating Idaho’s Interstate Highway System, every corner of Idaho is represented in this unique collection captured by the Idaho Transportation Department.
Innovation
Spurred by a vision to operate more like a business, and motivated by an annual funding shortfall in the hundred of millions, in 2014 the department launched a strategy to engage employees to find solutions to everyday problems. The centerpiece of this innovation strategy is an employee-driven effort.
Rather than rely on the brainpower of a select group of leadership-level people, ITD is harnessing the creativity of all employees statewide. Employees at every level are encouraged to submit ideas for time and money savings and making processes more efficient. But this is not just an old-fashioned suggestion box. Employees work to implement the best ideas that have a measurable impact.
Innovation Videos
- 2023 Best of the Best Innovations
- 2022 Best of the Best Innovations
- 2021 Best of the Best Innovations
- 2020 Best of the Best Innovations
- 2019 Best of the Best Innovations
- 2018 Best of the Best Innovations
- 2017 Best of the Best Innovations
- 2016 Best of the Best Innovations
- 2015 Best of the Best Innovations
Employee innovations are categorized into one of these five categories:
- Safety
- Mobility & Economic Opportunity
- Ideal Workplace
- Customer Service
- Resource Stewardship
News
Engineer Paul Franz joins Idaho Transportation Board as new Northern Idaho, D1 representative
‘The Salt Seeing Eye:’ the snowplow driver’s crystal ball
Construction & Materials Streamlines Support Through AI
ITD names 12 snowplows with help from students and employees
Final $350M bond sale for major Idaho highway projects planned for early 2025
ITD’s top innovations reflect commitment to safety & service
ITD reigns for third time at national Snow & Ice Conference
ITD starting popular ‘Name a Snowplow’ contest
Name a Snowplow
Partnering Awards
Partnering – It’s Just Good Business!
What occurs with good construction project partnering?
- Efficient resolution of issues and project closeout
- Enhanced Work Zone Safety of the team and public awareness
- Higher levels of trust and personal satisfaction
- Increased collaboration between all stakeholders
- Delivering a quality project as a team
What are the criteria for nominations?
A project team of ITD & contractor employees that stand out for their ability to:
- Resolve complex issues
- Improve communication on the project with all audiences
- Utilize innovative solutions
- Incorporate team building activities
- Honor stakeholders
- Achieve a common goal
2024 Excellence in Construction Partnering Award Winners
Top Gold winner: US-93 Perrine Bridge Corrosion Protection
Repairs to the iconic Perrine Bridge added 50 years to the life of the bridge, which is 48 years old and was nearing the end of its service life. This is one of only three crossings of the Snake River within a 30-mile area, and is easily the busiest, serving 40,000 vehicles per day. As such, there were significant incentives built into the contract to minimize traffic impacts, and stakeholder outreach was vital.
The awards competition is a confirmation that ITD and Idaho AGC recognize the project benefits of great partnering on highway and local road projects. Each project was reviewed by a judging panel of state and local partners and evaluated on criteria related to how well the project team:
- Enhanced work zone safety of the team and public awareness
- Resolved complex issues
- Improved communication on the project with all audiences
- Utilized innovative solutions
- Incorporated team building activities
- Honored stakeholders
- Achieved a common goal
- Delivered a quality project as a team
For questions contact the Partnering Sponsors:
- Dan McElhinney at dan.mcelhinney@itd.idaho.gov | Wayne Hammon at whammon@idahoagc.org
Presidents Awards
AASHTO Presidents Awards
Since the first win in 1993, the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) has taken special pride in recognition earned from the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) in their annual awards. It is a chance to measure ITD against the other state departments of transportation in the region and across the country. It’s the rare competition where the size of the budget for construction, outreach or marketing does not count against a small, mostly rural state like Idaho. The AASHTO President’s Awards are considered the highest honor for state departments of transportation. Since 2010, ITD has won 23 of them – it’s proof positive that we consistently produce great projects on behalf of the taxpayers of Idaho. Below are the most recent of the national President’s awards, followed by a listing of the earlier honors.
2020 – 2024 AASHTO President’s Awards
2024 President's Award for Environment & Planning  | 2024 President's Award for Equity  |
2022 President's Award for Safety  | 2021 President's Award for Highways  |
2021 President's Award for Traffic Safety  | 2021 President's Award for Environment  |
2020 President's Award for Highways  | 2020 President's Award for Environment  |
- 2019 AASHTO President’s Award in Environment, for District 2 US-12 Lochsa Revival
- 2019 AASHTO President’s Award in Research, for District 3 Swelling Clay of Elephant Butte
- 2018 AASHTO President’s Award in Environment, for District 4 Big Wood River Bridge project
- 2018 AASHTO President’s Award in Planning, for Districts 6, 5 & 4, 17 Bridges collaboration
- 2017 AASHTO President’s Award in Traffic Safety, for District 6 Thornton Interchange
- 2016 AASHTO President’s Award in Environment, for District 2 osprey nesting platforms
- 2016 AASHTO President’s Award in Program Excellence, for Idaho’s GARVEE program
- 2015 AASHTO President’s Award in Environment, for District 2 Spalding Bridge repair
- 2014 AASHTO President’s Award in Research, to Idaho Freight Study Team
- 2013 AASHTO President’s Award in Administration, for realignment
- 2013 AASHTO President’s Award in Aeronautics, for iPad Aviation application
- 2013 AASHTO President’s Award in Environment, for District 1 US-95 Sand Creek Byway
- 2011 AASHTO President’s Award in Administration, Wounded Warrior Job Team
- 2010 AASHTO President’s Award in Highways for District 3 Vista IC design
- 2010 AASHTO President’s Award in Traffic Safety, for 511 Traveler Info System
- 2007 AASHTO President’s Award in Environment, for District 6 Henry’s Lake Fish Passages
- 1998 AASHTO President’s Award in Intermodal Transportation, for Idaho Corridor Planning Guidebook
- 1993 AASHTO President’s Award in Traffic Safety, to ITD Office of Highway Safety
Traffic Incident Mgmt
Traffic Incident Management in Idaho
The Idaho Transportation Department’s Traffic Incident Management or TIM Program is dedicated to improving the on-scene safety of Idaho’s incident responders. By increasing outreach and awareness of TIM practices, the program can increase the reliability of Idaho roadways and the livability of our communities.
- TIM Training is federally developed and delivered across the nation
- Developed by FHWA and offered in partnership with AASHTO, the national TIM training curriculum is pilot-tested and based on best TIM practices and advanced standards.
- To date more than 335,000 TIM Responders across the U.S. have received the training.
- TIM Training is customizable.
- Training can be delivered in its entirety or through select modules in almost any setting.
- Traffic Incident Management is accepted by the Idaho EMS Bureau as continuing education.
- Traffic Incident Management Outreach Toolkit
- To respond effectively as a team, we must train as a team.
National TIM Responder Training Program
Traffic Incident Management consists of a planned and coordinated multi-disciplinary process to detect, respond to and clear traffic incidents so that traffic flow may be restored as safely and quickly as possible. TIM Responder Training brings together personnel across the responder spectrum to build a stronger, more coordinated corps at the local and national level.
Saves Lives
Crashes and “struck-by” incidents continue to be a leading cause of on-duty injuries and deaths for public safety responders and support teams responding to highway incidents.
Saves Time
Traffic incidents are a contributing factor to congestion in the U.S. For every minute a freeway lane is blocked due to an incident, it results in four minutes of travel delay.
Saves Money
Less time spent in backups, fewer secondary crashes and fewer insurance claims means less financial loss due to highway incidents.
Multiple response agencies work together to respond to highway incidents, including:
- Law Enforcement
- Fire
- Transportation
- Emergency Medical Services
- Towing
- Public Works
- Haz-Mat Disciplines
Contact
- Travis Hire | Travis.Hire@itd.idaho.gov | 208-334-8701 | Idaho Transportation Department (ITD)
- Chris Loffer | Chris.Loffer@dhw.idaho.gov | 208-846-7626 | State Communication
Videos
- Business Commuter (60 sec.)
- Safety for Highway Worker (60 sec.)
- Family Vacation (60 sec.)
- Combined Video (60 sec.)
August 2022 – ITD In Motion Video
The time between Memorial Day and Labor Day is known as the 100 Deadliest Days when there is an increase in fatal crashes on Idaho roads. So far, more than 70 people have died in crashes across the gem state this summer.
- April 2022 – ITD In Motion Video – This month for ITD in motion, we cover National Work Zone Awareness Week.
- March 2022 – ITD In Motion Video – In this edition of ITD In Motion . . . Learn more about ITD’s avalanche crew.
- January 2022 – ITD In Motion Video – As we ring in the New Year, ITD In Motion takes a look back at the Idaho Transportation Department’s 2021 Annual Report.
December 2021 – ITD In Motion Video
- July 2021 – ITD In Motion Video – In this edition of ITD In Motion . . . fire safety, the new Idaho 511, and how you can comment on the draft Idaho Transportation Investment Program.
- June 2021 – ITD In Motion Video The warm summer months are here, more people are traveling Idaho’s highways, and the 100 Deadliest Days on the road are off to a tragic start. At least 25 people have lost their lives in crashes since Memorial Day weekend.
- April 2021 – ITD In Motion Video – In this edition of ITD In Motion, an inside look at the Division of Aeronautic’s brand new space, how you can plan ahead for the Star Card deadline, and a reminder to watch out for spring hazards on Idaho highways.