Non-Metropolitan Local Official Consultation Process Plan
The Idaho Transportation Department develops and adopts a Non-Metropolitan Local Official Consultation Process Plan in compliance with federal code 23 CFR450.210 (b).
2022 Non-Metropolitan Local Official Consultation Process Plan is the current documented process “for consulting with local officials” located outside of federally designated metropolitan planning areas during the development of statewide or district transportation plans and the Idaho Transportation Improvement Program (ITIP).
States are required to review this process and solicit comments every five years regarding the effectiveness of the consultation.
Transportation Partners: Please Review & Comment
Comments due by Dec. 23
The Plan details opportunities for engagement including participation in board subcommittee meetings, agency advisory board meetings, working groups, & regional transportation planning groups.
- Cities, Counties & Highway Districts – Email your comments to:
One of the greatest challenges facing Idaho’s transportation system is how to meet the needs of a rapidly growing population and ever-changing economy. According to the 2020 Census, Idaho was the second fastest growing state in the last decade.
Transportation planning includes a comprehensive consideration of possible strategies, an evaluation process that encompasses diverse viewpoints, the collaborative participation of relevant transportation-related agencies and organizations, and open, timely, and meaningful public involvement.
Through transportation planning, the Idaho Transportation Department:
- Articulates a long-term vision for Idaho’s state highway system
- Implements statewide transportation policy through partnerships with federal, state, regional, and local agencies
- Oversees the framework for the department’s project management process
- Employs a number of tools to manage projects efficiently and effectively
- Provides geographic information products and services through the development of spatially enabled applications, databases, mapping products, analysis, education, and technical support.
Long-Range Transportation Plan
The Idaho Transportation Department’s (ITD) 2050 Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) is a strategic roadmap for guiding Idaho’s transportation investments and infrastructure decisions over the next 25 years. The plan considers population growth, travel demand, land use, safety, economic development, system reliability, and available funding. It also incorporates public input to ensure transportation investments reflect the needs and priorities of Idaho residents. ITD will update the plan every five years to respond to changing conditions, emerging trends, and the state’s continued growth. Its overall goal is to create a safe, reliable, and efficient transportation system that supports the movement of people and goods throughout Idaho through 2050.
To learn more about the 2050 plan, check out the Frequently Asked Questions.
ITD Planning Documents and Maps
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Full length version of the plan
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Short version of the plan
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Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) approved 10/28/2016
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FHWA approved 10/28/2016
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Online Web Application displaying Idaho's Functional Classification, National Highway System and Urban Boundaries
Carbon Reduction Strategy
The ITD has examined a range of carbon reduction strategies eligible for CRP funding, feasibility, and context sensitivity to Idaho. The ITD has identified strategies that maximize cost efficiency and improve the transportation system. The outcome of the CRS development process identified three strategic categories to receive CRP funding, including Truck Parking and Freight Amenities, Traffic Operations and Technology, and other potential carbon reduction strategies.
