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US-95 Corridor Safety Workshop

ITD and regional traffic safety partners are interested in hearing from the community about safety concerns on US-95 from Ponderay to the Canadian border.

US-95 Corridor Safety Workshop

ITD and regional traffic safety partners are interested in hearing from the community about safety concerns on US-95 from Ponderay to the Canadian border.

Overview

The Idaho Transportation Department, Idaho State Police, and community partners are launching a focused effort to understand safety needs along US-95 from Sandpoint to the Canadian border.

From Jan. 30 – Feb. 13 ITD invited residents, businesses, and travelers to share their concerns and help shape a strategy that addresses engineering, education, and enforcement needs throughout the region.

Thanks for your patience!

The summary report and one-page overview from the January safety workshop are now available. These documents highlight key themes from community feedback and outline next steps to improve safety along the US-95 corridor.
Full summary report

Thank you to everyone who participated in the January safety workshop in Bonners Ferry and to those who submitted comments afterward. We appreciate the community’s patience while our team has been compiling feedback, coordinating with partner agencies, and identifying opportunities to improve safety in the region.

A full summary report of the workshop findings is now available, along with a one-page overview highlighting key themes and next steps. These documents reflect the input we received, reinforce existing plans and strategies, and will help guide future planning and coordination.

Since January efforts by all three agencies have been underway, several actions have already taken place and additional improvements are planned for later this year:

Summary report from the US-95 Corridor Safety Workshop that details participation, community sentiment, and agency commitments moving forward.
  • Vegetation clearing and sight distance improvements
    Maintenance crews have completed roadside vegetation clearing in key areas to improve visibility and reduce hazards. Additional work is planned as part of ongoing maintenance efforts.
  • McArthur Lake bridge improvements
    Crews are planning work this summer to smooth out bumps at the McArthur Lake Bridge. As part of this effort, digital radar feedback signs will also be installed to encourage safe speeds.
  • Evaluating access near Samuels Road
    ITD is evaluating potential access changes near Samuels Road to improve traffic flow and safety.
  • Targeted enforcement efforts
    ISP has already carried out targeted enforcement efforts in areas for behaviors identified as safety concerns from the feedback received. These focused patrols are designed to address speeding, unsafe passing, and other violations raised during the workshop. Additional efforts will be ongoing into the future.
  • Law enforcement funding
    Recent legislative funding efforts were successful to support staffing and retention initiatives, which will help fill vacant trooper positions in North Idaho and enhance patrol coverage in the region.

Stay Informed

This page will continue to serve as the central location for updates related to safety improvements, enforcement efforts, and upcoming projects along the US-95 corridor. We encourage community members to check back periodically for updates and also sign up for our emails to have these updates delivered directly to your inbox.

"This highway is essential to daily life in Boundary and Bonner counties. People who drive it every day know where the challenges are. Hearing those perspectives helps us better understand local concerns and identify areas that may deserve closer attention as we plan and prioritize our work."
— District Engineer Ryan Hawkins

People attending a community workshop.

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Couldn’t attend in person?

Below you will find links to all of the workshop materials and displays presented to the community at the in-person event on Jan. 30. An open comment period ran from Jan. 30 through Feb. 13 and over 70 individual submissions were received by our team.

US-95 Corridor Safety Displays

Welcome board at the entrance of the US-95 Corridor Safety Workshop
A table draped with an ITD tablecloth and set with pamphlets, fliers, handouts, and snacks for the US-95 Corridor Safety Workshop
Attendees review display boards at the US-95 Corridor Safety Workshop
Troopers from Idaho State Police pose for a photo next to display boards at the US-95 Corridor Safety Workshop.
Attendees reviewing displays and table maps at the US-95 Corridor Safety Workshop.
A table map of the US-95 corridor north of Sandpoint with post it notes stuck to it containing comments from meeting attendees.

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