Roads

A safety advocacy group released a “roadmap” this week ranking each state on several indicators in an effort to reduce traffic deaths. Every state in the region was given either a “caution” or “danger” rating, meaning the group sees a major need for tougher laws.

Congress is taking up the Biden Administration’s $2 trillion American Jobs Plan. Within it are $621 billion in funds to fix transportation infrastructure…

The Ada County Highway District has built two new smartphone apps aimed at improving customer service. The first one is the ACHD Bike Map app, which is…

The explosive population growth in the Treasure Valley necessitates expansion of mass transit services. We talk about the options being discussed to help…

The American Society of Civil Engineers is out with its report card on infrastructure in Idaho. While the Gem State did better than the nation’s grade of…

Governor C.L. "Butch" Otter told reporters Monday he plans to appeal the federal government’s decision not to give Idaho disaster aid. He made the request…

This winter’s snow and cold temperatures have taken a toll on area roads. And it’s not just piles of snow that are causing problems. On many streets there…

If you’re in your car, Boise is the third safest city in America to go driving, according to Allstate Insurance Company.The word comes from the eleventh…

State officials have given their OK to modify a northern Idaho timber sale to include helicopter logging that will cost the state up to $1.5 million in…

You’ve seen roadside memorials - a cross or flowers that says someone died at that location. Now, the Ada County Highway District (ACHD) wants to regulate…