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- 07/13/2021
Learn More About Draft Plan and Budget
The Ada County Highway District invites residents to get a first glimpse at the agency's 2022-2026 Integrated Five Year Work Plan (IFYWP) and learn about the draft 2022 budget at a public meeting on Thursday, July 15th.
- 07/12/2021
Bicycle Advisory Committee Seeking to Fill Two Vacancies
The Ada County Highway District is currently accepting applications for individuals interested in serving on the Bicycle Advisory Committee (BAC).
- 07/06/2021
Pedestrian Advisory Group Seeking New Member
The Ada County Highway District is currently accepting applications for individuals interested in serving on the Pedestrian Advisory Group (PAG).
- 06/24/2021
ACHD to Begin Measuring Pedestrian, Bicycle Performance
The Ada County Highway District will begin measuring the user experience of pedestrians and bicyclists.
- 06/23/2021
Commuteride Launching $3000 Mobility Grant for Local Businesses
The Ada County Highway District's Commuteride is excited to announce a new grant aimed at helping small local businesses implement and maintain smart commute options for their employees.
- 06/22/2021
ACHD Updates Roadside Memorial Policy
The Ada County Highway District has updated its Roadside Memorial Policy, adding in language that would prevent the installment of memorials for individuals deemed responsible for a crash due to driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or other criminal activity.
- 06/18/2021
Commuteride's May in Motion campaign wraps up, Top Businesses Honored
The Ada County Highway District's Commuteride wrapped up its annual May in Motion campaign and honored 51 local businesses for participating in the event with a virtual ceremony Thursday afternoon.
- 06/11/2021
ACHD Sheds Light on Salt Shed Issue
While we were originally not going to speak on the pending issue of the Salt Shed, we have a responsibility to clear up and correct the inaccuracies and misconceptions surrounding this issue.
- 06/10/2021
ACHD Receives Distinguished Budget Presentation Award -13 Years Running
The Ada County Highway District has been selected to receive the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the agency's current fiscal year budget.
- 06/09/2021
Paint Crew is Hard at Work
Warmer weather means the Ada County Highway District's paint crew is hard at work restoring and restriping pavement markings on the roads. It's important drivers are mindful of crews while they are working.
- 05/28/2021
ACHD Expanding (and moving) Maintenance Operations
The Ada County Highway District (ACHD) is looking to expand, and possibly relocate maintenance operations to better serve Ada County.
- 05/27/2021
When & Where Does ACHD Chip Seal?
We've talked about why and how we chip seal, but where and when do we chip seal?
- 05/26/2021
How Does ACHD Chip Seal?
Earlier this week, we covered the "why" behind chip sealing. We shared information about the importance of this proactive maintenance operation and its significant cost savings to our taxpayers.
- 05/25/2021
Why Does ACHD Chip Seal?
Each year, the Ada County Highway District runs an operation on local roads called "Chip Sealing".
- 05/21/2021
ACHD to Begin Chip Seal Operations in June
The Ada County Highway District will begin chip seal treatments starting Tuesday, June 1st on select streets in Boise and Meridian.
- 05/21/2021
Sign Maker Celebrates 49 Years at ACHD
Walking into the Ada County Highway District's sign shop can feel like wandering into a museum.
- 05/19/2021
Power Outage Causes Postponement of Commission Meeting
A wide spread power outage occurred during the regularly scheduled Ada County Highway District Commission meeting this morning, causing the need to postpone the meeting.
- 04/26/2021
Commuteride Kicks Off Revamped May in Motion Campaign
The Ada County Highway District's Commuteride is excited to bring back its annual May in Motion campaign.
- 04/16/2021
Commissioner Pickering Rides Along with ACHD's Broom Crew
Last week, Commissioner Pickering had the opportunity to join ACHD employee, Tom Mercer, for a ride-along on one of our 27 sweepers.
- 04/14/2021
Headquarters Facility Closed 4/15/21
Due to a planned water shut off for nearby utilities work, ACHD Headquarters will be closed on Thursday, April 15th.
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