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- 04/06/2021
New Bicyclist and Pedestrian Program Coordinator to Join ACHD
The Ada County Highway District is excited to announce the addition of a new team member to better serve the community with a specific focus on bicycle and pedestrian modes of transportation.
- 04/05/2021
ACHD Welcomes New Chief Communications Officer
The Ada County Highway District is excited to announce a new Chief Communications Officer, Shandy Lam.
- 04/05/2021
ACHD Pothole Days to Start This Week
The Ada County Highway District's annual Pothole Days begins Tuesday, April 6th.
- 02/23/2021
ACHD Receives Five Women in Transportation Awards
The Ada County Highway District (ACHD) and several staff members are being honored with five prestigious awards from the Southwest Idaho Chapter of the Women in Transportation (WTS).
- 02/16/2021
A Heartfelt Thank You and Winter Operations Update
The Ada County Highway District would like to extend their heartfelt thank you to neighbors in the community who took a hand in helping to keep storm drains clear throughout the weekend.
- 02/15/2021
ACHD crews Work Around the Clock to Tackle Winter Storm
Crews with the Ada County Highway District have been working around the clock shifts since early Friday morning to handle the winter storm systems rolling through the Treasure Valley.
- 02/14/2021
ACHD Asks for Help to Keep Storm Drains Clear
In anticipation of more wet weather the rest of this weekend and throughout next week, the Ada County Highway District (ACHD) is asking that residents and neighborhoods do their part to help keep storm drains in their area free of debris.
- 02/11/2021
ACHD to Make Changes Along Shoshone Street
After meeting with representatives from three ACHD advisory committees earlier this week, ACHD Director Bruce Wong advised the ACHD Commission of changes that need to be implemented at the intersection of Shoshone Street and Overland Road.
- 02/04/2021
ACHD Commuteride Releases Annual Report
ACHD's Commuteride released their annual report today. In all, the agency helped eliminate seven million miles of vehicle travel from our local roadways through vanpool and other smart commutes.
- 01/28/2021
The Ada County Highway District is recognized nationally as a 2021 Best Workplaces for Commuters
The Ada County Highway District (ACHD) has been named one of the 2021 Best Workplaces for Commuters for offering employees exceptional commuter benefits.
- 01/21/2021
Measuring Pedestrian and Bicycle Performance Begins at ACHD
The Ada County Highway District has begun an initiative begin measuring pedestrian and bicycle performance.
- 01/19/2021
Developing Neighborhood Plan in Kuna, South Meridian
The Ada County Highway District is working to develop a plan to help improve walking and bicycling routes in Kuna and South Meridian.
- 01/11/2021
New School Flashers being Rolled Out
The Ada County Highway District is rolling out new school zone flashers throughout the county.
- 01/06/2021
New ACHD Commissioners Sworn in; Officers Elected.
Three new Ada County Highway District Commissioners were sworn into office today (January 6th, 2021) prior to the beginning of the regularly scheduled Commission meeting.
- 01/05/2021
ACHD Honored for Excellence in Construction Partnering
The Ada County Highway District is being honored by the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) and the Idaho Associated General Contractors (AGC) for excellence in construction partnering.
- 12/22/2020
ACHD Commission President honored with COMPASS Leadership in Motion Award
The Ada County Highway District proudly announces ACHD Commission President Mary May has been chosen to receive a 2020 Community Planning Association of Southwest Idaho (COMPASS) Leadership in Motion Award.
- 12/18/2020
Year in Review
Happy holidays from the Ada County Highway District! We wish all of you a tremendously happy and healthy holiday season!
- 12/18/2020
ACHD Hosts Joint Meeting with City of Eagle
Leadership from the Ada County Highway District and the City of Eagle met this morning for a joint meeting.
- 12/14/2020
Safe Operations Pays Off for the ACHD!
The Ada County Highway District's focus on safe operations continues to pay off. This year's ACHD worker's compensation renewal premium was the lowest it has been in 17 years.
- 11/20/2020
ACHD to Temporarily Close Lobby to the Public
Beginning Monday, November 23rd, the Ada County Highway District will close its lobbies to the public in another step to help curb the spread of COVID-19.
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Shandy Lam
Deputy Director of Communications
Rachel Bjornestad
Public Information Officer
Christy Foltz-Ahlrichs
Sr. Communications Specialist
Erin Johansen
Business and Community Relations Coordinator
Emma Bowers
Digital Media Coordinator
Avery Foerster
Communications Specialist
ACHD Main Line: 208-387-6100
Contact Us: communications@achdidaho.org