Blog – KMPO

Open for Public Comment: Riverstone Transit Center Phase 2 Federal Transit Administration Section 5339 Bus and Capital Facilities Funding into and within the Coeur d’ Alene Urbanized Area

Posted January 13, 2020January 13, 2020 Web AdminPosted in Type A

Kootenai County Application for Funding Riverstone Transit Center Phase 2 Federal Transit Administration Section 5339 Bus and Capital Facilities Funding into and within the Coeur d’ Alene Urbanized Area Notice of Opportunity for Public Comment Kootenai Metropolitan Planning Organization (KMPO), as the metropolitan planning organization (MPO) for Kootenai County, works in collaboration with the Idaho Transportation […]

Kootenai MPO invites Kootenai County residents to apply to serve on its Kootenai County Area Transportation Team

Posted December 16, 2019December 17, 2019 Web AdminPosted in Type A

Kootenai Metropolitan Planning Organization (KMPO) invites Kootenai County residents to apply to serve on its Kootenai County Area Transportation Team, which meets monthly on the fourth Tuesday of the month from 8:00 to 9:30 a.m. Each public non-voting member is appointed by the KMPO Board for a two-year term. Up to five (5) non-voting members […]

Open for Public Comment: KMPO draft 2020-2026 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). The comment period will be open from July 17, 2019, through August 17, 2019.

Posted July 17, 2019December 16, 2019 Web AdminPosted in Type A

A draft of the Kootenai Metropolitan Planning Organization’s (KMPO) seven-year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) 2020-2026 is now available for public review and comment. The TIP is a multi-year funding program document that lists federally and non-federally funded transportation improvements proposed by local jurisdictions, highway districts, Kootenai County, Idaho Transportation Department and the Coeur d’ Alene […]

Open for Public Comment: Kootenai County Application for Funding. The comment period will be open from June 25, 2019, until July 25, 2019, 5:00 p.m. PDT.

Posted June 26, 2019July 17, 2019 Web AdminPosted in Type A

This application for funds from the Federal Transit Administration Small Urban Section 5339 program, is to acquire and construct two (2) passenger shelters as models for the comprehensive plan, which will include a broader range investment plan. The passenger shelters will be located on Seltice (Seltice & Huetter) and on Atlas Road (Panhandle Health). The […]

Critical Arterial Corridor Policy

Posted June 26, 2019June 26, 2019 Web AdminPosted in Type A

The Critical Arterial Corridors (CAC) are identified and established to protect the long term integrity of transportation facilities that provide regional transportation access across the Coeur d’ Alene Urbanized Area, as well as provide direct access to the State and National Highway System.

Policy on Railroad Quiet Zones and an Informational Guide

Posted June 26, 2019June 26, 2019 Web AdminPosted in Type A

The purpose of this policy is to establish area-wide guidance on the establishment of Railroad Quiet Zones within Kootenai County. The additional purpose is to identify a location(s) where KMPO and member agencies could support the establishment of a Quiet Zone(s).

Regional Non-Motorized Transportation Plan

Posted June 4, 2018November 20, 2018 adminPosted in Type A

The Regional Non-Motorized Transportation Plan update is expected to be open for public review. Check the KMPO website for updates.

INFRA Grant Announcement Expected

Posted June 4, 2018November 20, 2018 adminPosted in Type A

The U.S. Department of Transportation is expected to award the last round of Infrastructure For Rebuilding America (INFRA) grants the beginning of June. Award announcements are expected mid-month. INFRA replaces the existing FASTLANE grant program.

BUILD Grant Applications Due

Posted June 4, 2018November 20, 2018 adminPosted in Type A

The U.S. Department of Transportation launched the Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) Transportation Program. A $1.5 billion Notice of Funding opportunity has been announced. BUILD replaces the existing Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) grant program. FY 2018 BUILD grant applications are due July 19, 2018.