Public Notices & News

Open for Public Comment:

KMPO 2025-2031 Transportation Improvement Program | Notice of Availability and Public Comment Period

A draft of the Kootenai Metropolitan Planning Organization’s (KMPO) seven-year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) 2025-2031 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 during the next six years.  This document and review period includes Kootenai County’s 2025 Program of Projects (POP) using Federal Transit Administration’s Section 5307 funding to support of public transportation activities in the Coeur d’ Alene-Post Falls Urbanized area. Kootenai County has completed their public notice and public involvement activities for public review and comments.  The results from Kootenai County’s process has been incorporated into the TIP and will be used to satisfy the POP requirements as required by the Federal Transit Administration.

To view or download the TIP, go to www.kmpo.net or call KMPO at (208) 930-4164 for a copy. 

The public comment period provides an opportunity for the community to review the proposed use of State and Federal transportation grant funds over the next seven years prior to approving the program of projects.  Comments received during the public comment period will be provided to the KMPO Board for their consideration prior to adoption of the 2025-2031 TIP.  KMPO will be holding a public open house on Wednesday August 21st from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. to review the program and provide public comments during the public comment period.  The meeting will be held at KMPO 250 Northwest Blvd, 2nd Floor, Executive Conference Room, Coeur d’ Alene, ID 83814.

The KMPO Board will be considering an Action Item to approve the 2025-2031 Transportation Improvement Program on Thursday September 12, 2024 at their regular Board meeting, located at 408 N. Spokane Street, Post Falls, ID starting at 1:30 p.m. in the City of Post Falls City Council Chambers.

 For special accommodation/translation services, citizens need to contact KMPO 48 hours in advance of the meeting.  KMPO assures nondiscrimination in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987 (P.O.100.259) and the Americans With Disabilities Act, as amended.

Publish, August 9, 2024 and August 17, 2024

The comment period is from August 9th, 2024 through Monday, September 9, 2024.  All comments must be received by KMPO no later than Monday September 9, 2024 through one of the following options: email kmpo@kmpo.net; mailing or delivering to KMPO, 250 Northwest Blvd. Suite 209, Coeur d’ Alene ID 83814; calling (208) 930-4164. 

Please visit the Open for Public Comment page to learn more.

Open for Public Comment:

2024-2030 Transportation Improvement Program Amendment #6- Notice of Public Comment

A copy of the Kootenai Metropolitan Planning Organization’s (KMPO) proposed Amendment #6 to the 2024-2030 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) is now available for a 30-day public review and comment period. 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, and Idaho Transportation Department during the next six years. This amendment and review period covers a request by the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) to include a new project to the program, which would reconstruct the existing US 95/I-90 Interchange. This project will replace the I-90/US 95 (Exit #12) interchange and ramps to accommodate traffic flows. US 95 will be widened from Emma Ave to Cherry Lane with associated intersection improvements. 

The comment period is from Tuesday March 26, 2024, through Friday, April 26, 2024. All comments must be received by KMPO no later than Friday, April 26, 2024.

Please visit the Open for Public Comment page to learn more.

Open for Public Comment:

2024-2030 Transportation Improvement Program - Notice of Availability and Public Comment Period

A draft of the Kootenai Metropolitan Planning Organization’s (KMPO) seven-year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) 2024-2030 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 during the next six years. This document and review period includes Kootenai County’s 2024 Program of Projects (POP) using Federal Transit Administration’s Section 5307 funding to support of public transportation activities in the Coeur d’ Alene-Post Falls Urbanized area. Kootenai County has completed their public notice and public involvement activities for public review and comments. The results from Kootenai County’s process has been incorporated into the TIP and will be used to satisfy the POP requirements as required by the Federal Transit Administration.

The comment period is from August 25, 2023, through Monday, September 25, 2023. All comments must be received by KMPO no later than Monday, September 25, 2023.

Please visit the Open for Public Comment page to learn more.

KMPO Board and KCATT Meeting Dates Calendar

2024 KMPO Board and KCATT Approved Meeting Dates
For special accommodation/translation services, call 208.930.4164, 48 hours in advance.  KMPO assures non-discrimination in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987 (P.O. 100.259), and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Requests for Proposals, Calls for Projects, and Program Applications

Available Requests for Proposals (RFP), Calls for Projects and Program Applications are listed in alphabetical order.  View the full announcement, including deadline, below:

KCATT Non-Voting Members

Join the Kootenai Metropolitan Planning Organization
Kootenai County Area Transportation Team (KCATT)

Kootenai Metropolitan Planning Organization (KMPO) invites Kootenai County residents to apply to serve on its Kootenai County Area Transportation Team (KCATT). Each public non-voting member is appointed by the KMPO Board for a two-year term.

Up to five (5) non-voting members from the general public may be appointed by the
KMPO Board to represent a wide range of transportation interests, such as:

• Aviation
• Rail
• Bicycle
• Pedestrian
• Public Transportation
•Trucking
• Freight logistics
• Warehousing
• Transportation Safety and Security
• Enforcement

NOTE: Current term 07/2022 – 07/2024  *Applications for future positions will be accepted only after the current term has ended and the positions are formally advertised.

– KCATT Non-Voting Member Flyer

Maps Designed to Assist Our Community:

KMPO Online Construction Map
KMPO Online Construction Map

Recognizing roadway construction projects impact motorists, KMPO member jurisdictions and local utilities have participated in putting together an online construction map which identifies area projects through 2023. The map includes descriptions and time-frame for each project.  Explore the Online Construction Map to view numerous projects throughout Kootenai County that may impact you.

KMPO Online Roadway Information Map
Roadway Information Map

The KMPO Roadway Information Map provides quick links to our local jurisdictions’ websites, road restriction and closure information, project updates, and contact information.

Regional Housing & Growth Issues Partnership

NOTE: Please visit the Regional Housing & Growth Issues Partnership webpage to learn about their Partnership, agendas, meetings, surveys and/or any requests for public input.