Transportation Planning Process

Project ideas are developed through a coordinated, cooperative process involving many stakeholders, including local and tribal governments. ITD identifies and selects projects according to existing priorities. Projects are confirmed through the public involvement process during the annual update of the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP).

Legislative Role in Transportation Planning

The Legislature has limited involvement in transportation planning beyond approving the departmental budget recommended by the Idaho Transportation Board through the office of the governor. In 2006, the Legislature selected projects and approved the use of GARVEE bonds to construct large expansion projects.