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Overview

The US-95 and SH-8 Palouse Region Studies are following the Planning and Environmental Linkages (PEL) process. Each study is unique. ​

The intent of the studies is to help ITD determine investments in the transportation network that will improve safety, mobility, and economic opportunity in the region. 

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An Integrated Approach to Planning
ITD utilizes a collaborative approach to decision-making that links environmental and planning information together with identified transportation needs within the study area. Community feedback is integrated throughout the process. 

Early consideration for public input and planning information

​The study team gathers community input early to help determine transportation needs, including:​

  • Community Values & Perceptions

  • Traffic & Crash Data

  • Environmental Resource Data

  • Existing Community & Regional Plans

Early environmental planning​

The work developed during the US-95 and SH-8 Studies can be incorporated into future environmental reviews, such as the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) review. ​

Multiple alternatives can advance​

​PEL studies may result in several short- and long-term proposed improvements. Multiple reasonable concepts may advance and will be called alternatives in later phases, which may be funded separately through future projects. 

Schedule
The PEL process is just the first step of many phases. Only the PEL phase is currently funded, and timelines may change.

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