What Ada County Highway District does

Ada County Highway District (ACHD) is an independent government agency established by voter referendum on May 25, 1971, and headquartered at 5800 N Meeker Ave, Boise, Idaho. It holds statutory responsibility for planning, design, construction, reconstruction, maintenance, and traffic supervision of all streets, roadways, bridges, and pedestrian and bicycle facilities within Ada County, Idaho, except for state and federal highways managed by the Idaho Transportation Department. Described as the only organization of its kind in the United States, ACHD serves the residents of Ada County and the cities of Boise, Eagle, Garden City, Kuna, Meridian, and Star, alongside school districts, Boise State University, and Valley Regional Transit. Headcount sits in the 251-500 band.

ACHD's product and technology surface spans a portfolio of citizen-facing and partner-facing tools: the RITA (Roadwork in the Area) interactive GIS map; the ACHD Connect mobile app for service requests; real-time traffic cameras and traffic counts; an interactive bike and pedestrian facilities map; online permitting via the eTRAKiT system; the Safe Routes to School and Safe Sidewalk programs; neighborhood bike and pedestrian plans; and a Capital Improvement Plan updated every four years under the Idaho Development Impact Fee Act. The technology stack is anchored on Esri ArcGIS (including ArcGIS Experience Builder for traffic counts and interactive maps), SeeClickFix for mobile issue reporting, GovDelivery/Granicus for notifications, and OpenGov for procurement. Underlying operations include an explicit Leading Pedestrian Interval (LPI) safety initiative and a 2026 Smart Community Technology Award.

ACHD's funding model is multi-source and government-public in nature. Recurring revenue derives from voter-approved vehicle registration fees (tiered by vehicle age, expiring December 31, 2028), property taxes, and developer impact fees set by commission ordinance. Federal grants provide episodic step-ups in capital capacity, including a $5M RAISE planning grant in 2023 and an $18.4M BUILD grant in July 2025 — the largest single grant in agency history — funding the Build the Boise Bench multimodal corridor program. As a political subdivision rather than a private entity, ACHD is governed by an elected Board of Commissioners, has no private owners, and does not disclose commercial revenue, ARR, or unit pricing; service pricing is fixed by statute, ordinance, or voter referendum.

Name

Ada County Highway District

Legal name

Ada County Highway District

Website

https://achdidaho.org

Company type

Public

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Ada County Highway District is the independent, voter-established government agency that plans, builds, and maintains all public roads, bridges, sidewalks, and bicycle facilities in Ada County, Idaho, serving residents, commuters, developers, and partner municipalities across the Treasure Valley.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Transportation Infrastructure

NAICS

Regulation and Administration of Transportation Programs (92612)

SIC

Transportation Services (4700)

akta.pro primary industry

Road & Highway Authorities (Planning, Construction, Maintenance) (BPAIALAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Traffic Systems & Road Safety Infrastructure (Signals, ITS, Barriers, Signage, Markings) (IMAFAEAI)

Keywords

• Public road maintenance
• Transportation infrastructure management
• Traffic engineering services
• Pedestrian bicycle facilities
• Development permitting services

Headquarters

HQ city

Garden City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Vehicle Registration Fees: Local vehicle registration fees approved by Ada County voters since 1990, charged to vehicle owners to increase transportation mobility and safety. Current fees expire December 31, 2028. Rates vary by vehicle age: $24 for vehicles over 7 years old, $36 for 3-7 years old, $40 for 1-2 years old, $16 for hire vehicles/school buses, $8 for motorcycles.
2. Impact Fees: One-time fees charged to property developers to offset cost of public infrastructure improvements including roads, bridges, and sidewalks. Determined by ACHD Commission through Impact Fee Ordinance. These fees fund majority of infrastructure improvements and are key part of Capital Improvements Plan.
3. Federal Grant Funding: Federal funding from U.S. Department of Transportation programs including BUILD grants for major multimodal transportation projects. Secured $18.4 million BUILD grant for Boise Bench projects (largest grant in ACHD history) and prior $5 million planning grant in 2023.
4. Property Tax Revenue: Government agency funded through property taxes as established by referendum on May 25th, 1971, for construction and maintenance of all streets and roads in Ada County.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Ada County Highway District (ACHD) is a government agency that plans, builds, operates, and maintains the public road, bridge, traffic signal, sidewalk, and bicycle network within Ada County, Idaho. Established in 1971 by voter referendum, the agency manages more than 2,500 miles of roadway and 700+ signalized intersections, funded primarily through vehicle registration fees, property taxes, impact fees, and federal/state grants. It delivers services such as permitting, traffic operations, capital project delivery, multi-modal planning, and emergency response for road infrastructure across the county.

Product overview

Ada County Highway District operates as a single unified transportation infrastructure management organization responsible for roads, bridges, pedestrian facilities, and bicycle facilities across Ada County, Idaho. The organization offers a portfolio of digital tools and services including RITA (Roadwork in the Area) for project tracking, ACHD Connect mobile app for issue reporting, traffic monitoring tools (cameras, counts), and active transportation infrastructure (bike lanes, sidewalks, Safe Routes to School). These products work together to serve residents, commuters, developers, and partner agencies through a combination of field operations and online/digital platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ACHD Connect: Mobile application for residents and partners to report issues and stay connected with ACHD, submit service requests, and track the status of existing requests.
• Commuteride
• RITA (Roadwork in the Area)
• Let's Get There Safely

Products and services

• Commuteride Regional commute options program offering vanpool and carpool services for Ada County commuters to reduce single-occupancy vehicle trips; serves residents and employers countywide.
• Safe Routes to School Program that builds sidewalks, crosswalks, and bicycle facilities near schools and provides education to encourage walking and biking to school; serves students, parents, and schools in Ada County.
• Safe Sidewalk Program Program that addresses sidewalk hazards and missing pedestrian infrastructure through property owner cost-share, improving walkability across the county; serves residents and property owners.
• Traffic Calming Program Program that studies and implements physical and operational traffic-calming measures (speed cushions, signage, striping) on residential streets; serves neighborhood residents.
• Leading Pedestrian Interval Initiative Countywide signal-timing initiative giving pedestrians a head start at intersections to improve visibility and reduce vehicle/pedestrian conflicts; serves all roadway users.
• ACHD Connect Mobile App Public mobile application for iOS and Android allowing residents to submit service requests, report concerns, and access ACHD information; serves Ada County residents and commuters.
• RITA Interactive Map Public interactive web map showing current roadwork, lane closures, signal outages, and project information; serves commuters, residents, and partner agencies.
• eTRAKiT Permitting System Online permitting portal used to apply for, track, and manage right-of-way, access, and encroachment permits; serves developers, contractors, utilities, and property owners.
• Traffic Cameras and Traffic Counts Service Public traffic camera feeds and traffic count data products that provide real-time and historical roadway usage information; serves commuters, planners, and partner agencies.
• Capital Improvement Plan Multi-year capital project plan identifying roadway expansion, reconstruction, and bridge investments across Ada County; serves residents, developers, and partner agencies.
• ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan Documented plan assessing and upgrading pedestrian infrastructure to meet ADA accessibility requirements across the ACHD right-of-way; serves the general public, including people with disabilities.
• Neighborhood Plans Community-level transportation plans developed with residents and partner agencies to address local road, bike, and pedestrian needs; serves specific Ada County neighborhoods.

Quantifiable outcome

• LPIs can reduce pedestrian crashes by 13% according to Federal Highway Administration
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• City of BoisecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partner in Build the Boise Bench initiative, working with ACHD on multimodal transportation projects including road maintenance, pedestrian crossings, bike facilities, and green stormwater improvements.
• Valley Regional TransitcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTransit partner collaborating on Boise Bench projects to expand mobility options, improve safety for all road users, and enhance transit stops as part of multimodal transportation improvements.
• Boise School DistrictmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner agency providing input on school-related transportation projects and Safe Routes to School initiatives. Includes project prioritization for improving pedestrian and bicycle access to schools.
• West Ada School DistrictmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner agency for transportation planning coordination, providing project priorities for student safety and access improvements around schools.
• Kuna School DistrictmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner agency for transportation planning, submitting project priorities for inclusion in Five-Year Plan related to school access and safety.
• Boise State UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHigher education partner providing transportation project priorities and coordinating on campus access improvements.
• City of MeridiancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal partner submitting annual project priorities for inclusion in ACHD Five-Year Plan, coordinating on transportation improvements in growing areas.
• City of EaglecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal partner coordinating on transportation planning and project prioritization for Eagle area.
• City of Garden CitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal partner submitting project priorities for neighborhood transportation improvements.
• City of KunacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal partner coordinating on transportation planning for Kuna area, including downtown corridor improvements.
• City of StarcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal partner submitting bicycle and pedestrian plan priorities for Star area.
• Ada CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty government partner providing overall transportation priorities and coordinating on regional infrastructure needs.
• Federal Highway AdministrationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal agency providing safety research and guidelines including data showing LPIs can reduce pedestrian crashes by 13%.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Utah Department of Transportation: State DOT for Utah, comparable to Idaho Transportation Department, managing state highway infrastructure in another fast-growing Western state. Operational peer to ITD which ACHD coordinates with on highways within Ada County.
• Denver Regional Transportation District: Regional transportation authority serving the Denver metro, partnering with ACHD's counterpart Valley Regional Transit. Comparable role in coordinating multi-jurisdictional transportation planning, though with a transit-focused mandate.
• Idaho Transportation Department: State-level agency responsible for state highways in Idaho, including those within Ada County. Most direct comparable in transportation infrastructure management in the same geography; operates broader (statewide) and at higher jurisdictional level than ACHD.

Regional players

• Hennepin County Transportation: County-level transportation department in the Minneapolis metro area managing roads, bridges, and active transportation within Hennepin County. Comparable in providing comprehensive county-wide road infrastructure management.
• Maricopa County Department of Transportation: County-level transportation agency in Arizona managing road infrastructure in a fast-growing metro (Phoenix). Comparable scale and mandate to ACHD, serving a different but similarly fast-growing Sun Belt geography.
• Clark County Public Works: Public works department for Clark County, Nevada (Las Vegas metro), managing roads, traffic, and infrastructure in another fast-growing county. Comparable mandate to ACHD across urban road, traffic, and pedestrian infrastructure.
• King County Roads Division: Division of King County, Washington (Seattle metro) responsible for unincorporated area roads, similar to ACHD's county-wide road jurisdiction model. Comparable mandate to manage road maintenance, traffic operations, and capital improvements.
• Pima County Department of Transportation: County transportation authority in Tucson, Arizona, managing similar roadway, bicycle, and pedestrian infrastructure within a single county boundary. Directly comparable in mandate and operational scope to ACHD.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ACHD
• YouTubeyoutube.com/ACHDIdaho
• Facebookfacebook.com/AdaCountyHighwayDistrict
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/adacountyhighwaydistrictachd
• Instagraminstagram.com/achdidaho

Compliance1 record

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