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1-30-04
Board
approves two new scenic byways
The Idaho Transportation Board approved
the designation of two additional routes as scenic byways,
based on recommendations of the Scenic Byways Advisory
Committee and respective district staff.
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New
scenic byways focus on history, culture
Two new scenic byways that honor
the role of Native Americans in the states
rich history joined the family of Idaho Scenic Byways
last week. The Idaho Transportation Board approved
the Wild Horse Trail in the northern panhandle and
the Sacajawea Historic Byway near Salmon in eastern
Idaho.
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Wild
Horse may become part of international loop
The
Wild Horse Trail, one of two new scenic byways approved
by the transportation board last week, includes
the stretch of U.S. 95 from Sandpoint to its junction
with Idaho 1, about 10 miles south of the Canada
border at Porthill.
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Sacajawea
history part of new byway near Salmon
A
new scenic byway approved by the transportation
board last week will bring appropriate attention
to a route near Salmon that was instrumental to
the Lewis & Clark Expeditions success.
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Security
takes precedence over 'personal' mail
Personal
mail that is sent to ITD Headquarters isnt completely
private and usually is opened before it reaches the
intended recipient. There
are legitimate reasons for opening mail marked personal,
private or confidential...
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Mentoring
program provides professional bond
After a successful trial
run in 2002, ITD has officially adopted a mentoring
program to provide those eager, yet inexperienced,
EITs (Engineer in Training) with veteran counterparts
to guide them through the system, listen to their
concerns, teach them the language and be their friends.
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Think
it's been a tough winter? You're right
For recent transplants who find themselves
asking their co-workers, Do you always get this
much snow? maintenance management system expert
Tony Ernest has crunched some numbers that show, through
ITD goggles, how this winter stacks up.
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Play
it safe ... and slow ... on Idaho's snow-covered roads
Motorists
are reminded to take extra caution when they encounter
snow removal equipment; snowplow blades force snow
up and off the road, potentially causing blizzard-like
conditions and reduced visibility for drivers following
too closely.
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Bottom
Line
Merit
increases to appear on Feb. 13 checks
Defensive
driving class offered at District 3
State health insurance information
on the web
Want a winter break? Watch the Stampede
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Questions,
suggestions or story ideas may be directed to:
Mel
Coulter, ITD Public Affairs
1.208.334.8002
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Washington:
A state divided over studded tires
Montana anticipates boost in federal funding
Poll
indicates public support for gas tax hike
Bill
would prohibit cell phone use behind wheel
Biodiesel
picking up steam in Treasure Valley
Milestones
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