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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 state’s 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 Expedition’s success.
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Security takes precedence over 'personal' mail
Personal mail that is sent to ITD Headquarters isn’t 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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