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4/1/2005






Experts to discuss innovative, effective solutions for transportation projects April 6, 7

BOISE - More than 400 transportation engineers, planners, designers and consultants will gather in Boise Wednesday and Thursday (April 6-7) for a workshop on innovative, effective problem solving for transportation projects. The conference, sponsored by the Idaho Transportation Department, will be at the Boise Centre on the Grove from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day.

The conference theme is Implementing Context Sensitive Solutions in Idaho. In addition to hearing the nationally recognized speakers, attendees will participate in workshops and view exhibits on innovative and successful new transportation products.

First-day speakers include:

  • Idaho Transportation Department Director David Ekern
  • CH2M Hill Vice President Tim Neuman, a nationally recognized expert in context sensitive solutions
  • Keith Allred, public policy professor at Harvard and Boise State universities specializing in negotiation and mediation
  • Michael Ronkin from the Oregon Transportation Department, an advocate for walkable communities
  • Paul Garrett from the Federal Highway Administration, a recognized expert on wildlife crossings and habitat

An awards banquet will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday. Nineteen nominees are vying for four awards one in each of the following categories: Excellence in Environmental Stewardship, Excellence in Transportation Planning, Excellence in Construction and Excellence in Public Participation.

"The Excellence in Transportation Awards recognizes Idaho projects that make exemplary use of transportation tools and context sensitive solutions and are of exceptional benefit to the public," ITDs Ekern said.
Registration information is available by calling Holly McClure at 334-8486.
 
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