6/27/2012
Effort under way to improve state’s freight system, economy
BOISE – The Idaho Transportation Department wants suggestions on improvements that would strengthen the state’s freight transportation network and improve the economy.
Potential improvements to the freight system are part of the transportation department’s strategic goals to improve safety, mobility and economic opportunity.
Six workshops are being held across Idaho in July. The workshops are designed to identify regional priorities, policies and projects that may promote and improve economic development opportunities.
The workshops are being held at:
- Rexburg: The Development Company, 299 E. 4th N. Tuesday, July 10, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
- Pocatello: City Council Chambers, 911 7th Street. Wednesday, July 11, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
- Boise: Department of Agriculture Conference Center, 2270 Old Penitentiary Road. Thursday, July 12, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
- Twin Falls: College of Southern Idaho, Taylor Building, Room 277. Tuesday, July 17, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
- Coeur d’Alene: Public Library, 702 E. Front Avenue. Tuesday, July 24, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., Pacific Standard Time.
- Lewiston: Lewiston Community Center, 1424 Main Street. Wednesday, July 25, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Pacific Standard Time.
The workshops are part of a larger statewide planning effort to study the multimodal freight network, which started last December with the first Idaho Freight Summit. At the summit, participants said there is a need for a statewide vision to identify and prioritize policies, programs and investments in Idaho that contribute to the safe and efficient movement of freight.
Those interested in attending one of the workshops are asked to RSVP by Friday, July 6, via e-mail to: maureen.gresham@itd.idaho.gov or by phone at 1-208-334-8272.
A flyer announcing the workshops is available at: http://Itd.idaho.gov/Freight_Workshop_Poster.pdf.