4/11/2014
Reed Hollinshead
ITD Communication
208-334-8881
reed.hollinshead@itd.idaho.gov
MEDIA ADVISORY: Several press opportunities Tuesday
Media has at least four options for coverage April 15:
BOISE - Local media outlets will have no shortage of events to choose from Tuesday (April 15) in Boise and Meridian:
Meridian Interchange Groundbreaking
Description: Ceremony formally kicking off start of project to replace Meridian interchange.
Time: 1:30 p.m.
Location: Home Depot parking lot (next to WinCo), Meridian
Contacts: Robert Simison or Shelly Houston, city of Meridian - Phone: 489-0530/0531
VIPs: Emcee: Idaho Transportation Board chairman Jerry Whitehead. Speakers: Meridian Mayor Tammy de Weerd, Lt. Gov. Brad Little, Roaring Spring G.M. Pat Morandi, Senator Chuck Winder, former Gov. Dirk Kempthorne
Idaho Aviation Art Contest
Description: Winners of Idaho Aviation Art Contest, sponsored by ITD's Division of Aeronautics, will be recognized by Gov. C.L. "Butch" Otter. Winning artwork will be on display.
Time: 1:30 p.m.
Location: Statehouse Rotunda
Contacts: Steve Grant, 334-8874; Dan Etter, 334-8777
VIPs: Gov. C.L. "Butch" Otter, representatives from ITD's Division of Aeronautics, and the children who submitted winning artwork.
Idaho Highway Safety Summit - 2014
Description: "Growing Safety Culture" is the theme for this year's summit for law enforcement and safety professionals from across Idaho; featuring workshops, speakers, demonstrations and exhibits.
Time: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (also Monday, April 14, noon to 5:30 p.m.)
Location: The Riverside Hotel, 2900 Chinden Blvd. Boise
Contacts: Steve Grant, 334-8874; Lisa Losness, 334-8103
VIPs: Dr. Paul Atchley, University of Kansas (Fooling Ourselves: Why Do We Drive Distracted), various safety professionals.
Idaho/Taiwan Drivers License Reciprocity Agreement
Description: Signing the agreement between the state of idaho and the Republic of China (Taiwan) allowing for issuance of driver's licenses without requirement to take driving skills test.
Time: 2 p.m.
Location: Governor's Office, Statehouse
Contacts: Jennifer Verdon, 334-2650; Steve Grant, 334-8874
VIPs: Gov. C.L. "Butch" Otter, representatives from Idaho Division of Motor Vehicles and the Republic of China (Taiwan)