1/19/2016
ITD summit Feb. 10 will focus on freight in Idaho
BOISE -- Developing a statewide strategic plan for moving
freight in Idaho will be the goal of the Idaho Freight Summit Wednesday, Feb.
10 in Boise.
Idaho Freight Summit: Freight – Driving Idaho’s Economy will
be hosted by the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) and will be held in the
Simplot Room at Boise State University’s Student Union. The summit will run
from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. (MST), with check-in from 12:30 p.m. to 1 p.m.
“Anyone interested in the movement of freight through Idaho
is welcome to attend and contribute to this important discussion,” said ITD
Freight Program Manager Jeff Marker.
Idaho Lt. Gov. Brad Little will be the summit’s guest speaker. ITD
and freight-systems experts from Cambridge Systematics will offer additional
presentations on current freight-related legislation, freight’s relationship to
Idaho’s economy, freight safety and a freight system network analysis.
During the summit, attendees are encouraged to participate
in breakout discussions meant to gather thoughts and ideas regarding a
strategic plan for freight in Idaho.
The summit is open to the public and there is no cost to
participate.
For more information or to register for the summit, contact Marker at (208) 334-8462 or email him at jeffrey.marker@itd.idaho.gov.