1/27/2016
There is still time to sign up for Feb. 10 Idaho freight summit
BOISE - It is not too late to help guide the future of freight in the Gem State. Idaho Freight Summit: Freight – Driving Idaho’s Economy will be held Wednesday, Feb. 10, in Boise.
The summit is hosted by the Idaho Transportation Department and will take place in the Simplot Room at Boise State University’s Student Union from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. (MST), with check-in from 12:30 p.m. to 1 p.m.
The summit is open to the public and there is no cost to participate.
“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 to gather thoughts and ideas regarding a strategic plan for freight in Idaho.
For more information or to register for the summit, contact Marker at (208) 334-8462 or email him at jeffrey.marker@itd.idaho.gov.