2/8/2016
MEDIA OPPORTUNITY: ITD summit Feb. 10 will focus on freight in Idaho
BOISE – Developing a statewide strategic plan for moving
freight in Idaho is the goal of the Idaho Freight Summit Wednesday, Feb. 10, at
Boise State University 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.
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.
“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.
The summit is open to the public and there is no cost to
participate.
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WHAT: Idaho
Freight Summit
WHO: Stakeholders
interested in the movement of freight in Idaho
WHEN: Wednesday,
Feb. 10, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. (registration from 12:30 p.m. to 1 p.m.)
WHERE: Simplot
Room at Boise State University’s Student Union
Summit Contact: Jeff Marker at (208) 334-8462 or email jeffrey.marker@itd.idaho.gov.