11/26/2019
Megan Jahns
ITD Communication
208-772-1295
megan.jahns@itd.idaho.gov
ITD launches annual winter driving safety campaign in advance of Thanksgiving travel
COEUR d’ALENE
– The Idaho Transportation
Department is launching the annual winter safety campaign "Idaho Ready"
to help drivers prepare for challenging conditions on the
state's highways. This launch comes as winter weather is expected to
bear down on much of the state and holiday travel begins.
The campaign offers
information via social media and a page on the department's website to help drivers
safely arrive at their destinations.
“Short videos will
present information on using Idaho’s 511 Traveler Information system as a
resource before heading out on the highway,
how to maintain your vehicle during winter months, and driving safely
in winter conditions,” said Reed Hollinshead with ITD's Office of
Communication. “Important safety information will be posted regularly to
Facebook,
Twitter, and the 'Idaho Ready' web page. New information this year will
address new drivers on Idaho roads — those who recently moved here or
have recently been licensed.”
Additional information on winter safety can be found at: itd.idaho.gov/road-mtce.
Follow ITD’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/IdahoTransportationDepartment, or the department’s Twitter account at IdahoITD.
Drivers are also encouraged to check the new and improved Idaho 511 Traveler Information website at 511.idaho.gov for the latest road conditions and for updates as those conditions change.