Cloverdale, Banks-Lowman congestion, distracted driving concerns highlight September board meeting Status reports on the Cloverdale Bridge, congestion concerns at the Banks-Lowman Highway intersection with ID-55, the department’s efforts to end distracted driving, discussion of the Safe Routes to School program, and review of transportation concerns in Mt. Home were the focus of the Idaho Transportation Board’s September meeting. District 3 Tour When the board traveled through Cascade, the mayor got on the bus to talk about the community. She expressed concern with congestion on ID-55, especially in summer. In McCall, city officials joined the board as it traveled on ID-55 and local streets. They requested studying the feasibility of exchanging Deinhard Lane and Boydstun Street for ID-55. The city would like to control the highway in downtown and believes safety could be improved with the exchange. The local roads are used by some motorists as a bypass to avoid traveling through downtown. Mountain Home Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Collaboration Efforts Eleven school districts, 223 individual schools, and almost 40% of the state’s students are served by this program. In fiscal year 2019, 51 bike rodeos were held to teach students how to ride bicycles and to promote safety. Some of the other statewide activities and accomplishments included enhancing the website, publishing and distributing monthly safety and fun facts, developing measurements, and assisting communities with local events. End Distracted Driving The message to end distracted driving focused on being a respectful driver, driving defensively, and being a role model for others. Work is also underway on an elementary student program. Published 09-20-19 |