7/26/2013

Overland bike tour
Jennings reawakens bicycle after 25-year slumber
A journey may hold surprising discoveries, but it always begins with a first step or, for Brent Jennings, the push of a bicycle pedal. Jennings, ITD’s highway safety manager, recently completed a journey full of discoveries on a 10-day, 500-mile bicycle ride from Astoria, Ore., to his home in Eagle.
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Teen driver safety
Program gives teens, parents tools for safer driving habits
The Parent’s Supervised Driving Program, sponsored by Ford Motor Company, is designed to optimize the 50 hours (10 at night) of supervised driving teens are required to complete with parents before receiving their license.
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Outstanding Customer Service
ITD adds winter maintenance responses to dashboard
In its commitment to efficiency and transparency, ITD recently added another measure to its dashboard that shows graphically the department’s progress in meeting key performance targets. The new dashboard element measures the percent of time highways are clear of snow and ice during winter storms.
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Outstanding Customer Service
A wing, a prayer and Nick Jones
Incident Response’s Nick Jones was patrolling Interstate 84 eastbound between Nampa and west Meridian July 18, much like he does every day, assisting motorists and ensuring unhindered traffic flow. Patrols usually consist of watching for incapacitated vehiles along the highway shoulder.
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Commercial vehicles
Commercial drivers need to update information
New federal regulations and Idaho law require that all drivers who hold a commercial driver license (CDL) or commercial learner permit (CLP) notify ITD of their current driving category.
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Outstanding Customer Service
ETS turns challenge into opportunity — $20,000 savings
Challenges often come with unexpected opportunities, as ITD’s Enterprise Technology Services (ETS) discovered recently. The result was significant savings in ongoing network costs and the satisfaction derived from achieving more with less.
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Highway safety
Young drivers hold key to future safety
Brent Jennings, PE: The future looks bright, and youth will lead the way. The Teen Road Safety Advocates™ (TeenRSA) Program is a national initiative that is aimed at empowering youth to take a leadership role in improving roadway safety.
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State budget
State commits $84.5 million to 'rainy day' fund
Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter announced recently the state collected $17 million more tax revenue than expected in June, putting Idaho’s total fiscal 2013 tax receipts at $2.75 billion – 3.5 percent ahead of projections and 6.3 percent more than the previous budget year.
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Highway safety
Encore (7-19-13): ITD and law enforcement focus on aggressive drivers
Last year, aggressive driving contributed to more than half of all motor-vehicle crashes in Idaho, killed 66 people and seriously injured another 629. That’s why the Idaho Transportation Department will fund extra law enforcement patrols and a media campaign targeting aggressive Idaho drivers July 19 – Aug. 4.
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Outstanding Customer Service
Encore (7-19-13): Servatius recognized for helping Wilder greet visitors
When Michael McGarvin contacted District 3 Right-of-Way Manager Lana Servatius in late June for assistance on a compliance issue she was surprised and impressed by the quick response. The question related to upgrading community signs in Wilder.
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