8/16/2019

Collaboration
Districts join forces to clean up US-95 slides
In August, it’s safe to say most drivers are only expecting construction delays on Idaho highways. But on Aug. 9 around 10:30 p.m., Fiddle Creek at milepost 200 near Riggins swelled past its banks and created a new channel, sending mud, rocks and power lines 4-5 feet deep onto US-95.
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Employees
Hobdey-Sánchez honored by Governor Little for Red Tape Rampage
Before Governor Little’s Red Tape Reduction Act was even signed, ITD was in the process of closing out an 18-month project to consolidate administrative rules. Since last July, ITD has reduced its rules by 25%. At the center of the effort is Ramón Hobdey-Sánchez, rules coordinator for the Office of Governmental Affairs. Others have taken notice.
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Employees
Best of the Best innovation voting now open!
FY19 was another great year for Innovate ITD. In five years, the department's innovation effort has produced some impressive results, and last year was no exception. Employee-driven innovations totalled more than $1.3 million in savings and efficiencies, with nearly 24,000 hours saved and close to 75 customer-service improvements. And best of all, more than 500 employees participated!
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Safety
Safety tips for kids, parents and drivers as school returns
The Idaho Transportation Department is committed to safety for all members of the public — even the smaller, younger members of our communities. Every year as school resumes, ITD sends a batch of safety information to media outlets statewide.
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Office of Highway Safety
Familiar face becomes newest grants officer in Office of Highway Safety
If you’ve spent any time on the second floor at Headquarters, you’ve probably run into Tabitha Smith. For more than seven years, she’s greeted visitors to ITD’s executive suite with a warm smile and friendly personality. For the last month, she has taken her passion for highway safety to a whole new level as the newest grants/contracts officer in the Office of Highway Safety.
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Employees
Employee Spotlight: D5 Business Operations Manager Mark Porter
“WORK! So you can do what you love with the ones you love,” says Mark Porter. ITD’s District 5 Business Operations Manager is a man with no shortage of work ethic...or hobbies. Mark grew up knowing if you want it, you have to work for it. P
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Carrer Development
ITD Job Openings
The current list of job openings may help inform employees of the career choices available to them that make ITD a great place to work. It also may assist in external recruitment when looking for the best candidates.
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Employees
ITD's MVPs
ITD employees have an avenue to share their appreciation for the assistance and guidance of colleagues. Recognition and acknowledgement is an essential component of job satisfaction. These are the MVP cards submitted by employees in the past week:
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Idaho Transportation Board
$821M appropriation, travel costs, public comments will highlight August board meeting
The August meeting of the Idaho Transportation Board next week will feature an expanded appropriation request, a summary of ITIP comments, and FY19 travel expenses. The monthly meeting will be held Aug. 21-22 in Coeur d'Alene.
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Ports of Entry
POE enhancements improve economic opportunities for drivers
As part of DMV modernization efforts, the Compliance Program (which includes Ports of Entry) procured a web-based system to assist in credentialing motor carriers. During this acquisition, the POEs also found an opportunity to modernize their mainframe programs.
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Traveler Info Service
511 system improvements help motorists
Idahos 511 Travel;er Information Service is heavily used by travelers - 4.5 million visits to the website last year, plus 1.3 million uses of the smartphone app - but continues to pursue improvements. These improvements enhance customer service and ultimately improve safety.
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