9/27/2019

Innovation
Dollar Sign: D4 sticker sign sells for $11,200 at public auction
The “Welcome to Idaho” sign at the Idaho/Nevada border in south-central Idaho was getting heavily stickered by visitors, so rather than simply replace it, ITD did something quite innovative and installed a new sign in that location that included a few pre-placed stickers to attract those with stickers to apply them there. But the new ideas didn’t end there.
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Employee Innovation
ITD’s top innovations celebrated as Best of the Best
The culmination of the year’s innovation efforts for the department put the spotlight on several money- and time-saving ideas that improve efficiencies, stretch taxpayer dollars and improve services for the main ITD customer – the road user.
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Top Photog
Lewiston foreman Rales captures best photo in statewide contest
It’s an impressive line of trucks on scenic Idaho Highway 3, all curving and vanishing into the distance to some unknown destination or project. What could they be doing with all those trucks? Viewers may question what ITD forces can’t handle with this kind of lineup.
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Community Involvement
ITD donates old vehicles to West Ada School District
On Sept. 12, ITD donated four older POE/fleet sedans to the West Ada School District shop offices in Meridian for their automotive skills class to work on and expand their repair skills.
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Expertise
Ingram honored at 44th Annual Northwest Geotech Workshop
More than 90 people from 10 states, including more than 25 ITD staffers, took part in the 44th Annual Northwest Geotech Workshop in McCall in early September. The very first NWGW was held in Idaho in 1975. This one was extra special for ITD's John Ingram.
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Division of Aeronautics
Survey looks to measure aviation's impact on Idaho business
There is no doubt that aviation — rural and urban airports and air transportation in general — is a critical component of Idaho's economic health. A survey of 3,000 Idaho businesses will tell us just how critical.
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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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Career 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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District 5
Rose Road Interchange rebuild will improve I-15 safety, mobility
Anticipated future growth in the area drove the Rose Road Interchange during the design phase of the work, as a partial cloverleaf layout will be replaced a new diamond interchange design. The old Rose Road bridge is also being replaced.
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