4/24/2020

Safety Corner
ITD Sign Shop support during Covid Crisis extends beyond department to community
ITD’s Sign and Signal shops, along with Traffic Supply, are continuing to support the department during the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, the groups recently pulled together for the safety of the community.
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Division of Aeronautics
Shakin' Up The Backcountry
As ITD watched the snow accumulate in the Central Mountains of Idaho on March 31, we wondered if this would be the storm to shut down Highway 21. The snow subsided after around 27 inches of beautiful new white fluff came down. Every year, that much snow brings the strong possibility of avalanches onto the roadway along the Canyon Creek section of ID-21 from Grandjean to Banner Summit, and sure enough, that section closed. What happened next was impressive.
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In Motion
Latest In Motion focused on employee response, appreciation
The latest In Motion is focused on awareness and appreciation for employees out on the roads in work zones statewide, the Division of Aeronautics' response in the aftermath of a significant recent earthquake, and an award-winning highway safety effort at the high-school level.
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Collaboration
ITD partners with local companies to provide Personal Protective Equipment to employees
When reflecting upon the last several weeks, many thoughts run through a person’s mind. It’s astounding how well we can roll with the punches and adjust with extraordinary results. A prime example is the way that some companies have stepped up to help businesses and communities in need.
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Opportunity
Reduced traffic on I-84 provides opportunity for repairs at East Boise Port of Entry
As thousands of Idahoans stay home during the Covid-19 pandemic, maintenance crews have found a silver lining – fewer cars on the Interstate means some jobs are more feasible than normal.
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Service
State's old Highway Advisory Radio system decommissioned
The Idaho State Highway Advisory Radio (HAR) communication system is being decommissioned. Surveys show that the 511 Traveler Service or roadside electronic message boards are now used far more often.
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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 can be an essential component of job satisfaction. These are the MVP cards submitted by employees recently:
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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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Safety Corner
Adopt-a-Highway litter pick-up and volunteer programs suspended during pandemic
ITD has suspended the Adopt-a-Highway and other volunteer programs to focus on essential services and promote community safety. Under the program, volunteers adopt a small section of highway for two years at a time and commit to removing litter twice a year.
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