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Statewide tour provides valuable dialogue
The first few months of 2007 were filled with discussions about where the department and Idaho’s transportation system are headed. Many of those discussions came when we presented ITD’s budget, a special revenue request and our GARVEE program to the state Legislature.

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Tour confirms commitment of ITD employees
Although separated by miles of highways, ITD employees are united in their passion to do their jobs well and efficiently. That was the perception a management team returned with from a tour of department operations in nearly every corner of Idaho. Surprising? No, insists new Deputy Director L. Scott Stokes. Reassuring? Without a doubt
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ITD forwards Interim Strategic Plan to governor
The Idaho Transportation Department’s primary role is to “develop and operate a safe, efficient transportation system that meets the needs of the traveling public and supports Idaho’s economic prosperity.” Director Pam Lowe provided that reminder as part of an introduction to the department’s Interim 2008 Strategic Plan that was submitted to the governor’s office last week.
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DeThomas ready to tackle aeronautics challenges
John DeThomas earned a bachelor’s degree from the Naval Academy, a master’s from the Naval Postgraduate School, provided aviation support in the Vietnam War, served as a military test pilot, became chief of flight operations for two aviation firms and served as director of flight training for a national university. But he’s discovered there is something he is not very good at.
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So many ways of saying thanks...
ITD employees touch the lives of Idahoans every day in every part of the state, from maintaining and improving highways to processing driver’s licenses and vehicle records, inspecting and licensing commercial vehicles, managing and improving airports, and assisting with the development of public transportation. Next week has been set aside to honor their contributions during Employee Appreciation Week.
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Relief on the way for I-84 travelers east of Boise
The distance between Boise and Bliss will get a little shorter, beginning next week. Or so it might seem for travelers in need of a break along the way. The Blacks Creek Rest Area will reopen Monday with new facilities after being closed for improvements. A ribbon cutting ceremony will begin at 2 p.m. on the Interstate 84 eastbound side of the rest area, located 10 miles east of Boise.
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COMPASS collecting awards for planning efforts
Community Planning Association of Southwest Idaho (COMPASS) announced this week that it had received a number of prestigious awards for its regional transportation effort, “Communities in Motion: Regional Long-Range Transportation Plan 2030," including an award from the Idaho Transportation Department.
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Employees will see no increase in insurance premiums
For the third consecutive year, increases in health insurance will be assumed by the state, announced Rick Thompson, administrator of Insurance and Internal Support for the Idaho Department of Administration. Thompson and Cynthia Ness, manager of the employee benefit program, provided details of the state’s health insurance program Thursday in two sessions at ITD Headquarters. A series of meetings will continue through May 11.
NOTE: Open Enrollment is May 14-30
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In Memory
Keith E. Longenecker, a long-time ITD employee who served as Transportation Planning Manager, passed away Saturday (April 28) in Boise at the age of 81. (Continued on the Milestones page.)

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