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Idaho Transportation
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P.O. Box 7129
Boise, ID 83707
208.334.8005
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5-26-06

Honoring those who have paid the ultimate price
to protect America's freedom


Farewell note from former Gov. Dirk Kempthorne

As I embark on a new chapter of public service in my life, I have a deep appreciation and respect for each of you and your dedicated service to the citizens of the State of Idaho. Throughout my two terms as Governor, it has been my great fortune to work with and enjoy the support of so many dedicated public servants. I am proud of what we have accomplished together.
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Stepson of ITD's Joe Peagler honored for bravery

A Darkhorse Marine was decorated with the nation’s fourth highest award for valor by the 1st Marine Division commanding general here, May 19. Maj. Gen. Richard Natonski presented the Bronze Star Medal with Combat Distinguishing Device to 1st Lt. Alfred L. Butler IV, stepson of ITD's Joe Peagler. Butler is a Weapons Company executive officer, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment.
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Board revises STIP to pass through funds for Treasure Valley Transit
The Idaho Transportation Board last week revised the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program to provide an additional $156,540 to Treasure Valley Transit (TVT). The infusion was made possible because Idaho will receive more public transit revenue than it projected a year ago.
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New e-mail standards to take effect
ITD will implement a number of important changes to employee use of e-mail, effective next week, to address growing demand on the system and its storage capacity. A memo distributed to all ITD employees on April 10 outlined the changes and reminds employees to use discretion when sending and receiving e-mail.
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District 6 announces Roadeo winners
What do mailboxes, basketballs, and tennis balls on orange cones have to do with good driving? They were elements of the obstacle courses maneuvered by ITD drivers at the District 6 Truck Roadeo on May 17. A total of 27 drivers who hold current CDLs competed at the Idaho Falls maintenance facility in the annual event to see who goes on to the state Roadeo in June.
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Allstate ranks Boise drivers 18th for safety
Boise drivers ranked a respectable 18th on the list of 200 cities nationwide, logging 11,6 years between crashes, or 14.1 percent below the national average. Three other cities also recorded the same number of years between accidents. Considering their 2004 populations, their comparison to the national average ranged from 14.2 percent below to 13.6 percent.
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Deadline for ACE academy is Wednesday
Navigating small airplanes, launching a near-earth satellite balloon and exploring Blackhawk helicopters will be featured activities of the Aviation Career Education (ACE) Academy, June 26-29. ITD's Division of Aeronautics is host of the annual event for teenagers. Thirty teens will have the opportunity to participate in the academy, which is open to high school students ages 14-18. Students must submit an application by Wednesday (May 31).
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FHWA unveils program to promote innovations
FHWA’s Highways for LIFE program is open for business. The Highways for LIFE (HfL) implementation plan was issued in the Federal Register on Thursday (May 25). Highways for LIFE is a pilot program designed to accelerate the adoption of innovations and new technologies, thereby improving safety and highway quality while reducing congestion caused by construction.
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Idaho's interstates to be featured on new Web site
How well do you know Idaho’s interstate highway system? Do you know which route is both an interstate and intrastate highway? Or which two Idaho interstates generally follow historic routes first used by western settlers. Or how many miles of interstate highways are located in Idaho.The answers to those questions and a wealth of other information about Idaho’s role in the interstate system are part of a series of new Web pages scheduled for unveiling on the ITD Internet site next week.
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Letter
Replacing lost license
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