ITD Transporter

7-8-05

Threat level increased for mass transit
Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff announced a targeted raise in the threat level. "The thoughts and prayers of the American people are with the victims of this tragedy and our friends in Britain."
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ITD, OSHA form safety training alliance
A formal alliance created by the Idaho Transportation Department and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OHSA) is designed to improve conditions in the workplace and reduce the number of construction-related accidents. ITD is the first Idaho agency and one of just several state transportation departments nationwide to enter into an educational and training alliance with OSHA.
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Campaign targets aggressive driving behavior
Speeding, tailgating or trying to beat a yellow light may qualify you as an aggressive driver. Aggressive driving is a leading cause of automobile crashes. A safety campaign sponsored by the Idaho Transportation Department’s Office of Traffic and Highway Safety (OTHS) is aimed at changing that.
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Motorcyclists to assemble for Ride to Work
Visibility, which often is a concern of motorcycle riders, should not be a problem July 20 at ITD’s Headquarters in Boise. Even if ridership doesn’t increase significantly on that day (although it probably will), motorized two-wheelers will assume a place of prominence in the parking lot between the main building and the East Annex.
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Governor appoints ITD appraiser to state board
Rick Bachmeier, who has spent 16 years of his 18-year ITD career in right-of-way appraisal, added new responsibilities last week when he assumed a place on the Real Estate Appraisal Board. Gov. Dirk Kempthorne made the appointment, effective July 1.
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AASHTO Web site celebrates anniversary of interstates
In preparation for the 50th Anniversary of the Interstate Highway System in 2006, the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) on June 29 launched a Web site dedicated to honoring that historic event: http://www.interstate50th.org.
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