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Idaho Transportation
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P.O. Box 7129
Boise, ID 83707
208.334.8005
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July 11, 2008

Transportation funding
Governor, ITD begin series of statewide meetings Monday
Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter and the Idaho Transportation Department will launch a series of statewide meetings – Building Roads, Building Bridges, Building Consensus – Monday to ask the public how best to pay for repairing, maintaining and improving the state’s crumbling roads and bridges. The first meeting will be from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the College of Idaho in Caldwell.
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Gov. Otter, Legislators need input on funding challenges
Have you ever been frustrated by the Treasure Valley’s traffic congestion, and while sitting in traffic said to yourself: “SOMEONE ought to do something about this”? Well, a number of SOMEONE’s are attempting to find a solution to the state’s overall transportation challenges, including those in the Treasure Valley. And Gov. C. L. “Butch” Otter deserves credit for his leadership in sharpening the public policy focus on Idaho’s transportation issues.

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Highways

New Caldwell interchange unveiled Tuesday
Building a modern freeway interchange is not what it used to be. Look at the Interstate 84 Franklin Interchange in Caldwell as an example. ITD removed the ribbon and bow from the new $24.8 million structure Tuesday during a morning ceremony that featured patriotic music and dignitaries pouring the final section of concrete for an adjacent sidewalk.
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4-H group honored for U.S. 95 cleanups

Many of the founding members no doubt have traded their horse for a car and their community service for raising families. But the spirit of the Diaoblos 4-H Horse Club in Hayden Lake lives on, as is evident from a clean U.S. 95. In response to a 4-H call to service, the horse club members formed an Adopt-A-Highway team in 1991, cleaning a two-mile section of Idaho’s primary north-south route four times a year
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Internet safety
Prosecutor warns parents to monitor children's Web use
No responsible parent would hand a blank check to his or her 14-year-old with instructions to go anywhere they want, spend as long as they like and engage in intimate discussions with anyone they meet, including total strangers. Yet millions of young teenagers walk through that open door every day on Web sites that encourage social interaction.
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Olson offers tips to lessen Internet threats
Prosecuting attorney Jared Olson, who specializes in drunk driving cases, offered the following tips to parents on how to keep children safer on social networking Web sites. Olson gave two presentations at Headquarters to near capacity audiences.

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Internet scams prey on charitable giving
Since late May and early June, there have been several natural disasters throughout the country – including tornadoes, wildfires, and floods – that have devastated lives and property. In the wake of these events, which have caused emotional distress and great monetary loss to numerous victims, individuals across the nation often feel a desire to help victims, frequently through monetary donations.

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Awards
Safety messages earn two AAMVA honors
Two poignant safety messages earned Idaho’s Division of Motor Vehicles top honors in regional competition sponsored by the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators. ITD received a PACE (Public Affairs and Consumer Education) award for an externally produced television public service announcement that emphasized motorcycle safety. 
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Going green pays off in AAMVA contest
ITD earned four Outstanding Environmental Leadership Awards in three categories as part of the AAMVA (American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators) Region IV “Green” Contest held for the first time this year.

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Wildfires
FEMA suggests planning for 'worst case scenario'
Record-breaking temperatures increased wildfire hazards throughout the Pacific Northwest. Wildfires are already burning in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington state. FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) Regional Administrator Susan Reinertson encourages residents to prepare for the worst, stay informed of local conditions and prepare to evacuate if instructed to do so by fire or emergency management officials.

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Caution urged when using tinder-dry lands
The weather patterns and environmental conditions that exist during the summer months create an  atmosphere of increased risk for wildfires. Wildfires destroy homes and thousands of acres of scenic country each year. They cost millions of dollars to fight and present an extreme risk to human and animal life
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Safety
Walking weather can lead to unwanted trips

We’ve been walking for most of our lives. We walk without thinking ... and often without looking. When we’re at home, we know where the furniture is, where the steps are, where doors and appliances are. Accidents happen when a child leaves a toy on the floor, or the dog stretches out across a walk area, or someone moves a piece of furniture without telling us. If we’re not looking where we’re walking, we risk becoming a statistic.
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HRD training schedule

  Sept. 10, 11 Managing Performance
  Oct. 28-30 Basic Communication
  Nov. 18-20 Intermediate Communication
  Dec. 9-11 Introduction to Supervision
This schedule represents training classes available at Headquarters. For schedules at specific districts, please contact your EST or refer to the training calendar.

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Alternative schedule
Garry Young saves weekly trip by working four 10-hour days
Garry Young, manager of Idaho’s Scenic Byway program, only comes to work four days a week – but he’s still a full-time ITD employee. Like a number of other transportation department employees, Young works four 10-hour shifts each week, saving time, money and gas. He is an example of how efficiently the governor’s suggested trip reduction plan can work.
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Aeronautics
ACE academy sends teens to new heights
High school students from throughout the state assembled last week for a variety of fun, educational experiences as part of the annual Aviation Career Exploration academy sponsored by ITD's Division of Aeronautics. Participants began the week with a tour of the airport fire station and a burn demonstration. They also received an introduction to flight navigation in the classroom and toured the Boise Airport.
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Highway safety
Some states implement cell phone restrictions
While Idaho drivers have unrestricted use of cell phones while behind the wheel, the times are changing elsewhere in the United States as more states – and some local jurisdictions – place tougher limits on hands-on use of phones. ITD employees who travel to nearby states should be aware of restrictions outside of Idaho.
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Soaring gas prices
Tips show drivers how to get most out of a gallon
How can you reduce the effects of escalating gas prices? Following the tips provided by Cheryl Rost, manager of Employee Safety and Risk Management, can help you squeeze a little extra gas mileage out of your vehicle and leave you with a few extra pennies when you gill the gas tank.
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Wildfires
Weather turns up heat on wildfire potential
The weather patterns and environmental conditions that exist during the summer months create an  atmosphere of increased risk for wildfires. Wildfires destroy homes and thousands of acres of scenic country each year. They cost millions of dollars to fight and present an extreme risk to human and animal life.
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