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10-21-5

Bomb threat stalls buses, forces traffic to reroute
ITD crews and law enforcement officers responded to a bomb threat Thursday that waylaid two commercial buses, left passengers stranded for several hours and forced motorists to take a seven-mile alternate route. It was the second time in three weeks that traffic and commerce were interrupted by fears of a bomb.
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Governor's safety summit to produce agenda for life
Leaders from throughout Idaho joined national experts this week at Boise State University to begin creating an agenda for life – a comprehensive statewide strategy for reducing the number of deaths on highways, roads and streets. In summarizing the morning presentations, ITD Director David Ekern challenged participants to define a safety program and bring an investment plan back to the transportation board
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Board receives report on new 511 system
ITD will take a major step in helping motorists prepare for winter driving conditions when it introduces a new 511 Traveler Information service next month. The Idaho 511 team demonstrated the new informative, user-friendly system and explained how it can be accessed from land-line phones, cell phones and the 511 Web site (511.idaho.gov).
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511 will require new conditions reporting process
With the new 511 traveler information service to be available soon to the public, a number of internal reporting procedures will change. The new approach to reporting procedures has evolved from input from the Maintenance Steering Committee, staff from the State Communications Center and ITD staff.
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Cyber Security Month emphasizes need for vigilance
How do you remain safe while surfing? Avoid shark-infested waters. That same principle applies to surfing the Internet as much as it does the ocean. Stay away from the sharks who are determined to steal your identity, rob your bank account or lure you to unwanted places. During this, National Cyber Security Awareness Month, ITD employees are encouraged to take basic precautionary measures when using browsing the Internet or reading e-mail
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Training opportunities, workshops open to ITD employees
A number of professional and personal opportunities are available to ITD employees in the next few weeks. Some are not sponsored or offered by the department and may require fee payment.
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State employees begin 2005 Charitable Giving campaign
Disasters don’t keep schedules. They don’t respect geographic boundaries. They don’t care about budgets. And they cannot be solved with sympathy alone. Whether it’s hurricanes in the Gulf Coast, flooding in New England, tropical storms in Central America or an earthquake in Pakistan, generosity of the more fortunate is needed to help victims rebuild their lives.
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Insurance open enrollment continues
There is still plenty of time to enroll in a supplemental life insurance plan through NCPERS (National Conference on Public Employee Retirement Systems). Until Nov. 30, ITD employees can add additional coverage during the open enrollment period.
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