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Boise, ID 83707
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11-23-5
Because of the Thanksgiving holiday, The Transporter will not be published next week. The regular schedule will resume on Friday, Dec. 2. On behalf of the Idaho Transportation Board and the ITD Executive Committee, may each of you enjoy a wonderful Thanksgiving.

Thanksgiving Update

ITD introduces new 511 system
ITD formally launched a new statewide travel information service Tuesday that provides updates on winter road and weather conditions, emergency closures and access to tourist information 24-hours-a-day, seven-days-a-week. By calling 511 or visiting 511.idaho.gov on the Web, travelers will have access to travel conditions as they change on Idaho’s highways
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Ten tips for safer winter travels
Preparation for winter travel driving conditions can make the difference between arriving safely at your destination or being waylaid by an unexpected turn. Before heading out on Idaho’s roads this winter, please consider following 10 simple tips.
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Be prepared for winter driving – pack emergency supplies
Motorists can become better armed to battle winter travel conditions by taking along a simple emergency kit and knowing how to use the items to avert or recover from a crisis.
Every driver should carry some essential items in the car in case of an emergency.
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Quick thinking averts identity theft
Attention to detail and quick intervention by two ITD employees recently prevented what could have been one of Idaho’s most serious cases of identity theft. Without the actions of those observant employees, Idaho’s most scenic bridge would have been relocated from its perch above the Payette River and moved to upstate New York.
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Plan to create 'Ice Age' trail advances in Senate
Northern Idaho is recognized nationally for its rugged terrain and intrinsic beauty, qualities that have spawned such attractions as ski resorts, bicycle and snowmobile trails, scenic byways and historic/cultural sites. If successful, the National Park Service (NPS) would take residents of the region and visitors back into the Ice Age.
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Board approves two interchange locations
The Idaho Transportation Board, meeting Wednesday and Thursday in Boise, approved locations for the Menan-Lorenzo and Thornton interchanges on U.S. 20 in eastern Idaho. The board approved alternative ML-A for the Menan-Lorenzo Interchange, to be located north of Rigby and south of the Snake River. ML-A will connect to 700 North (Menan-Lorenzo Highway) and LaBelle Road.
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Update personal information to ensure W2 delivery
Employees who have moved or made address changes and who have not yet submitted that information should complete a new W-4 and submit it to District Administration Offices or Human Resources by Dec. 23, to guarantee system change.
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Save a life - put ICE in your cell phone
If you become incapacitated, information stored in the phone’s “personal contacts” memory under the name of ICE can assist medical responders in reaching your emergency contact. Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics can determine who to call for medical information and/or history or to notify a friend of family member of your condition ... if the cell phone owner takes a few minutes to input the data.
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Click-It campaign continues through Dec. 5
Motorists will have an extra incentive to buckle as a statewide safety campaign, including stepped-up enforcement and education, continues. The Idaho State Police, Idaho Transportation Department and about 30 local law enforcement agencies are participating in the "Click It, Don't Risk It!" seat belt campaign.
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