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Idaho Transportation
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P.O. Box 7129
Boise, ID 83707
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12-8-6

Board to consider plan for street near Headquarters
The Idaho Transportation Board will consider details of a plan jointly developed by the city of Boise and the Ada County Highway District during its monthly business meeting Wednesday. The plan for 30th Street will include an comprehensive study of land use and multimodal transportation opportunities associated with the extension of 30th Street. The plan will be based on an economic study, traffic analysis and input from a public outreach process.
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Martin retires from Division of Aeronautics position
Bob Martin, who has served as administrator of the Division of Aeronautics the past five years, announced his retirement from the position effective Friday, Dec. 15. Martin, a veteran aviation administrator with nearly four decades of experience, joined the transportation department April 16, 2001, following a long and distinguished career with the U.S. Forest Service.
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Contract extended for driver's license vendor
A five-year contract extension with an Oregon-based company will enable Idaho to incorporate additional security features on driver’s licenses, personal I.D. cards and other state-issued cards. Since 2002, Digimarc Corp. of Beaverton, Ore., has been Idaho’s vendor, providing driver license software and a card production system.
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Holiday parols target impaired drivers
Law enforcement agencies throughout the state are getting tough with drivers early as holiday traffic safety emphasis patrols hit the streets last week (Friday, Dec. 1). In addition to citations and warnings this holiday season, law enforcement officers will distribute a brochure explaining why Idaho is targeting drunk or drugged drivers, aggressive driving behavior and drivers not wearing seat belts.
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Tips offered for holiday party hosts
When throwing a holiday party and alcohol is served, ITD’s Office of Highway Operations and Safety offers a few tips to help keep the holiday safe for guests.
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Groundbreaking launches Locust Grove project
Work began this week on a new overpass that will connect northern and southern segments of Locust Grove Road that now are separated by Interstate 84 in west Boise The $5.8 million overpass will offer an extended width over the interstate between Eagle Road and Meridian Road.
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