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Boise, ID 83707
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6-24-05

Transportation Secretary Mineta visits Boise
U.S. Transportation Secretary Norman Y. Mineta, head of the U.S. Department of Transportation, spoke at the Boise City Club Friday afternoon. Topics and questions from the audience covered a broad range of transportation issues, including reauthorization of the federal transportation bill, transportation security, safety, highway congestion and public transportation. A full report of his visit will be included in next week's Transporter.
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New transportation laws in effect Friday (July 1)
Idaho motorists face several new requirements beginning July 1 as a result of action taken by the 2005 Legislature.
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New booster seat requirements also take effect
A new law requiring children age 6 and younger to be properly secured when riding in motor vehicles takes effect July 1. Violation of the law will result in a fine of up to $69 to the driver. Under the new law, children 6 years of age and younger must be properly secured in child safety seats or booster seats. Previously, Idaho’s safety seat law applied only to children up to age 4. Idaho is the 28th state to adopt a booster seat law.
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Want to really see Idaho? Try it from the air
From AOPA (Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association) Pilot, June 2005
Contrary to popular perception, there is more to Idaho than potatoes and ski bums who answer to the name Muffy or Biff. And an airplane is a great way to prove it in this airplane-friendly state.
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Idaho committed to airports as vital part of system
With a governor, state legislature, and transportation board representatives who are all pro-aviation, the state of Idaho's leadership recognizes the economic advantages and improved quality of life general aviation (GA) brings to the state residents and businesses.
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Board reviews STIP, FY07 budget proposal
Idaho Transportation board members discussed and refined a draft of the FY07 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) – the department’s five-year roadmap for construction activities – during the first of a three-day meeting last week in Idaho Falls and Rigby.
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Insurance changes should have appeared on June 17 checks
Employees who made changes to their health and dental plan should check their June 17th pay stubs to ensure that the correct premiums were deducted for July, encourages the ITD Human Resource Services staff.
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Flexible Spending Account extended 2-1/2 months
The flexible spending account that allows ITD employees to set aside pretax money for anticipated medical expenses has become even more flexible. A change in Internal Revenue Policy now gives participants an additional 2-1⁄2 months to incur and submit claims for reimbursement from the FSA account.
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Forum on Transportation Investments nears midpoint
With its Tuesday, June 28 meeting, the Forum on Transportation Investment will mark the halfway point of the panel’s study of issues regarding the next 30 years of transportation infrastructure in the state.
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Safety fair, barbecue planned Wednesday at Headquarters
The safety committee at Headquarters and DOROLCO will join in celebrating the official beginning of summer with a safety fair and feed Wednesday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. on the East Annex lawn.
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