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Boise, ID 83707
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6-25-04

Board considers safe school route program
Representing a local delegation, state Sen. Elliot Werk last week emphasized the need to provide safe routes to schools. His presentation came during the regular Idaho Transportation Board when it met at District 3. He reported that some of the benefits of a Safe Route to School program, whereby children would walk or ride bikes to school in a safe environment;
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Detmar to embark on new adventure
Moe Detmar, who has managed the Division of Motor Vehicles the past nine years, will formally begin the new adventure in mid-August upon retirement. Informally, with accrued leave, he will vacate the office and, for practical purposes, conclude his distinguished career Friday (July 2).
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Bywater takes new position in AG office
For the past four years, as a deputy attorney general assigned to the Idaho Transportation Department, Bywater has looked out the window on Boise foothills and beyond. When he trades that office for one inside the J.R. Williams Building (affectionately known as the Hall of Mirrors) the view will be much different.
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Campaign focuses on aggressive driving
You’re not an aggressive driver, right? It’s the other guy who’s the road menace. Tailgating, driving five miles or more over the speed limit, or speeding up to beat a yellow light may qualify you as an aggressive driver and the focus of a concerted safety campaign.

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Riding herd at ITD roadeos
Maintenance crews started the summer by joining the ITD roadeo circuit, putting their driving skills to the test in friendly competition. Roadeos challenge drivers to maneuver front loaders around tennis balls, stop a plow within inches of a marker or avoid obstacles while driving a truck in reverse.
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Director for the Day
• Retirement sendoff planned July 1 for Moe Detmar
• District 3 to hold belated barbecues
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