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12-2-5
Board
receives update on Air Transportation Investment
Forum
Bill
McLaughlin, facilitator of the Air Transportation
Investment Forum, told transportation board members
of progress made since creation of the statewide
initiative earlier this year. McLaughlin presented
a summary of activities Nov. 16 during a board
workshop in Boise.
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Federal
bill provides more resources for public transit
Reauthorization
of the federal transportation bill earlier this year
provides more than resources to undertake an ambitious
highway construction plan. It also will hasten the
development and expansion of public transportation
services throughout rural Idaho, including special
assistance for the elderly and persons with disabilities.
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Allens
flying high with eighth Eagle Scout in
family
A very unique and memorable
occasion occurred in Soda Springs on Oct. 23 when
George and Judy Allen’s youngest son, Randall,
joined the ranks of the Eagle Scouts. What made this
occasion so memorable was the fact that this was not
the Allen’s first son, but their eight son to
become an Eagle Scout.
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Unprepared
for winter storm? Follow these suggestions
So
winter arrived at your doorstep this week and you
had to navigate a challenging route to work or school,
or the store. Were you ready for the conditions? The
American Automobile Association's Idaho office reported
this week that many of us set forth into the winter
wonderland without being adequately prepared.
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First
snowstorm leads to 511 refinements
Idaho’s new 511 travel information system awakened
to an early Thursday morning snowstorm that complicated
driving throughout most of the state. Although the
wake-up call revealed a few technological challenges,
generally the system responded well to the volume
of calls, Web site hits and rapidly changing conditions.
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Organizations
offer tips for safe online shopping
The
holiday season is a busy time as people
hunt for the perfect gifts for family and
friends. The Internet can make your shopping
faster and easier, but there also can be
pitfalls if you're not careful.
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