The Idaho Transportation Board is a citizen group appointed to serve Idahoans, to address the state’s transportation needs, and to represent the interests and needs of the traveling public.

In Idaho, few things are more important to our way of life than a safe, efficient transportation system. We rely on the freedom it affords us. It connects our communities with the rest of the nation and supports our state’s healthy economy.

This transportation system would not be possible without the dedicated, hard-working employees of the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD). Our people are the Department’s greatest asset. The accomplishments and successes in Idaho’s transportation industry are a result of its professional staff.

Service demands are much greater today, although there have always been demands because transportation is such an important part of the state’s economy. The Governor is focusing on improved efficiencies in all state departments and customer service should be on the minds of everyone who works for this state.

The transportation department has, over the years, increasingly adopted innovative information management and technology solutions in ongoing efforts to improve services for the traveling public. Change can cause unique challenges. Finding new resources and creative funding solutions can help us meet the ever growing demands for services.

The Board’s role is to provide leadership and oversight to ensure a safe and reliable transportation system for Idaho. My personal goal, as board chairman, is to give good guidance to the department in strategic planning and project planning and make sure we do a good job for the people of this state.

As we help shape the future of transportation in Idaho, we rely on input from citizens, nearly a dozen transportation advisory boards, state legislators, regulators, other government agencies, and the Governor. Ultimately, the transportation system belongs to the citizens of Idaho and travelers who depend on it to carry them safely from place to place.