HEAT ILLNESS CAN BE DEADLY. Every year, thousands of workers become sick from exposure to heat, and some even die. Heat illnesses and deaths are preventable. Employers are responsible for providing workplaces that are safe from excessive heat. (more…)

ITD Public Transportation has made their 2015 applications available for public comment.  Please visit their website for more information and share the link.

http://www.itd.idaho.gov/itip/draft.htm

The June 2015 Council meeting will be held in Lewiston, ID.  Download the June 19, 2015 Council Meeting Agenda (pdf)

By David E. Wynkoop, Attorney at Law

David E. Wynkoop has actively practiced as an Idaho attorney for 35 years.  He represents numerous Idaho local highway agencies as well as the Local Highway Technical Assistance Council.  Mr. Wynkoop previously served as General Counsel and Commissioner for the Ada County Highway District.  He is past Chairman of the Government Attorneys Section of the Idaho State Bar.  Mr. Wynkoop is a partner in the firm of SHERER & WYNKOOP, LLP, 730 N. Main St., Meridian, Idaho 83642, phone 208-887-4800.

The Idaho Supreme Court recently clarified and reaffirmed Idaho law relating to the creation of public highways by road petition.  In Trunnell v. Fergel, Idaho’s highest court held that an unopened, unmaintained public right-of-way created in 1908 remains a dedicated public right-of-way, even though a buyer purchased the land with no knowledge of the right-of-way. (more…)