Idaho Meeting Eclipse Management Challenge

Above, this resident of Yellowstone Bear World will have a ringside seat to the eclipse. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

With the expected high numbers of people flocking to Idaho to see the eclipse, the state's transit authority is planning to meet the challenge of managing it.

The Weekly Mailer reported:

BOISE — It's only one week away from the biggest astrological event in the Gem State since 1979. Dubbed The Great American Eclipse, it could also be the biggest tourist attraction and traffic generator in Idaho history. 

Along with many other local and state agencies, the Idaho Transportation Department is preparing for the total solar eclipse that will be visible across the southern portion of the state Aug. 21. ITD is organizing a statewide plan to be responsive when necessary, ready to assist law enforcement, and reduce impacts to travelers in the days surrounding the eclipse.

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