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(1) National News Release -Associat~d
Press Wire via search engine Yahoo.
(2) ATSSA web shot featured weekly ~pdates on NWZAW 2005.
(3) Road Commission
Zones"
of Macomb
(4) Virginia -NewsVirginian.com
CoJnty (Michigan
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-"Orange
NACE),
"No Hot Doggin'
Means Slow Down"
(5) Virginia -News
Channel 1 0 -"VDPT
(6) Virginia -News
Channel 3 -"Beefp1d Up Patrols on the Interstate"
(7) Virginia -WSET
Channel 13 -'Wfrk
Thru Work
Warns Drivers to Slow Down or Pay Up"
Zone Awareness Week a Warning for Drivers"
(8) Virginia -WWBT
Channel 12 -"S~ate Police Beef Up Patrols Around Work Zones
(9) Virginia -WFNR
Radio -"WorkZ~ne
Patrols"
(10) ATSSA Ohio Chapter, memo to (qhio) media from ATSSA member J.C. Durkos
(11) Arizona
-Arizona
Republic:
"Slo~ Down for Workers
During Safety Week"
(12) Arizona -Ariz.-DOT,
"Work Zone ~afety Week (Apri/2-9) Focuses Attention on
Dangers for Workers, Drivers and pasfengers"
(13) Arkansas -Notice
to Media:
Safety A wareness in Arkansas"
(14) Colorado -Craig
(15) Connecticut
-CT.Gov
Highway
(18) Florida -WESH
(19) Kentucky
-"WorkZ~ne
Planned
to Raise
t
Safety WeekApri/3-9"
My Dad a Brake: Observing Work Zone Safety
-"National
Work Zone Awareness
Week"
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Television -"Un~ercover
-Kentucky
(21) Iowa-DOT -"Work
-Detroit
-"Gi
Administratipn
Transportatipn
(20) Idaho -Idaho
Transportation
Zones Safer for Everyone"
(22) Michigan
Zones"
in Work Zones
Daily Press: "CqOT Workers Remember Their Fallen Colleagues
(16) Delaware -Delaware.GOV
Awareness Week"
(17) The Federal
website
"Spe~d Enforcement
I
Troopers Monitor Construction Sites"
Cabinet -"Slow
Dep~rtment
I
-"Help
Zone Safety A~areness
Free Press: "M~tt Helms:
I
Down to Get There"
Keep Highway
Construction
Week Emphasizes Need for Caution"
Inattention
is Deadly in Construction
(23) Michigan
Construction
-Detroit
Free Press:
"Highway
Zones"
(24) Mississippi
Officials
Warn Drivers
-Miss.-DOT:
(25) Missouri -Moberly
"MDOTfO
Kick Off Work Zone
-N.C.-DOT:
(28) Ohio -Ohio-DOT:
Safety Week"
Monitor: "MoqOT Planning Biggest Construction Season Ever"
(26) New York -N.Y.-DOT:
"NYSDO7lReminds
Motorists
National Work Zone Awareness
Week IBegins April 3"
(27) North Carolina
Awareness Month"
to Slow Down in
r
"Gov
t rnor
to Watch for Work Zones,
Easley Declares
"State Warns qrivers -Slow
April Work Zone Safety
Down or Pay Up"
(29) Oklahoma -Okla.-DOT:
Ramifications"
"workz
t ne Awareness
(30) Rhode Island -R.I.-DOT:
"carcie
1i, RIDOTPay Tribute to Rhode Islanders Who
Events to Emphasize Hazards,
Gave Their Lives in Work Zones"
(31) Tennessee -Tenn.-DOT:
(32) Transportation
Research
Work Zone Resources"
(33) Utah -Utah-DOT:
Conference"
"Merge ~eft Work Zone Campaign Begins"
Board (llRB):
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"National
Work Zone Awareness
Week-
"Media AdvisorV: Work Zone Awareness Week Press
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(34) Virginia -Va.-DOT:
"Slow Down dr Pay Up, VDOT Recognizes
Awareness
Week April 3-9"
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(35) Washington
-Washington
Awareness
Week"
State Aatrol:
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"WSP to Participate
Work Zone
in National
Work Zone
(36) Wisconsin -Wis.-DOT: "Govern0 1Doyle Proclaims Week of April 3-9 as Work Zone
Awareness Week in Wisconsin"
(37) Wyoming
Work Zones"
-Wyo.-DOT:
"Drivers R~minded
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or Pay the Price in
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Slow Down or Pay Up: States Increase
Enforcement in Roadway Work Zones; Maryland
Hosts National Work Zone Safety Week Press
Conference
Monday April 4, 7:39 pm ET
WASHINGTON, ApriI4/PRNewswire/-To curb the speeding that turns hundreds of
roadway work zones into crash sites each year, Federal and State officials and
construction-industry groups announced stepped-up enforcement of posted speed
limits in work zones. Each year, more than 1,000 people are killed across the country
in work zone crashes, and another 40,000 are injured. Four out of five people killed in
work zones are drivers and passengers.
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"These tragedies do not need
to happen, they can be
prevented," said Louise
Bowles, widow of David Alan
Bowles, who was tragically
killed in a Maryland work
zone last year. "Working in
the elements, highway
workers have a tough job
without motorists speeding
through their work areas,"
Working in partnership to
prevent future tragedies. US
Reps. James Oberstar (DMN), Thomas Petri (A-WI).
Albert R. Wynn (D-MD) and
Maryland Lt. Gov. Michael
Steele will join
representatives from the
Federal Highway Administration, state and other traffic safety expert in an event that
will be held Tuesday, April 5 in Maryland at the Woodrow Wilson Bridge Project. the
third largest construction project in the country. The event will kick off National Work
Zone Safety Awareness Week (April 3-9).
Maryland State Police and other officials will demonstrate speed-control techniques at
the event site. In support of highway safety efforts, Maryland Governor Robert L.
Ehrlich, Jr. declared April Work Zone Safety Awareness Month.
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"Safety on Maryland roads is our number one priori ," said Governor Ehrlich. "In 2003
alone, 13 people died in work zone crashes in Mary and. Deaths like these are
preventable. When traveling through a work zone, r member to slow down, pay
attention, and remember 90 percent of all ~,~~..;
(~,(p~~~yentabJ7."
"Work zones a1e'~i~~iy ~'ore hazardous th~~'r~:~ without construction, and that's
why lower speed limits are posted --to buy you tim to avoid becoming a statistic,"
said Jack Lettiere, President of the American Assoc ation of State Highway and
Transportation Officials (AASHTO).
"The
continues
number
American
law
raise
of
to
be
Traffic
enforcement
men,
an
women
Safety
Services
and
awareness
and
statistic,"
alarming
of
those
this
children
killed
Thomas
said
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in
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roadway
safety
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ustry
am
roadway
President
work of
grateful
who
to
have
the
zones
members
of
partnered
to
help
issue."
This year, in conjunction with National Work Zone A~ areness Week, and the start of
the construction season, many states are boosting peed enforcement in work zones
to discourage scofflaw driving. Several states will w rn drivers of work-zone speed
enforcement with public service announcements ad ising motorists in work zones to
"Slow Down, or Pay Up."
"Imagine if your work desk was four feet from vehiC~
employees
face
these
conditions
every
day,"
S moving
Ameri
an
Builders Association (ARTBA) Chairman Rich Wag
F.C. Wagman, Inc., is working on the Woodrow Wil
committed to working with law enforcement to ensu
safer for motorists and workers."
The national event is co-sponsored
by the Federal
and the ATSSA, and the transportation
department
District of Columbia. The observance is also spons
Associated General Contractors (AGC).
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Road
&
mph
or
more.
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an said. His company, G.A. &
on Bridge project. "ARTBA is
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of Maryland, Virginia, and the
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National Work Zone Awareness Week,
scheduled the first or second week of
April every year, is a national campaign
that helps incre~se public awareness of
work zone safety. It also brings to the
attention of the motoring public and the
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media the fact that nearly 900 men,
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Transportation cDfficials in Dec. 1999 to
annually conduqt this event. Since then, countless partners such as ARTBA, AGC, C
have joined the Icause as well as ATSSA Chapters around the country. Local comml
activities help e(iucate the nation on work-zone related injuries and fatalities and tI
and dangers that can be encountered and avoided when driving through a roadwa-y
construction zo~e.
ponsors
National Work Zone Awareness Week, April 3-9, 2005 National Medic
April 5, 10:0Q a.m., near the Woodrow Wilson Bridge (Maryland side'.
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From MD and wbshington, DC *- Take 1-95 south across the Woodrow Wilson
Bridge into Virginia. Take the Exit marked 177 C-B-A, then take exit 177B.
Make your first ~ight onto Franklin Street, Turn left onto South Alfred
Street. Make the next left onto Gibbon St. From Gibbon Street, turn left
onto S. Patrick $treet. Merge immediately to the right, where you will take
the first ramp marked to 1-95 Northbound Woodrow Wilson Bridge. The ramp
splits -go to th~ left toward northbound 1-95/ easbound 1-495. Cross the
Woodrow Wilso~ Bridge into Maryland. Take Exit 2 A-B for 295 Indian Head/
Washington. Take Exit 2A for MD 210 south. At the end of this ramp, be
ready to move t~ the left shoulder. You will see Maryland State Police and
VMS on the left to guide you onto the new ramp and the event location.
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northbound
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and
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Head/
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Washington.
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Take
Exit
2A for MD 210 outh. At the end of this ramp, be ready to move to the left
shoulder. You ill see Maryland State Police and VMS on the left to guide
you onto the n w ramp and the event location.
The first NWZ
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interested
planning
part
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meeting
will
take
was
place
held
Feb.
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10:30
18
at
a.m.,
AASHTO.
at
The
the
same
next
location
meeting
(AAS
Please arrive early, as you must be credentialed at the Security Desk. The address
Capitol St., N. .Washington, D.C. Parking is available at nearby Union Station, or
AASHTO buildin
itself. Those arriving by Metro Rail debark at the Union Station ME
The "motto"
fori this year's NWZAW theme of "enforcement'
is "Slow Down or Pay L
The State of Maryland will be the 2005 host and has a location locked-in for the Ap
a.m.) media/co
munity awareness event near the Woodrow Wilson Bridge project
side). Law enfo cement organizations from states that would like to participate in t
are welcome to participate by bringing to the event various devices the individuals
using to comba "WORK ZONE VIOLATORS" locally, i.e. "drones," special outfitted (
speed cameras/ evices, etc. We're asking that your state bring these devices to th,
April to serve a visuals, but primarily -to provide education and awareness for thc
attendance. Th NWZAW Task Force also seeks a heavy police presence at the Apri
Members of law enforcement interested in attending should e-mail li!mes6aIon
at
(800) 272-8772, ext. 113.
Designing Y~ r own poster, graphics or other
materials
loc Ily for National Work Zone
Awareness
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The pantone m
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printing material
Control Devices
colors used in t
Brown -PMS 46
Green -PMS 34
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for the Manual on Uniform Traffic
(MUTCD). The PMS values for the other
e MUTCD are as follows:
Red -PMS 1805C Yellow -PMS 122C
Blue -PMS
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contact
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at
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Road Commission of Macomb County
117 South Groesbeck Highway
Mt. Clemens, MI 48043
Phone 586.463.8671
Fax 586.463.8683
Fran Gillett, Chairperson
Robert M. Sawicki, Vice-Chairperson
Thomas L. Raymus, Commissioner
Contact: Robert Hoepfner
FOR IMMEDIATERELEASE
586.463.8671
April 4, 2005
NATIONAL WORK ZONE AWARENESS WEEK
The road construction season will soon be in tpll swing. In fact, the Road Commission of Macomb County has
already begun work on Metropolitan Parkway and Hay~s Road.
With the return of the road construction seaso~ comes the dreaded orange barrels used to control traffic in work
zones to protect both the motorists and those working ih the construction zone.
In 1999, the American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA), in cooperation with the Federal Highway
Administration and the Association of State Highway a~d Transportation Officials, initiated National Work Zone Awareness
week. This event, usually held the first or second weei of April each year, is a part of a national campaign designed to
increase the public awareness of work zone safety.
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"The safety of those working on our roads, whfther it be in construction or maintenance projects, is a priority. We
are constantly training our employees on safe practice and always keep our work zone areas up to specifications
provided by state and national guidelines," explained B b Hoepfner, County Highway Engineer for the Road Commission.
"If this week can help to raise awareness and bring saf ty to the forefront, it will be of great benefit to our workers and the
motorists."
According to statistics quoted by the ATSSA, early 900 people are killed in work zones each year. "If this week's
campaign can raise the level of awareness of work zon safety and help reduce that number, it's a win-win situation for
our workers and the public," added Fran Gillett, Chai~rson
of the Board of County Road Commissioners.
Additional information about the National wo~ Zone Safety Awareness week can be obtained by visiting the
ATSSA website at www.atssa.com.
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for speeding in a work z
The statistics are reveali
In 2003 alone, 16 peopl
work zone accidents.
Annually, many of the in
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es of highway work crews.
tate Police are stressing safety as part of
eness Week, which runs through Saturday.
motorists to know they can be fined up to $500
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died and 308 others were injured in Virginia
ured or killed are pedestrians or construction
workers.
And a VDOT Workers' M moria I on Interstate 64 East near Afton is
testament to the danger of work zones, officials said. Many of the VDOT
workers whose names a e inscribed on the memorial died in work zone
accidents.
Randy Kiser, VDOT's Sta nton District construction engineer, said drivers
should look for orange si ns and oftentimes orange construction cones
that signal a work zone.
"If people are staying al rt, there are enough signs they should be able to
react accordingly," Kiser said.
He suggests that when e tering a work zone, drivers increase the spacing
between them and the v hicles in front of them.
VDOT Lynchburg District spokeswoman Paula Jones said any distraction
can fuel an accident in a work zone.
"Cellphones, playing wit the radio and kids not properly in their seats are
all distractions," she sai .
One of the target audien es for VDOT's efforts are high school students.
VDOT said that last year nearly 20,000 Virginia school students learned
about work zone safety.
Research, she said, sho s that when work zone accidents occur, "it's not
the zone, not necessaril the speed, it is something happening within the
vehicle."
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Speeders beware! Slow[ down or you'll have to pay up! That's the
message from State Trqopers and VDOT.
State Police have incre
Week."
Troopers
~ sed
added
as
patrols
many
as
as
10
part
of
"Work-Zone
additional
Safety
cruisers
to
the
interstate in each area f Hampton Roads. VDOT says in 2003 16
people died and 308 ot ers were injured in work zones.
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Troopers say in work z nes they're concerned about both drivers and
those working in the ar a. "Be aware the speed limit in the work zone
if it's a reduced speed limit then slow down and be aware or the
workers working in the ctual work zone," said Trooper Garrett Giusto.
VDOT says the fines co Id cost speeders up to 500 dollars.
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harm's w y each day, but drivers and their passengers also run t
losing th ir lives in work zone crashes.
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In the pa~t five years more than 100 people, the majority of then
or passe~gers in vehicles, have been killed in work zone crashes
The Arizo a Department of Transportation (ADOT) and other
and safet agencies are asking drivers to slow down and pay
work zon s as part of National Work Zone Safety Week, April
Director ictor Mendez says many work zone crashes are the
speeding r inattention on the part of drivers.
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"We wan all of our road workers, and the traveling public, to retl
to their f milies every day," said Mendez. "The statistics show thc
of every f ve people killed in work zone crashes are drivers or the
passenge s. Let's concentrate on slowing down and staying alert
approaching and passing through work zones."
Mendez also issued a reminder that under state law, in some wor
fines dou~le for people caught speeding.
Officials i~volved in promoting the annual work zone safety event
following ~riving tips:
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approachi
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for road workers
distractions like cell phones and loud music, especiall)
g work zones
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statistics, you can visit www.atssa.com .Drive Safe Arizona, Get
You're Go ng.
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SPEED ENFORCEMENT IN WORK ZONES PLANNED TO RAISE SAFETY
AWARENESS IN ARK ANASAS
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April3rd
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2005
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.pate
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theme, "Slow Down or Pay Up." Heightened work zone speed enforcement is planned n tionwide
during the week to help increase public awareness about work zone safety from both the I
motorist's and highway worker's perspective. Arkansas will be no exception, with enha~ced work
zone patrols and enforcement across the state.
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National Work Zone AwarenessWeek is a national campaign that helps increase ublic
awarenessof work zonesafety. On U.S. roadways, nearly 900 motorists, passengers,ped strians
and construction workers lose their lives in work zoneseachyear. National organization
promoting the week include the Federal Highway Administration (FHW A), the America
Associationof State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) and the America Traffic
SafetyServicesAssociation (ATSSA). Thesesponsorsencouragelocal community activi esto
help educatethe nation on work zonerelated injuries and fatalities as well as the danger1that can
be avoided when driving safely through roadway construction zones.
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According to reports by the FHW A and state transportation departments, having a police
presence -and informing motorists of this enforcement activity in advance -is one of the most
effective methods of getting drivers to slow down as they enter work zones. "We plan to increase
enforcement during Work Zone Awareness Week, April3rd
through 9th, since it is such n
effective method of changing the behavior of people who speed in work zones," said Ark~nsas
Highway Police (AHP) Chief Ron Burks. "Officers have been instructed to issue tickets to
motorists who violate any roadway laws in a work zone, even if it's their first offense." 1HP
officers will be enforcing a zero tolerance policy for all moving violations in any Arkans~s work
zone. Fines are doubled in work zones when workers are present and typically, minimu~ fines
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for first-time offenses can be $100 or more, depending on the offense.
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As the warmer spring weather makesit possiblefor the roadway construction seas1nto
becomefully active, it is highly likely that motorists will encounter work zones,lane clos+resand
roadway workers at sometime along their travels acrossArkansas. Even though the Interstate
Rehabilitation Program is nearly complete,motorists are askedto remain alert and pay ~ttention
to roadway signsas soonas they becomeaware of upcoming work zoneson any Arkans s
roadway. "If every motorist will give driving their full attention, slow down and take e tra care
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in construction areas, the number of accidents and fatalities can be reduced," said Dan Ftowers,
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Director of Highways and Transportation.
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To educatemotorists about work zone safetyissues,a video called "Driving in Or nge" is
available through a partnership betweenthe AHTD and The Mack Blackwell Rural
Transportation Center (MBTC) at the University of Arkansas. This 13-minute video pr vides
helpful safetytips and emphasizessafedriving practices in work zonesfor motorists of al skill
levels. Educators and citizens are encouragedto requesta copy of this video on VHS or VD by
calling the MBTC at (479)575-6026or sending an email to [email protected].
Motorists are also encouragedto checkthe AHTD website at
www.ArkansasHighwa~s.combefore they travel by clicking their mouse on the "ROADS'I button
for a list of current and upcoming lane closures. This resourceis updated continuously f om
AHTD field offices and is the best way to stay informed about work zone locations and p ssible
delaysdue to construction-related lane closures. The AHTD Public Affairs Office is also vailable
to assistmotorists with construction information Monday through Friday between8 a.m. and 4:30
p.m. by calling (501)569-2227or sending an email to info@ArkansasHighwa~s.com.
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For Further Information Contact:
Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department
10324Interstate 30, Little Rock, AR 72209
Tel: 501-569-2000
FAX: 501-569-2400
e-mail: [email protected]
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Monday,
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& @ 2 p.m. in Dover
Dover --WHAT: Press conferences in observance of National Work Zone Awareness
Week, April 3-9, where the men and women who work in the work zones will be
featured.
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WHEN & WHERE: Monday, April 4 at 10 a.m. at Rt. 202 and Weldin Road Connector
just south of Independence Mall in Wilmington; and at 2 p.m. at Del DOT's Danner
Campus in front of the main employee entrance into the administration building on Bay
Road in Dover. Please call the DelDOT Office of Public Relations for directions, at 800652-5600 (in-state only) or 302-760-2080.
OF NOTE: Speaking at the events will be Del DOT employees and others sharing their
experiences of what it's like to work in the work zones, and the message of safety they
want to convey to the public. Del DOT Secretary Nathan Hayward III will also be the
featured speaker at the 2 p.m. event.
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Woodrow Wilson Bridge (Maryland side). The "motto" for this year's NWZAW theme of "enforcement' i~ "Slow Dol
or Pay Up". The State of Maryland will be the 2005 host and has a location locked-in for the April 5 (10:30 a.m.)
media/community awareness event near the Woodrow Wilson Bridge project (Maryland side).
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One trooper, dressed as a construction
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down the road, another trooper pulled over
the drivers that were speeding.
Some drivers
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all motorists to realize when you enter a
construction zone, expect to drive slower. The
speed is probably going to be reduced," said
Capt. Paulette Jones-Morris, of the Florida
Highway Patrol.
On Monday, construction worker Lorraine Ann
Barton was killed on Florida's Turnpike near
Clermont after a driver lost control of her car
and slammed into Barton and a co-worker.
Investigators said the driver may have blown
out a tire, but they are not ruling out speed in
a construction zone as a factor.
The speed limit is posted in some construction
zones, although not always. Police said if you
see a construction barrel, a cone or anything
denoting that it could be a construction zone,
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"If there's nobody working there, there are
still lane shifts, road differentials, and levels
and heights. There's still barrels. People are
going to stop because they might be confused
or slow down," said Trooper Kim Miller.
Don't take any chances, troopers said. Plan
extra time into your trip anytime you know
you will be passing through a construction
zone, and when you encounter any work
zone, slow down.
The construction workers involved in Monday's
crash were putting up guardrails along that
section of the Turnpike in Lake County, near
the Orange County line. They hope to have
rails all along the toll road by the end of the
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Safety Message Urges Motorists to be Cautious &
Reduce Speeds in Roadway Work Zones
Frankfort,
KY -(April
1, 2005) -Attention
all motorists!
Now more than ever, road construction
on the rise in Kentucky.
So as you make your way to a Kentucky attraction
this spring an~
summer,
watch out for the orange barrels and reduce your speed in construction
zones.
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In an effort to remind drivers to be cautious in work zones, the Kentucky Transportation
Qabinet is
promoting
work zone safety throughout
construction
season in conjunction
with National Work
Zone Awareness Week, which is April 3 -9.
Over the next few weeks, press conferences
will be
held in construction
zones throughout
the state. Also, a memorial to those who lost their lives in
roadway work zones will be on display at the Transportation
Cabinet headquarters
in Fran~fort on
Thursday,
April 21st, Friday,
April
22nd, Monday,
April
25th and Tuesday,
April
26th.
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Transportation Acting Secretary Bill Nighbert said, "It is the Transportation Cabinet's numt>er one
priority to
ensure
thatpeople
our highway
crews work in a safe environment while providing safe [ and
reliable
roads
to the
of Kentucky."
Work zone safety is a growing roadway safety concern in the United States and Kentucky.!The
latest statistics from the Federal Highway Administration say there were 1,028 work zone !fatalities
in the U.S. in 2003. In 2004, there were 4 fatalities, 175 injuries and 560 total traffic crashes in
Kentucky work zones. Fortunately, these numbers have significantly decreased since 200~ as there
were 9 fatalities, 317 injuries and 835 total traffic crashes in Kentucky work zones.
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As an attempt
to help reduce the number
of work zone
follow these 10 Tips for Driving
Safely in Work Zones:
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DON'T TAILGATE! KEEP A SAFE DISTANCE BETWEEN YOU AND THE CAR AHEAD OF YOU.
KEEP A SAFE DISTANCE BETWEEN YOUR VEHICLE AND THE CONSTRUCTION WORKERS AND
THEIR EQUIPMENT.
PAY ATTENTION TO THE SIGNS!
OBEY ROAD CREW FLAGGERS!
STAY ALERT AND MINIMIZE DISTRACTIONS!
KEEP UP WITH THE TRAFFIC FLOW.
SCHEDULE ENOUGH TIME TO DRIVE SAFELY. Call 5-1-1 or go to www.511.k~.gov
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Kentucky traffic and travel information.
10.
BE PATIENT AND STAY CALM.
In addition to promoting highway safety in construction zones, the Transportation Cabinet is
working to minimize traffic delays in those areas as well. Construction will be performed d rrng
non-peak driving hours, such as at night and on the weekends.
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To find out where highway construction is going on in Kentucky, KYTC's 2005 construction map will
soon be available at welcome centers and rest areas across the state. The map outlines niajor
construction projects along interstates, highways, and parkways. Visit www.511.k¥.gov fqr the
latest road conditions.
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zones safer for everyone
As winter gives way to spring and temperatures gradually rise,
ITD crews make the transition from plowing snow and
applying anti-icer to filling potholes, re-striping highways,
repairing bridges and guardrails.
Those efforts are part of the department's broader emphasis to
operate a safe, efficient and reliable transportation system that
extends to public transportation alternatives and commercial
airports and recreational airstrips.
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on
our
highways
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spring
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counties,
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en route to a day of regular highway maintenance, were killed in a two- ehicle cra
south of Grangeville. U.S. 95 was their construction zone, and they gav their live
working to make it safer.
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County Highway District, the Idaho State Police and other highway list 'cts
throughout the state in urging motorists to use extreme caution while tra eling
through highway construction areas. Our goal is to reduce work zone cr shesand
fatalities by reminding motorists of the hazardsinvolved and asking the to drive
with caution.
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will
have
succeeded
when
everyone
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motorists
and cons t
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workers -arrive home safely at the end of the day.
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drivers
by
doing
the
work
at
night
and
during
off-peak
commute
hours.
on
on
tis
extremely important for motorists to use caution when traveling through construct.
zones, regardless of the time of day or night.
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accidents related to highway construction. As work resumes throughout the state tl
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Subject: DOT news release -Work Zone Safety Awareness Week emphasizes need for caution
Work Zone Safety Awclreness Week emphasizes
need for caution
AMES, Iowa -April 5, 2005 -With
enforcement being the focus of this year's National Work
Zone Awareness Week, the Iowa departments
of Transportation
and Public Safety are teaming
up to make sure motorists can find the information they need to navigate work zones anp also
alert them that traffic laws in work zones will be strictly enforced.
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The theme of the April 3-9 observance is "Slow Down or Pay Up." This emphasis on work zone
safety is promoted each year in early April to remind motorists of the need for extra cau~ion as
roadwork swings into full gear across the nation.
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Being well informed about where major work zones are located can assist you in planning a safer
trip. On the Internet, go to 511 ia.org to see a map and find details of work being conducted on the
route
you zone
plan to
travel.throughout
You can also
call 511
from Iowa,
most telephones
to getHighway
the same infr rmation.
For work
delays
the U.S.,
outside
visit the Federal
Administration's National Traffic and Road Closure Information Web site,
www.fhwa.dot.cov/trafficinfo/index.htm.
Major work is scheduled throughout the state, including:
.1-235 in Des Moines;
.Iowa 60 in northwest Iowa; and
.U.S.
34 and U.S. 218 in southeast Iowa.
Although these roadways are major areas of concentration for the Iowa Department of
Transportation, work zone signs will be popping up on many state highways, and well a t county
roads and city streets.
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Safely in Work Zones
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ROAD CREW FLAGGERS.
The flagger knows what is best for moving traffic safely
in the work zone. A flagger has the same authority as a regulatory sign, so you Cj n be
cited
for
disobeying
his
or
her
directions.
.STAY ALERT AND MINIMIZE DISTRACTIONS. Dedicate your full attention to thd roadway
and avoid changing radio stations or using cell phones while driving in a work zon~.
.KEEP UP WITH THE TRAFFIC FLOW. Motorists can help maintain traffic flow and posted
speeds by merging as soon as possible. Don't drive right up to the lane closure a r d then
try
to
merge.
.PREPARE
FOR YOUR TRIP TO TAKE A LITTLE LONGER. Check radio, TV and Web
sites for traffic information. Expect delays and leave early so you can reach your
destination on time.
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you. Remember, the work zone crew members are working to improve the road and make
your future drive better.
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On April 8, 2004, Christy Gutekunst of Jackson was heading to work as a
librarian in Chelsea when a driver smashed into her car and several others
stopped in a construction zone on 1-94 near Jackson.
I'll spare you all the details. TV news fills our nights with pictures from these
routine tragedies.
Gutekunst, 25, who was new to the job at the Chelsea District Library,
became one more of the more-than 1,000 people killed each year in the
nation's highway work zones.
So now a young woman with an infectious laugh and a passion for her work
has taken on a role no one would want.
She's a symbol of just how deadly inattention can, in a careless instant, take
away a friend.
Nelson and Gutekunst met in fifth grade at Jackson Christian School and,
through the years, became best friends.
Nelson went off to Spring Arbor University near Jackson, and Gutekunst
received a bachelor's degree in English from Michigan State and, in 2002, a
master's degree in library science from Wayne State.
The two met for dinners and movies when they could, and often talked on the
phone about goals, dreams and family.
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"She was just on her way to work and didn't see anything coming," Nelson
tells me. "It could be any of us; that's the tragic thing about this.
"I miss her in so many ways."
This week is National Work Zone Awareness Week.
If you think it doesn't matter to you, you're wrong, especially in metro Detroit,
where there are dozens of major roadwork projects in every part of town.
The Federal Highway Administration says that in 2003, the most recent year
for which statistics are available, 1,028 people were killed nationwide in work
zones --a 50-percent increase over 1997. The vast majority --85 percent -were drivers or their passengers.
In Michigan that same year, there were 5,800 work-zone crashes causing
1 ,636 injuries and 11 deaths.
The Michigan Department of Transportation says those numbers are down in
the state, thanks to stronger enforcement, tougher penalties and awareness
campaigns such as the state's annual "Give 'Em a Brake" program.
But it's still too many. There were more than 100,000 work-zone crashes
nationwide in 2003, with 41,000 people injured.
Humans are too imperfect to reduce those numbers to zero, but we can all
chip in a bit.
.Slow
down.
.Keep
alert for stopped traffic, orange barrels and signs warning that they're
ahead.
.Practice
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That's what Nelson is hoping people will remember. She and others have
passed out more than 400 orange ribbon pins --similar to pink breast cancer
pins or red AIDS pins --to people in mid-Michigan.
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They've also passed out 600 orange ribbons for people to attach to their
vehicles.
"I'm doing it for her memory, and just to raise awareness," says Nelson, 26, of
Leslie, who's a deputy clerk for Lansing 54A District Judge Charles Filice.
"This is just a really small way I can encourage people to slow down and be
careful, because the life they save could be their own."
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Seconds~ater,a large van barreled .into their
constructIon zone at 70 mph, topplIng the
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"I didn't even seethe guy. That's how fast he
was going," Chavez said, remembering the
posted speed limit was 45 mph.
For workers toiling to repair highways,
speedingremains a major hazard and
transportation officials say some states plan
to boost enforcement in work zones this year.
State and federal officials, recognizing
"National Work Zone Safety Week,"
gathered Tuesdayto discussthe measuresat
a site by the Woodrow Wilson Bridge in
Maryland.
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In 2003, the most recent year available, 1,028
people were killed in work zone crashes,and
41,239 people were injured, according to the
Federal Highway Administration. But safety
experts note that about four of five people
killed in construction zones are either drivers
or passengers.
"Work zones are simply more hazardous than
roads without construction, and that's why
lower speedlimits are posted --to buy you
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time to avoid becoming a statistic," said Jack
Lettiere, president of the American
Association of State Highway and
Transportation Officials.
Twenty statesdouble the fines if motorists
are caught speeding in a work zone,
according to the Governors Highway Safety
Association, while other states offer various
enhancedpenalties. The group that represents
state traffic safety officials also reports that
five states --Georgia, Nevada, New York,
South Carolina and Georgia --have laws
allowing jail time for some traffic violations
in construction zones.
In Chavez'shome state of Illinois, officials
recently announcedplans to use two cameraequipped vans to patrol work zones
beginning in July. Drivers will be warned
with signs, and the troopers operating the
radar system will photograph vehicles
violating the speedlimit. If the evidence is
conclusive, violators will receive a ticket by
mail.
Traffic safety organizations said about a
dozen states plan to warn motorists of
beefed-up enforcement in work zones
through television and radio ads offering a
messageof "Slow Down, or Pay Up."
Safety and highway groups said they hope it
will build upon previous campaigns that have
included messagessuch as "Give 'em a
Brake" or "Please slow down, my daddy (or
mommy) works here."
Public outreachis especially critical, the
groups contend, becausethe nation's aging
highway systemhas required more
construction work, and the number of
vehicles on the roads continues to grow.
Lettiere, who servesas commissioner of the
New JerseyDepartment of Transportation,
said his home state will have anywhere from
500 to 600 ongoing road work sites during
the height of summer.
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"More and more statesare spending much
more time in work zones," said Jim
Champagne, chairman of the Governors
Highway Safety Association. "We're trying
to keep a system that was great 40 years ago,
maybe 30 years ago, but is really put to the
test to handle the mounting traffic in our
country. "
For workers like Chavez, a 28-year-old
traffic controller with the Illinois Department
of Transportation, the threat caused by speed
can be all-consuming. Motorists have tossed
bottles and obscenities at his co-workers, and
some cars even weave into work zones to
nudge ahead of traffic.
Chavez said the driver who crashedinto his
site along the Dan Ryan Expressway
emerged unscathed,but the accident still
remains a part of everyday life. Now, he's
constantly anticipating another accident
when he's commuting to work behind the
wheel.
"Even when I drive home, when I hear a skid
mark or (someone) slam on their brakes, I
flinch --I think back to the day of the
accident," Chavez said.
On the Net:
Federal Highway Administration
http://www .fl1wa.dot.gov
American Association of State Highway and
Transportation Officials:
http://www .aashto.org
Governors Highway Safety Association:
http://www.ghsa.org
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JACKSON, MISS., Thursday, March ~1, 2005- Mississippi mota
zones on our highways than ever before. iAccording to sou ernTran:
Brown, April 4-9 has been designated asiN ational Work Z e Safety
motoring public to "slow down or pay up."
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law enforcement will be increased for m~torists who disob y the law
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that law enforcement will be penalizing ~peedersin highway work zo
Mississippi Legislature passedSenate BiJl 2777, which all9ws for do1
individuals who break the law by speedi~g in highway worf zones.
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Missouri motorists will drive through more work zon,esthan ever this
year, becausethe Missouri Department of Transport~ion is planning a
record number of improvement projects. Construction seasonkicks off
April 4-8 with Work Zone AwarenessWeek.
"This summer motorists won't be able to go from on~ good-sized city
to the next without encountering at least one work zone," said Pete
Rahn, MoDOT director. "You'll seemore than 1,000 !work zones
statewide, due to our new Smoother, Safer, Sooner p~ogram."
MoDOT is planning hundreds of additional projects with funding from
the passageof Amendment 3 last November. Work t<i>
make the
pavement smooth on Morely Street in Moberly, RoutF 63 in Macon,
Baltimore Street in Kirksville, Washington Street in ~hillicothe and 170 acrossthe state will be completed with this additiqnal money.
At the sametime, 15 other highway construction pro~ectswill take
place in north central Missouri this year. Work will cpntinue on the
four laning of Route 63 between Moberly and Jacksorville while
additional lanes on Route 63 between Macon and Ki~ksville will be
completed this fall. Construction of a four-lane sectiqn of Route 36
from New Cambria to the Linn County line in Macori County also will
be in progress this year.
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MoDOT reminds motorists that additional work zonqs mean increased
opportunities for drivers to be distracted. "Pleasebe gatient, be careful
and always buckle up," Rahn said. "While this work will increase
delays for now, the improved safety and driving surf~ce of our roads
will be a long-term benefit."
Driver inattention, excessive speed,drinking or drug ,use,improper lan~
changes or following too closely cause most work-zqne crashes.And I
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zone crash -though far too many MoDOT employee~ and contractors
have also lost their lives.
In 2003, 23 motorists died and 1,559 people were injrred in work-zone
crashes in Missouri. In 2004, three MoDOT employ~es were killed and
69 were injured in work zones. Since 1945,71 MoDOT workers have
died as a result of work zone crashes.
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To help motorists navigate all these work zones, MoDOT has
developed a new web-based construction map that sqows the latest
work and traffic delays. Also new this year are possi1j>le
increased fines
for traffic violations in work zones, stiffer penalties tpr hitting or
killing a worker in a work zone, and a primary seatbelt law, all part of
legislation being considered by the Missouri General Assembly.
"We hope motorists are patient with us this summer," Rahn said. "In
the grand scheme of things, a few minutes of inconv~nience means
years of smoother, safer driving. The best thing drivers can do for their
safety is stay alert, buckle up, follow signs and remember that The
Difference is YOU! Drive Smart.'"
For more information about construction projects an4 work zones
statewide, visit www .modot.org or contact the MoDC»T District 2
Customer Service Center toll-free at 1-888-ASK-MopOT (275-6636).
The center is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Editor's Note: the following safety tips can be used a$ a sidebar or box
to supplementthe article.
If you Drive Smart, everyone can survive the work z~ne
Here are some tips to help you Drive Smart:
Stay alert -dedicate your full attention to the roadway
Obey signs -they'll guide you through the work zonelsafely.
Expect the unexpected -watch for flaggers, workers ~nd equipment.
Pay attention -turn the radio down and don't use yout mobile phone.
Be patient -remember, the workers are improving th~ road for your
future travels.
Don't speed-note the posted limits and adjust for weather conditions.
Don't drink and drive -impairment of any kind is unacceptable.
Be nice -merge early, don't tailgate and don't change lanes in a work
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Buckle up -every trip, every time -safety belts save tives.
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Contact: Peter Graves (518) 457-6400
April 4, 2005
NYSDOT Reminds Motorists To Watch For Work Zones
National Work Zone AwarenessWeek BeginsApril 3
With the start of National Work Zone Awareness Week on April~, New York State
Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) Commissioner JosephtI. Boardman,
New York State Police SuperintendentWayne E. Bennett, and Ne,w York State
Thruway Authority Executive Director Michael Fleischer today rdminded motorists
to be cautious of construction and maintenance work zones across!New York State.
"During the next several months, road crews will be out on our highways making
improvements designed to enhancesafety, mobility and comfort,"! Commissioner
Boardman said. "I urge New York's motorists to be mindful of th~ men and
women working to improve our roadways by paying attention to work zone
warning signs, electronic signage, and lane markings or closures, 4lndto obey speed
reductions and flagger commands."
Motorists are reminded to be especially alert for maintenance actitity work zones.
These work zones tend to be small, mobile, and often need to be elstablished
without considerable advance warning. Maintenance activities mqtorists are likely
to encounter this seasoninclude pot hole filling, guide rail repair, Jitter pick-up,
vegetation control, pavement striping and marking, and sign repla~ement. In
addition, many construction projects will also be completed durin~ the evening
hours. Motorists should be extremely careful when driving after dusk.
New York State Police SuperintendentWayne E. Bennett said, "While traveling
through highway work zones, we ask that travelers be patient, adhere to reduced
speedlimits and pay special attention to the safety of workers. Troopers will be
monitoring these areas for aggressivedriving behavior and will sttictly enforce any
observed violations."
New York State Thruway Authority Executive Director Michael Irleischer said,
"Unsafe driving through a work zone puts motorists and work crews in danger.
Through initiatives such as Work Zone Safety Week, the State Police, Thruway
Authority and Department of Transportation reinforce the import~ce of remaining
alert and reducing speedswhen traveling through heavily congest~d work zones.
We will continue to support this messageyear-round."
New York's construction seasongenerally runs between April an~ October for
large projects, although some work may occur year-round, depending upon
weather. NYSDOT maintenanceactivities occur year-round.
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Infonnation regarding the location and duration of most NYSDOT work zones can
be obtained by visiting www .travelinfon~ .com and clicking on real time
transportation status.Drivers are encouragedto visit the website before traveling to
learn what, if any, work zones they may encounter along their travel routes.
The State Department of Transportation offers the following tips for safe
navigation through work zones:
.Reduce speedand obey all posted speedlimits. Posted work zone speedreductions are in
effect even if the work zone is not active;
.Follow instructions from flaggers;
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.Be alert for lane shifts and closures;
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.Do not tailgate other motorists or follow construction vehicles; and
.~a~ attention to all or~nge road signs or electronic variable messagesigns that may
Indicate a work zone ISahead.
Minimum fines will be doubled for individuals who are ticketed and convicted for
speeding through a work zone.
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Release No: 189
GOVERNOR EASLEY DECLARES APRIL
"WORK ZONE SAFETY AWARENESS MONTH"
Motorists Urged to "Drive Smart. Do Your Part. 11
Raleigh ---With the approach of another busy construction season, Gov. Mike
Easley has declared April as "Work Zone Safety Awareness Month."
The N.C. Department of Transportation (NCDOT) is obseNing this month by
kicking off a public outreach campaign targeting motorists. Since nearly 55 percent
of work zone crashes can be attributed to speeding and driver inattention, this
year's campaign encourages drivers to "Drive Smart. Do Your Part."
"Increasing awareness about the hazards present in work zones and educating
motorists about work zone safety is key to preventing fatalities and injuries in work
zones," said Transportation Secretary Lyndo Tippett. "There are numerous
hazards present in work zones, including equipment and narrowed and shifted
lanes. That's why it's imperative that drivers modify their driving behaviors in work
zones by slowing down and paying close attention --for their safety and the safety
of our workers."
Each year across the nation, almost 300,000 distracted drivers are involved in
serious crashes. In 2003, nearly 3,400 people were injured and 37 people were
killed in work zone crashes in North Carolina. Of those victims, four out of five
were motorists. The slogan "Drive Smart. Do Your Part" emphasizes the fact that
motorists have a responsibility to contribute to work zone safety by modifying their
driving behaviors when travelling through work zones.
The Work Zone Safety Program is made possible through federal safety funds and
aims to eliminate the number of fatalities and injuries in North Carolina work
zones. Through this initiative, NCDOT is educating current and future motorists
about the risks associated with driving through work zones. In addition, the Work
Zone Safety Program identifies certain driving habits that motorists should utilize in
order to "Drive Smart. Do Your Part."
See attached Fact Sheet for additional information.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT NORTH CAROLINA WORK ZONES!
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2003, there were 5,406 work zone crashes in North Carolina.
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2003, 3,397 people were injured as a result of motor vehicle crashes in
North Carolina construction, utility and maintenance work zones.
2003, there were 37 fatalities in North Carolina work zones.
.More
than four out of five work zone crash fatalities are motorists.
.Speeding
crashes.
and distracted driving account for nearly 55% of all work zone
.In
2003, 68% of North Carolina's reported work zone crashes occurred on
clear days.
.In
2003, 79% of North Carolina's reported work zone crashes occurred
during dry road conditions.
.Of North Carolina's reported work zone crashes in 2003, 74% occurred
during daylight hours.
.Of all work zone crashes in North Carolina in 2003, only 3% involved
alcohol.
.It
takes less than one minute longer to travel through a two-mile work zone
at 45 miles per hour than at 65 miles per hour -49 seconds to be exact!
Updated 2004 statistics will be available online in May at
www.doh.dot.state.nc.us/safety/workzone/
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For other transportation questions, call the department's Customer Service Office
toll free at:
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April 4, 2005
STATE WARNS DRIVERS: 'SLOW DOWN OR
PAY UP'
NATIONAL WORK ZONE SAFETY WEEK BEGINS WITH
TARGET ENFORCEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
(COLUMBUS) -State officials are taking a get tough approach with motorists
who risk the lives of others by speeding through construction wotk zones.
Beginning April 15, the Ohio Department of Transportation will pay local law
enforcement and the Ohio State Highway Patrol to enforce lower! speedsand safer
driving habits through eight major work zones acrossOhio. The ~nforcement
effort will continue throughout the construction season.
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Sixteen other targeted work zones will receive special signing an~ speedtrailers,
which display motorists' speeds.Each site will also be monitoreq closely to
identify and respond to crashproblems.
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"Over the years, we've warned people of the lives lost and irrevopably changed
by work zone crashes," said ODOT Director Gordon Proctor. "B~t when appeals
to the heart fail, we must appeal to the wallet. Motorists must 'slQw down or pay
up' when driving too fast or too aggressively in Ohio work zonesl."
Although fines vary acrossthe state,the maximum fine for spee4ng through a
work zone is $300 plus court costs.
The enforcement effort is being kicked off nationally as part of ~ationa1 Work
Zone Safety Awareness Week, which runs April 3-9. Events are ~cheduledacross
the country to raise awarenessfor work zone dangersand encour~gedrivers to
slow down and pay attention. This year, motorists will encounterlmore than 900
ODOT work zones statewide.
Historically, work zone crasheshave fluctuated greatly from yeaIfto year. In
2004, there were 6,389 work zone crashesin Ohio with 2,250 injpries and 14
deaths. In 2003, there were 7,409 work zone crashes with 2,504 ipjuries and 16
deaths,including two ODOT workers.
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While construction and maintenanceworkers are at obvious risk,inational studies
indicate motorists and passengersare four times more likely to b~ injured or
killed in work zones.
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"Drivers have the most at stake when traveling through work zoqes," said
Proctor. "Yet they can also do the most to keep themselves and dthers safe by
Idriving at lower speeds."
,
ODOT says the most common causesof crashesare following top closely, failure
to yield and speeding. Many work zone crashes occur at interchapges where
motorists are merging onto the highway.
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Proctor said ODOT does what it can to reduce crashesby reducirlg work zone
congestion. The department spends about $30 million annually tJ maintain more
lanes of traffic, speedthe pace of construction and conduct more iwork on
weekends and nights when fewer people are on the road.
In addition, ODOT employs full-time work zone managersto de&ignand monitor
work zones. The departmentis also testing new materials to mak~ signs, ,
Davementmarkings and other warning devices more visible at ni2ht or in wet
conditions. In 2004, the department beganusing speedtrailers in Twork zones to
get motorists' attention, which will also be expandedthis year.
Motorists can help ODOT keep highways safe by using good judgment and
common sensein work zones:
:
.Stay alert and give driving your full attention.
.Follow all posted signs and obey flaggers.
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.Don't tailgate; most crashesin work zones are rear-end collisio s.
.Merge early and be courteous to other drivers.
!
.Don't speed. It takes less than a minute more to travel a two-mi~e work zone at
45 mph than 65 mph.
.Always wear a seatbelt.
For information on statewide work zones, log onto www .bucke~$traffic.org
For more information,
contact:
JQel Hunt, (614) 466-7173
or Lindsa~ Mendj~in.Q, (614) 728-8915
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Work Zone Awareness
events to emphasize hazards, ramifications
OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT
OF TRANSPORTATION
March 28, 2005
PR# 05-013
As Rick Stafford, senior equipment operator for the Oklahoma Depattment of Transportation,
looks back on that day, his memories come in flashes.
A thousand gallons of yellow paint exploded into the air as the 18-wfueelerslammed intb the
ODOT warning truck. His coworker's panicked and pained voice cracked o~er the radio, "Rick, they've
hit me."
Seconds stretch into what seemslike hours as he ran toward the wrec~age. Rick assistedhis crew
member. Over time that hard worker and conscientious employee slowly recpvered from his neck and
back injuries but never returned to work.
Events like this are more common than most realize. These unfortun~te victims must live with
serious and often debilitating injuries; families, friends and coworkers griev~ for their lost loved ones.
That's why ODOT and several other local and nationwide agenciesare observing National Work
Zone Awareness Week April 3 -9. These agenciesare seeking to reinforce t~e need for caution in
construction work zones by bringing accidents and close calls like this to light.
Drivers should heed this year's theme, "Slow down or pay up," as e~forcement agenciesincrease
their visibility in work zones acrossthe state in an effort to end these accideqts.
Following too closely, speeding and lack of attention can alter or tak~ a life in a matter of
seconds. In 2003, there were 842 work zone collisions in Oklahoma, killing ~Opeople and injuring 502.
To emphasize the need for safety, Governor Brad Henry has signed ~ proclamation
declaring
Work
Zone
Awareness
Week
in
the
state.
Participating
groups
will
hold
pre
s conferences
in
both
Oklahoma City and Tulsa with several transportation officials and highway orkers like Stafford
speaking at both events (please see secondpage).
!
This year's Work Zone Awareness Week observanceis sponsoredb~ ODOT, the Federal
Highway Administration, Department of Public Safety, Oklahoma Highway ISafetyOffice, Oklahoma
Highway Patrol, Oklahoma Transportation Authority and Association of Oklahoma
General Contractors.-END!
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3/29/2005
PR Number: 15-05
Carcieri, RIDOT Pay, Tribute to Rhode IslaIGave
Their Lives in Work Zones
Governor Donald L. Carcieri joined
Island Department of Transp
Director James R. Capaldi, P.E. to pay tribute to Rhode Islanders who
izones during a recognition ceremon y with family survivors held this morl
Island Department of Administration (RIDOA) Atrium, One Capitol Hill, P
The ceremony was a component of the national traveling exhibit and wo
"Respect and Remembrance: Reflections of Life on the Road" on displaj
1. Developed several years ago as part of a national effort, the Memoric
of all those who have given their lives in work zones across the country.
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"Today we honor the memory of those who have lost their lives while wo
roads.
We remember their devotion to public service, and we reflect u~
contributions to enhancing our state's infrastructure," said Carcieri.
"Sir
needlessly lost six Rhode Islanders within road construction or maintena
zones. Although we share this memorial to preserve the memories of 10
we must continue to do all that we can to see that this doesn't happen a!
Each year, some 900 people are killed nationally in roadway work zone,
includes not only roadway workers, but also law enforcement officers an
officials, such as firemen and emergency medical technicians. Motorist~
including children, die in disproportionate numbers as well.
"We do not want to be part of these alarming statistics", said Capaldi. "1
Illime through moments like this, and the upcoming National Work Zone ~
Week (April 3-9, 2005), to remind everyone how important it is to slow dc
through work zones."
Work Zone Memorial is organized by the American Traffic Safety SE
(ATSSA) , which is a national group representing the roadway safety con
ATSSA member companies Eastel1n MetaVUSA Sign, 3M, National Capi
Reflexite Americas are the principle sponsors, material suppliers and deWork
Zone Memorial.
two main local sponsors who covered the cost of transporting the e>Construction
Industries of Rhode Island, and Laborers International UnicAmerica.
Floral Designs by LiRog of Providence donated roses for the f
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BEGINS
TDOT's new plan to improve traffic flow and safety at highway projects
Nashville, Tenn- Tennessee Department of Transportation (TOOT) announced a new highway work
zone program today that is designed to improve traffic flow and safety in construction areas. The
plan is called Merge Left.
"It is a simple concept for drivers, but one that we hope will save lives and help relieve
construction related backups on our highways and interstates," said TDOT Commissioner Gerald
Nicely. "We will be designing the entrances of many new work zones to flow to the left. This will
create consistency throughout the state. Drivers will know which way to 1;10,and what to expect.
Merge left and merge early."
TDOT unveiled the new program with the assistance of the Department of Safety at five
simultaneous news conferences today. The news conferences were held in Chattanooga, Knoxville,
Memphis, Nashville, and in the Tri-Cities area as part of National Work Zone Safety Awareness
Week, which is April 3-9.
"Your actions in a work zone can make a dramatic difference in your safety and in the safety of
others. That's why we have stepped up our patrols at all interstate work zones this week," said
Department of Safety Commissioner Fred Phillips. "Speeding traffic is the number one cause of
injury and death in our nation's work zones. So simply slow down, and when you are instructed,
merge left, and merge early
paying attention to the merge left signs will help keep you safe and
help you avoid getting a ticket."
According to TDOT, in the last four years, 120 people have lost their lives in highway work zone
crashes in Tennessee. TDOT's new Merge Left projects will get underway individually in the next
few months.
"One thing that the Merge Left program does is reduce opportunities
for that last-minute
merger
who makes many drivers so angry. There is a specific sign in the layout that can involve a ticket if
drivers have failed to merge by that point," explained Paul Oegges, TOOT's Chief Engineer.
"Collisions
can result from a driver trying to merge at the last possible moment,
and for every
second one car is forced to slow or stop for a last-minute
merger the entire line of traffic behind it
gets delayed multiple times over."
Here's
how Merge
Left works:
1. At the very first highway sign advising of an upcoming work zone, begin merging to the left
lane as quickly as possible. Do not try to gain position by speeding ahead in the right lane.
2. Get in single file with all other vehicles in the left lane.
3. Stay in single file until you are through the work zone.
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4. Begin to merge back into all traffic lanes.
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"Tennessee's
road builders
are very supportive
of the Merge
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reduce congestion in our work zones and save lives," said Bill Ratliff, President of Tennessee
Asphalt Company and immediate past president of the Tennessee Road Builders Association.
"Merge Left will reduce motorist confusion in work zones
and eliminate frustrations as to which lane ahead is closed."
Knoxville
News Conference Photos
Nashville News Conference Photos
Chattanooga
News Conference Photos
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announce National Work Zone Awareness Week, April 3-9, 2005.
Studies show that most people think construction workers are the
ones typically injured in work zones. Contrary to popular belief, four
out of five people killed in work zones are drivers and passengers-not
construction workers. To outline the importance of this awareness
week, UDOT will host a press conference April 5, 2005 at 2:30 p.m.
in an active work zone on state Route 201 .
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RICHMOND -Did you know that you could get a ticket of up to $500 for
speeding in a work zone? The deterrent is one way to get motorists to
heed the orange signs and drive safely through highway work zones.
"Slow Down or Pay Up" is the key message of this year's national Work
Zone Awareness Week, which will be recognized by the Virginia
Department of Transportation (VDOT) from April 3 -9. Virginia State
Police troopers will increase their presence in or near work zones during
the week.
"Work Zone Awareness Week is one way to bring publ,ic attention to a
very critical safety issue that affects our road crews and contractors as
well as millions of motorists," said VDOT Commissioner Philip Shucet.
"VDOT, our contractors and State Police make work zones as safe as
possible, but it is up to all of us who drive on Virginia's roadways to be
cautious and pay attention to the warning signs. The consequences of
not slowing down in a work zone could be far more serious than a $500
speeding ticket. "
Sixteen people died and 308 others were injured in Virginia's work zones
in 2003, according to the latest available statistics. While highway
construction is one of the most dangerous professions in America, four of
every five persons killed in work zones are motorists or pedestrians.
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Teen outreach -Work zone safety awareness is a year-round effort for
VDOT employees and the Virginia Transportation Construction Alliance
(VTCA) members. They take their safety message to teen drivers who
are involved in the highest number of traffic accidents and fatalities than
any other age group. Last year, nearly 20,000 students across the state
learned about work zone safety. VDOT and the VTCA expect to reach
25,000 teens this year.
VDOT Workers' Memorial -The huge granite memorial in the second
scenic overlook on 1-64 east of Afton Mountain is a striking reminder of
work zone dangers. The memorial bears the names of 124 state highway
transportation workers who have died of job-related causes since the
1930s. Many of the deaths occurred in work zones.
For more information on Work Zone Awareness, go to:
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According to WSDOT, between 1999 and 2003, 5,521 work zone
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3 -9 as work zone awareness week in
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GovernorJim Doyle hasproclaimedthe weekof April
3 -9, 2005as "Work ZoneAwarenessWeek" in
Wisconsin.In makingthe proclamation,Governor
Doyle noted that constructionandmaintenanceof
streetsandhighwaysare critical to maintainingthe
state'seconomicvitality. He said thatkind of work
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Last year,therewere 1,638work zonecrashesthat
injured 839 peopleandkilled 26 peoplein Wisconsin,
accordingto the WisconsinDepartmentof
Transportation.
In 2003,the mostrecentyear for which nationalfigures
were available,work zonecrasheskilled 1,028people.
Four out of five peoplekilled in work zoneswere
motorists.
GovernorDoyle notedthatthe nationalthemefor this
year'snational "Work ZoneAwarenessWeek," which
alsoruns April 3 -9, is "Slow Down or PayUp." He
said motoristscanexpectstepped-uptraffic law
enforcementaroundwork zonesasofficers makesure
peopletakeheedof the advancewarningsput up around
work zonesand thatthey slow down,mergeas directed,
and stayalert for workersand equipmentthat maybe
just inchesfrom traffic.
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Last year one person was killed and 113 were injured in crashes in Wyoming road work zones, and as construction seaso
begins and the nation observes Work Zone Awareness Week April 4-9, WYDOT is reminding drivers to "Pay Attention or
Pay the Price" in work zones.
The price for speeding in construction areas can range from $60 to $230 for passenger vehicles, and up to a $330 for
trucks.
But the cost of a fine is small compared to the price drivers face if their speeding or lack of attention leads to a crash. The
Federal Highway Administration estimates the cost of each motor vehicle fatality at $3 million. Crashes with injuries cost a
estimated $19,000 on average, and even if there is only vehicle damage, the average cost is $4,000.
Factor in the insurance rate increase a driver could face as a result of a ticket or crash and the total potential costs of a w(
zone incident are enormous.
"I just want to remind everyone to stay alert, pay attention to the signs, the flaggers and the other traffic control devices ou
there, and slow down," said Matt Carlson, WYDOT's state highway safety engineer. "Speeding through a work zone is rea
not going to gain a driver much of anything." Driving through a five-mile-iong work zone at 65 mph rather than a posted lilT
of 55 mph would only save about 52 seconds, but that additional speed makes it more difficult for a driver to react in time i
something unexpected happens.
"The things that drivers aren't aware of out there could really cause them some trouble," Carlson said. "These work zones
have a number of operations going on -flagger stations, pilot car operations and equipment moving around."
The purpose of the reduced speed limit and other traffic control in work zones is to keep traffic moving, but at a speed thaI
allows them enough time to react safely if they encounter something unexpected. Drivers who think the danger in work
zones is primarily to the construction workers should know four out of five people killed in work zone crashes nationwide a
drivers and passengers. Carlson said WYDOT's recent work zone traffic review indicated an area where drivers need to p;
particular attention is the crossover where an interstate goes from four lanes to two lanes as traffic is diverted off one side
the highway to bypass a work zone.
"There have been some tendencies for higher crash numbers there," Carlson said. "One of the indications we have is that
folks are trying to take some of those crossovers at a higher rate of speed than they should."
Carlson also advised drivers to avoid unnecessary distractions such as cell phone calls, eating and adjusting the radio wh
passing through a work zone.
With traffic volumes growing on Wyoming's highways, more maintenance is necessary to keep the roads in good conditior
Carlson asked drivers to keep in mind they will have a better road to drive on when the temporary inconvenience of
construction is over.
"The whole purpose of that work being done out on those roadways is to make a safer and more efficient transportation
system," he said. "So if folks will remember to show some courtesy and patience when they drive through work zones, we
all be a lot better off, and we'll avoid those crashes and problems."
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