Outreach Details
State Agency: Virginia
Campaign Name: Teaching Teens About Work Zones
Description: Presented in the classroom by VRTBA members and VDOT professionals, the program teaches young drivers about the critical importance of safe driving in work zones. A great teacher's guide and the powerful video "A Sudden Change of Plans" are the foundation of the program. In the 2002-2003 academic year, more than 4,300 students statewide participated in the program.
Website: http://www.vdot.virginia.gov/programs/prog-wzsa-default.asp#Teenagers
Contact:
Mr. David B. Rush
Engineer II/Work Zone Safety Program Manager
1401 E. Broad St.
Richmond, Virginia 23219
Phone: (804) 371-6672
Fax: (804) 225-4978
Email: David.Rush@vdot.virginia.gov
Notes: This program won ARTBA's 2003 Work Zone Safety Awareness Award.
