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The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) used the social messaging service Twitter to communicate with thousands of travelers in the aftermath of the July 15 tanker truck crash and explosion o…MoreSocial Media
Program Seeks to Keep Teen Drivers “Between the Barrels”: Houston County Students Get Update on New Laws (Publication)
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The Between the Barrels program focuses on keeping highway construction workers and troopers safe, it also carries messages applicable to any situation involving a motor vehicle. This is the second ye…MoreEmergency Managers and First Responders Use Twitter and Facebook to Update Communities (Publication)
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"Social media" or "Web 2.0" have often been considered as the tools for citizens to talk to friends. This article discusses how fire departments or emergency management offices are using those tools s…MoreA New Era of Public Outreach, Incorporating Social Media (Publication)
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The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) has implemented social media outlets Twitter and Facebook on the $ 71.3 million US 93 Project between Hoover Dam and milepost 17. ADOT uses Twitter and …MoreTDOT Now Using Twitter to Provide Information About Delays on Tennessee Roadways (Publication)
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To keep traffic moving and improve safety, the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) is suspending all lane closure activities on state roads and interstates this Memorial Day holiday and it i…MoreGovernor Quinn Signs Bill to Ban Texting While Driving: New Legislation Will Save Lives on Roads in Illinois (Publication)
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Governor Pat Quinn signed a bill that bans text messaging while driving while driving in Illinois. He also signed legislation that makes it illegal to talk on a cell phone while driving through a high…MoreMDOT Using Social Media to Keep Public Better Informed and Safe (Publication)
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With the summer construction season in full swing, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is making every effort to keep the public as informed and safe as possible. In addition to posting i…MoreISP, IDOT, SOS, and Corporate Partners Join Efforts to Save Lives on Illinois Roadways (Publication)
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Illinois State Police, Illinois Department of Transportation, and Illinois Secretary of State, along with corporate partners, joined together to remind Illinois motorists of two new laws taking effect…MoreGov. Quinn to Sign off on Texting-While-Driving Ban Today (Publication)
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Gov. Pat Quinn plans to give final approval to a law ban texting while driving in Illinois. The law will be in effect on Jan. 1, 2010. Supporters say banning texting while driving is a simple matter …MoreTennessee Highway Patrol Troopers Urging Drivers to Obey Move over Law (Publication)
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The social media campaign is created to educate the public about the move over law after a Nashville police officer was struck and killed by a motor home when he was directing traffic on Interstate 65…MoreCDOT Launches COtrip Planner App With Real-Time Road, Traffic Conditions (Publication)
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The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) launched a new version of its travel website, COtrip.org, and planned to launch the COtrip Planner mobile app on October 1. This article introduces som…MoreSocial Media for Emergency Managers Can’t Start When the Emergency Does (Publication)
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The use of social media like Facebook and Twitter for emergencies brings a lot of benefits as well as challenges. Properly implemented, social media can improve the flow of emergency response informat…MoreODOT Pleads With Public After 12th Work Zone Crash Since February (Publication)
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Staff at the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) took to Facebook to remind the public to slow down, move over, and pay attentions in work zones after a tractor-trailer crashed into the back of a…MoreOntario Construction Workers Promote Safe Driving Using Web Tools (Publication)
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Ontario road workers launched “Safety: A Two Way Street,” an online safety campaign to get drivers to slow down in construction work zones. The goal of the campaign is to put a “human face” on…MoreRoad Workers Appeal to Motorists to Drive Safely (Publication)
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A worker was killed while setting up traffic control in Waterloo in February by a man charged with dangerous driving. Every year, there are over 2,100 collisions in road construction zones in Ontario.…MoreLAPD Asks Celebrities to Tweet Out Word on 405 Freeway Closure (Publication)
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The 405 Freeway will be closed for construction during the weekend of July 15. The Los Angeles Police Department has contacted representatives of several stars and has openly asked that others join in…More5 Ways to Use Social Media for Better Emergency Response (Publication)
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Social media and Web 2.0 technology have made it possible for emergency managers to monitor and respond to events and collaborate with partners during emergencies. This article takes a look at five wa…MoreTransportation Departments Burn Rubber on Twitter (Publication)
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About 20 states are using Twitter to disseminate traffic updates. Some auto safety experts are concerned the transportation agencies that use Twitter are sending a mixed message about distracted drivi…MorePolice Admit Pa. Texting Ban Hard to Enforce (Publication)
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Pennsylvania lawmakers continue the attempt to pass a ban on text messaging while driving. However, enforcing the ban would be an issue.MorePa. House Panel OKs Ban on Texting While Driving (Publication)
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Pennsylvania has passed the legislation to ban text messaging while driving. The fine for violations would be $50, or $100 if the violation occurs in a school or work zone.MoreWarning Over ‘Steal a Road Cone’ Day (Publication)
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A nationwide facebook campaign encouraging people to steal road cones has caught the attention of police. The campaign, which had over 7000 followers, has been removed from the social networking site,…MoreVDOT Prepares for Memorial Day Travel (Publication)
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The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will temporarily suspend lane closures and road construction work zones throughout the Memorial Day weekend to accommodate the extra traffic over the h…MoreUsing Social Media to Inform the Public (Training)
The implementation of social media has changed the game for public service, especially at the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), where public information officers use social media (na… More