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Program Manager |
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Anne Holder
Phone Number: 503 986-4195
FAX: 503 986-3143
ODOT - Transportation Safety Division
235 Union Street NE
Salem, OR 97301-1054
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Program Introduction |
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The work zone safety program is aimed at reducing the number of injury and fatal traffic crashes that occur in highway work zones in Oregon.
This is achieved through a comprehensive program which includes emergency medical services and legislation.
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Work Zone Facts at a Glance |
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- Drivers not paying attention is the biggest cause of work zone crashes
- Speeding is the next biggest problem.
- Over 40 % of work zone crashes happen in the transition zone before the work area
- Road construction is the most dangerous occupation in the United States.
- More drivers and their passengers than workers die each year in Oregon work zones.
- Work zone crashes tend to be more severe than other types of crashes.
For work zone facts and tips on driving safely in work zones, Click here (revised 04/08)
For information on work zones and the Oregon Transportation Investment Act, Click here
Additional Work Zone Information:
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Public Service Campaigns 2008 |
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Audio PSA ( Click on link)
Three Reasons
(mp3)- Work Zone Safety Public Service Announcement
Video PSAs (Click on link)
To view a video, download the video to your desktop and use a media player, such as Real Player, Flash Player, Quick Time or iTunes to view it. It may take a few minutes to download depending on your internet connection speed.
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Public Service Campaigns 2007 |
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