In 2011, 146 people were struck by trains. 47 were killed. Learn more about how you can stay safe on subway platforms. – mtainfo on YouTube.
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New York City: Subway Platform Safety
Monday, September 10th, 2012MnDOT: Zipper Merge in Minnesota
Thursday, September 6th, 2012Most Minnesota motorists start to merge in construction zones as soon as they see warning signs and learn which lane ahead is closed. This driving behavior, called “early merge” can lead to dangerous lane switching, inconsistent driving speeds that cause crashes, long back-ups that block interchanges, and road rage. Research shows, however, that these dangers […]
View this complete post...Vernonia, OR: Beacon Buddies Get a Brake
Wednesday, September 5th, 2012Funded by Oregon DOT, Oregon Safe Routes to School and the U.S. DOT, this video demonstrates how rectangular rapid flashing beacons work at a crosswalk. Oregon DOT just installed a rectangular rapid flashing beacon in a school zone crosswalk in Vernonia as part of a project to enhance safety at the intersection of Bridge and […]
View this complete post...Waco, TX: The Waco Suspension Bridge
Tuesday, September 4th, 2012Waco’s Historic Suspension Bridge was the longest single-span suspension bridge west of the Mississippi when it was completed in 1870. The bridge was built with cable supplied by the John Roebling Co., who built the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City. Crucial to traders and travelers for well over a century, the bridge stands as […]
View this complete post...Arlington, VA: Streetcar System
Friday, August 31st, 2012For decades, Arlington has worked to give people travel choices. Our County has the most Metrorail stops in Virginia; a successful local bus service; ART, which carries 2.5 million riders annually — and a growing Bike Share program. It is all designed to make it easier for you to live, work, play and visit in […]
View this complete post...Great Falls, MT: Spotlight on Captain Jeff McLaughlin
Tuesday, August 28th, 2012Motor Carrier Captain Jeff McLaughlin has worked in various locations and is now responsible for fourteen officers and a large geographical area. Safety, including driver and vehicle safety are a big part of his job. –MontanaDOT on YouTube.
View this complete post...Miami, FL: Port of Miami Tunnel – Machine Breaking out on Dodge Island
Friday, August 24th, 2012Ascension Parish, LA: Port Vincent Roundabout
Wednesday, August 22nd, 2012Here is a short video of the current construction of the Port Vincent Roundabout. – LouisianaDOT on YouTube
View this complete post...St. Paul, MN: Maryland Avenue Bridge Roll
Tuesday, August 21st, 2012On Aug. 18, MnDOT used new technology to roll the bridge at Maryland Avenue into place over I-35E in St. Paul, Minn. This video shows first span going into place. For more information on the bridge move visit http://www.dot.state.mn.us/metro/projects/35estpaul/maryland.html. The press release has more details at http://www.dot.state.mn.us/metro/news/12/8/20maryland.html – rfilipczak on YouTube
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