"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 … [Read more...] about Emergency Managers and First Responders Use Twitter and Facebook to Update Communities
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Group’s Web Site, Facebook Help Fuel Petition Drive by Speed Camera Opponents
The statewide law recently passed by the Maryland legislature and signed by the governor would authorize speed cameras in work zones and near schools across the state. An effort to halt this new law … [Read more...] about Group’s Web Site, Facebook Help Fuel Petition Drive by Speed Camera Opponents
TDOT Now Using Twitter to Provide Information About Delays on Tennessee Roadways
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 … [Read more...] about TDOT Now Using Twitter to Provide Information About Delays on Tennessee Roadways
A New Era of Public Outreach, Incorporating Social Media
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 … [Read more...] about A New Era of Public Outreach, Incorporating Social Media
Are You “Intexticated?”: Driving and Texting Can Lead to Disaster for Those Working in Contruction Zones
In this news article, Alabama's Association of General Contractors, OSHA, and local law enforcement call attention to the dangers of cell phones and driving during National Work Zone Safety Week. … [Read more...] about Are You “Intexticated?”: Driving and Texting Can Lead to Disaster for Those Working in Contruction Zones
Put Down the Phone in the Work Zone!
In Alabama it is not illegal to use cell phones while driving, this campaign is to support an effort made by companies, organizations, county, state & federal employees, schools and citizens to … [Read more...] about Put Down the Phone in the Work Zone!