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 … [Read more...] about LAPD Asks Celebrities to Tweet Out Word on 405 Freeway Closure
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VDOT Prepares for Memorial Day Travel
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 … [Read more...] about VDOT Prepares for Memorial Day Travel
Road Workers Appeal to Motorists to Drive Safely
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. … [Read more...] about Road Workers Appeal to Motorists to Drive Safely
Ontario Construction Workers Promote Safe Driving Using Web Tools
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 the … [Read more...] about Ontario Construction Workers Promote Safe Driving Using Web Tools
5 Ways to Use Social Media for Better Emergency Response
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 … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to Use Social Media for Better Emergency Response
Warning Over ‘Steal a Road Cone’ Day
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, … [Read more...] about Warning Over ‘Steal a Road Cone’ Day