Best Practice

BEST PRACTICE:

B2−6: Traffic Safety Information Center

DESCRIPTION:

The Oregon Department of Transportation, the Oregon State Police, and FHWA established a traffic safety information center to work together to reduce injuries and fatalities. A trailer was set up at the Baldock rest area and is used by the agencies to provide educational materials to motorists, including information related to work zone safety.

REASON(S) FOR ADOPTING:

This safety center was established as a means for the agencies to jointly work together in sending out safety information.

PRIMARY BENEFIT(S):

The biggest benefits are the pooled resources and the large number of contacts the group can make. The public can go to one location and get information on the Give 'em a Brake, No−Zone, and drunk driving campaigns, in addition to many other topics covered by the agencies.

MOST APPLICABLE LOCATION(S)/PROJECT(S):

Freeway rest areas/welcome stations.

STATE(S) WHERE USED:

Oregon

SOURCE/CONTACT(S):

Nick Fortey, Transportation Safety Engineer, FHWA Oregon Division Office
Phone: (503) 587−4721
E−mail: nick.fortey@fhwa.dot.gov