THE LOOP: ODOT has a new director, Hurricane Helene leaves a mess in southern Ohio, cutting the ribbon on a new interchange near Dayton, and improving safety at a Geauga County intersection.
It's October 3rd. It's also
#PedestrainSafetyMonth
and as we shift to fewer hours of daylight, it's important for drivers to adapt and help keep our roads safe. Don't drive distracted and always watch out for pedestrians.
Kalie began her journey at the Ohio Department of Transportation as an intern, and so can you! Check out our available internship opportunities throughout Ohio and take the first step towards your future:
#WorkerWednesday
SLOW DOWN, SAVE LIVES!
On Mentoring Day, ODOT District 1 families saw firsthand the importance of our work. 👷♀️💪👷 🚧
Remember, roadside workers are more than vests and hard hats – they're someone's loved one.
#SlowDownMoveOver
#WorkZoneSafety
#MentoringDay
Did you know our UAS Center uses
#drones
to support roads and bridges on the ground? So far this year, ODOT pilots have flown 2,260+ flights - many of them include aerial monitoring, inspections, and survey work to keep our transportation system safe.
#FridayInFlight
The Ohio Rail Development Commission (ORDC) partners with other federal and state agencies to ensure rail crossing safety, including blocked crossing reporting. Learn how and where to report them here:
#RailSafetyWeek
Today we celebrate our Facilities team! We’re grateful for all the hard work they’re putting into our buildings and equipment as we get ready for the winter season. Your dedication keeps us safe and prepared—thank you! 🙌
#WorkerWednesday
ODOT and the
@OSHP
continue to coordinate to promote safe driving in Ohio’s work zones. Their enforcement efforts focus on speeding, driving impaired, distracted, or recklessly. We are continuing to see a decrease in work zone crashes and fatalities through this initiative.
🚨Vote for the Downtown Ramp Up project for America's Transportation Awards! The winning state gets $10,000 to donate to a charity of its choice. Let's bring this award home to Ohio!
Transportation safety starts with each of us. Following
#MoveOver
laws is crucial in protecting roadside workers and ensuring that everyone gets home safely. Let's make road safety a priority. All of 2023 we had 56 crews hit, too many have been hit this year.
#MoveOverMonday
This isn't just a stan account for transportation in Ohio; it's also a stan account for all the scenic views. Discover a byway near you this fall.
Where are you going this fall?
#scenicohio
#fall
#ohio
#fallinohio
THE LOOP: We celebrate roundabouts week, safety grants for dozens of local communities, and a log jam removed from beneath a bridge in Coshocton County.
Wilbur??? Look who our highway technicians found on U.S. 23 in Marion County today! 🐷
This little piggy was returned home after a quick detour on the road.
Our Roadeo competition gives operators around the state a chance to sharpen and show off their skills on the dump truck and loader. On this
#WorkerWednesday
we recognize those who placed in this event and helped make it so successful!
For some of you, they're new. And for others, they're old news. Either way, it's
#RoundaboutsWeek
and we're here to celebrate all the increased safety and traffic-moving efficiency they bring to intersections.
P.S. stopping in the middle of one is NOT correct 😊
Yup, the road is closed, even for you.
Crews in Pickaway County were replacing a culvert on SR 188 when a driver ignored the barricades and ended up here. Barricades are there for a reason, to keep you safe. Don't be this driver.