Outreach Events, Conferences, and Forums
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Highway Work Zone Safety & Awareness
Program for New Drivers
Co-sponsored by FHWA and the National Highway Traffic Safety Association
(NTHSA), this program is aimed at heightening the appreciation of new
drivers for work zone concerns and the dangers encountered when driving
through construction and maintenance activities.
National
Work Zone Awareness Week
Co-sponsored by FHWA, the American Association of State Highway and
Transportation Officials (AASHTO), and the American Traffic Safety Services
Association (ATSSA), this annual week is designed to bring national
attention to motorist and worker safety and mobility issues in work
zones. The Office
of Safety web site has more information on what FHWA, State DOTs,
and private sector partners do to support this important event.