Two Road Projects Likely To Snarl Traffic Road work on Route 2 and Interstate 95 this week could cause traffic delays Nov 17, 2009
Virginia State Police and the Virginia Department of Transportation's Safety Service Patrol will be at the scene to help with traffic control. Local drivers may consider using U.S. 1 south between Exit 130 in Fredericksburg and Exit 118 at Thornburg as an alternate route. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Beacon Hill Sewer District to get $400,000 in federal funding Oct 31, 2009
The projects will improve reliability and safety service, said Kim Adamson, the sewer district s general manager. Officials estimate the construction project will employ 117 people directly and support an additional 42 indirect jobs in manufacturing and service related fields, according to a press release. (Longview Daily News, WA)
County FFA participates in statewide career event Oct 22, 2009
News-Tribune Wed Oct 21, 2009, 12:34 PM EDT. for the News-Tribune. (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
Fun but not helpful: Some automakers opt for silly iPhone apps Oct 14, 2009
allows you to summon a tow truck or other roadside assistance at the push of a button. The GPS tells the tow truck where to find you and it transmits other information directly about you and your car. (USA Today -- Money)
HERO trucks get sponsor Aug 14, 2009
Luck said that in some other states with State Farm-sponsored programs, safety service patrol trucks are completely shrink-wrapped in State Farm s red and white colors. To make sure motorists were not confused, we kept the labeling to the logo and some red and white trim, Luck said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Click here to read more. Jul 12, 2009
VDOT Safety Service Patrols in Fredericksburg area first on the scene to crashes, stranded motorists ... Johnson, a safety service patrolman for the Virginia Department of Transportation, sees it differently ... Two safety service patrol trucks run up and down I-95 in Fredericksburg and Stafford and Spotsylvania counties on a circuit from 4 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday, with one truck on weekends from noon to 8 p.m.. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Ladysmith rest areas will close July 21 Targeted VDOT rest areas to close Tuesday, July 21 Jul 7, 2009
VDOT is also cutting hundreds of positions, scaling back on mowing, ferry service and safety service patrols to save money. In the Fredericksburg region, rest areas on Interstate 95 northbound and southbound at Ladysmith will close in Caroline County. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
More effort needed Jun 29, 2009
Sunday, June 28, 2009. Published: Saturday, June 27, 2009 8:52 PM MDT. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Texas First Student Workers Overwhelmingly Choose Teamsters May 23, 2009
Text hiding to spacing. Drivers and Monitors at Three Houston Bus Yards Unite for a Better Workplace. (PR Newswire)
City targets two sites for burying power lines May 21, 2009
Charlotte targets two sites for burying power lines - Charlotte Business Journal. for free extra services. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
Continue reading May 14, 2009
The hole that will be created for safety services will be filled with Measure S. ... Q If Measure S money is going into the general fund, how will the public know that Measure S won't be used for things other than safety services ... A It absolutely will be used for things other than safety services. (Selma Enterprise, CA)
Joint Finance votes to separate transit authorities May 2, 2009
The Wisconsin Legislature s Joint Finance Committee voted today to allow Milwaukee County to form its own regional transit authority with the ability to levy a 1 percent sales tax for transportation, parks and recreation, emergency services and public safety service the city of Milwaukee. At the same time, Assembly and Senate members of the finance committee voted to create a second three-county for Milwaukee, Racine and Kenosha counties to oversee and fund the Kenosha-Racine-Milwaukee rail... (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
In 'Goodbye Solo,' two lives meet at intersection of life, death Apr 17, 2009
Local Search Site Search. THIS STORY HAS BEEN FORMATTED FOR EASY PRINTING. (Boston Globe)
Mississippi School Bus Drivers and Monitors Join Teamsters Union Apr 5, 2009
Text hiding to spacing. Gulfport and Bay Saint Louis First Student Workers Unite for Improvements. (PR Newswire)
Rhode Island First Student Workers Choose Teamsters Union Apr 5, 2009
Text hiding to spacing. Wood River Junction School Bus Workers Seek Fairness and Respect. (PR Newswire)
Oakdale police officers vote to remove the chief Mar 16, 2009
That would be a tough pill to swallow in a city that's enjoyed a relatively high public safety service level. Bolstered by the highest per capita sales tax revenues in the county, Oakdale has funded a well-staffed Police Department, with about 1. (Modesto Bee, CA)
VDOT cuts will impact the whole state Mar 11, 2009
During these hearings, VDOT will provide a brief presentation regarding the proposed changes that will impact drivers in each area including planned reductions to rest areas, Safety Service Patrols, mowing/roadside maintenance, ferry services and the closure of VDOT residency offices ... Reducing interstate maintenance, vegetation management, ferry services, and safety service patrols will contribute to a total expected savings of 65 million for VDOT.. (Brookneal Union Star, VA)
VDOT to hold public hearing on cuts Mar 5, 2009
The public hearing will also solicit comments on other possible reductions including rest areas and welcome centers, ferry services, safety service patrols, interstate maintenance services and vegetation management. Caldwell stressed that there will be no change in emergency response, snow removal and mowing. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
Why doesn't VDOT use highway signs to broadcast information on state law Mar 2, 2009
MEETING dates and times have been announced to comment on the Virginia Department of Transportation's plans to cut back on mowing, interstate maintenance, highway safety service patrols, and closing rest areas to save money. Rest areas in Thornburg and Dale City on Interstate 95 would be closed starting in July under the plan. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
VDOT Cutting 450 Jobs Feb 20, 2009
o Reducing Safety Service Patrols. o Reducing Interstate Maintenance Services. (WTVR.com, VA)
VDOT to cut jobs, services Feb 20, 2009
In addition, VDOT safety service patrols that help disabled vehicles on Interstate 95 would operate less frequently if the recommendations are accepted. And grass in the medians may grow unchecked. (The Free Lance-Star)
CHP SAN ANDREAS TRAFFIC ADVISORIES Feb 14, 2009
Calaveras Enterprise. Posted: Friday, February 13, 2009 6:20 PM CST San Andreas, CA On February 13, 2009, between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM, the San Andreas CHP responded to 37 weather related incidents. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Emergency Center Log: Jan. 26-Feb. 1 Feb 8, 2009
DPW called for service town wide, 5:45 a.m. Child seat safety service at station, 9:04 a.m. Motor vehicle accident investigated on Bay Road, 11:40 a.m.. Fire alarm activated and services rendered on Bay Road, 11:57 a.m.. (Hamilton Wenham Chronicle, MA)
