The N.C. Department of Transportation has been named a 2022 Top 10 Military Friendly Employer by Viqtory Inc., an organization that helps transitioning military members find civilian careers. The NCDOT ranked 4th nationwide in the category of government/nonprofit employers. The recognition will appear on www.militaryfriendly.com and be published in next month’s issue of “G.I. Jobs”…… read more »
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NCDOT Named Top 10 U.S. Military Friendly Employer
NCDOT: Drivers Need To Adapt To Time Change
Daylight saving time ended at 2 a.m. Sunday, when we turned our clocks back one hour. This change can present challenges for drivers as it gets darker sooner, so many late afternoon commutes will be at dusk. NCDOT’s top priority is safety, so be prepared for the switch by following these tips: Make sure your…… read more »
NCDOT Seeks Public Input
The N.C. Department of Transportation is asking the public for feedback on how the agency is performing to identify ways to make North Carolina transportation services safer, more efficient and customer focused. The survey covers eight core transportation areas, including motor vehicles, aviation, bicycles, pedestrians, and more. Survey responses must be received by Nov. 30.…… read more »
NCDOT: Animal-Related Vehicle Crashes Decline Across State
The frequency of vehicle crashes involving animals decreased last year across North Carolina, according to figures kept by the N.C. Department of Transportation. The number of such crashes – usually involving deer and often occurring in the twilight hours during the fall – totaled 18,607 last year. That’s an 8.5% decrease from 2019. Officials with…… read more »
NCDOT Offers Halloween Safety Tips
The N.C. Department of Transportation, through its Watch for Me NC pedestrian and bicycle safety program, is encouraging parents, motorists and trick-or-treaters to be safe this Halloween. More than 2,100 pedestrians are injured or killed in collisions with motor vehicles in North Carolina each year, and over half of those collisions occur in the evening…… read more »
NCDOT Sets New Yearly Litter Collection Record Of 11 Million Pounds
The N.C. Department of Transportation’s crews, contractors and volunteers have collected more than 11 million pounds of litter from roadsides, exceeding the state’s record for litter collection set in 2019. “This is the kind of record we never wanted to break,” said Transportation Secretary Eric Boyette. “I am very proud of the hard working…… read more »
Dedication Of Chief Donald M. Gray Bridge (PHOTOS)
A rebuilt bridge is named in honor of a former Wayne County fire chief. Tuesday, the N.C. Department of Transportation dedicated the Chief Donald M. Gray Bridge. The bridge carries Mark Edwards Road over Bear Creek near the U.S. 70 Bypass. Donald’s son Jason Gray spoke on behalf of the family, and said the…… read more »
NCDOT: Over 10 Million Pounds Of Roadside Litter Collected This Year
The N.C. Department of Transportation’s crews, contractors and volunteers have collected this year more than 10 million pounds of litter from roadsides, nearly breaking the state’s record for litter collection set in 2019. This announcement comes on the heels of the two-week Fall Litter Sweep, which saw more than 418,000 pounds of roadside litter picked…… read more »
NCDOT Marks National Roundabout Week
Roundabouts can be intimidating upon first approach, but they are designed to be safer and more efficient than traditional intersections. NCDOT’s Traffic Safety Unit found that roundabouts, which replaced intersections with 55 mile-per-hour speed limits, helped reduce crashes by 41% and fatal and injury crashes by 79%. Though they are becoming more popular on North Carolina…… read more »
NCDOT Shares Lifesaving Tips During Rail Safety Week
The N.C. Department of Transportation is urging the public to pay more attention around railroad tracks and crossings as part of Rail Safety Week (Sept. 20-26). In America, every four hours a person or a vehicle is hit by a train, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. In North Carolina this year, there…… read more »
