2009 Calendar Is Released
December 29th, 2008
Safer Roads annual calendar was released in December. This year’s calendar shows a variety of images from all over the state, from good and bad roads to tourism to safety, along with statistics that describe their relationship with the importance of infrastructure in the state. Included are a number of photos showing construction projects under way and even a comparison of a repaired municipal roadway that was a calendar cover photo a few years ago. Our previous calendars mostly focused on the scope of deficiencies in the state’s highways and bridges.
A large percentage of the state’s roads have suffered over the years due to lack of sufficient funding, and are at the point where each year of neglect will result in a much more rapid rate of deterioration and higher repair costs. The 2009 calendar was sent in December to Safer Roads partners, elected officials, state agencies, and municipal road agents. It is our belief that if people understand the transportation problems, they can thoughtfully evaluate and contribute to effective solutions.
