RALEIGH – The following are highlights from this week at the N.C. Department of Transportation. The stories below are also featured in
NCDOT Now, the department’s weekly newscast.
Deer Driving Safety
As daylight hours are getting shorter and deer are becoming more active, the N.C. Department of Transportation is reminding drivers to stay alert and pay extra attention.
Last year in North Carolina, there were more than 18,000 animal-related crashes, most of which involved deer. Over the past three years, more than 54,000 animal-related collisions have killed 14 people, injured over 3,000 and caused nearly $141 million in property damage. The highest number, 882, of these types of crashes occurred in Wake County and Guilford County which had 617, but they are reported in every county across the state.
To stay safe, remember to:
Slow down in posted deer crossing areas and heavily wooded areas, especially during the late afternoon or early evening;
Don’t swerve to avoid a collision. This could cause you to lose control or veer into oncoming traffic; and
Deer often travel in groups, so assume if one crosses the road in front of you there may be others following.
NC Moves 2050
The department wants to hear from people as it updates its long-range transportation plan. Called the NC Moves 2050 plan, the final document will provide a blueprint that identifies local transportation needs to ensure that North Carolina’s transportation system keeps people moving safely and efficiently while enhancing the economy.
People can take a quick survey and
provide their thoughts here.
Ride NC By Train to the Lexington BBQ
Get ready for the perfect fall day filled with barbecue, live music and family friendly attractions as NC By Train gets people to the free Lexington Barbecue Festival on Oct. 27, dropping passengers off steps from the fun at the welcome center.
Passengers can board at any of the stations below and save 15 percent on tickets by visiting
ncbytrain.org.
Charlotte
Kannapolis
Salisbury
High Point
Greensboro
Burlington
Durham
Cary
Raleigh