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.
Aviation Art Contest
Students from all across the state recently looked to the sky for
inspiration as part of the North Carolina aviation art contest. A record 1,200
entries were submitted this year, representing 130 schools from across the
state.
The annual contest is sponsored by NCDOT’s Division of Aviation to
engage young people in aviation and aeronautics. The theme this year was flight
into the future.
This year’s winners are:
- Victoria Raggio from Charlotte in the Junior division;
- Hong Suk Choi of Cary in the Intermediate division; and
- Hyunmin Ra from Fayetteville in the Senior division
Along with a certificate and recognition from the state, the top
three entries in each age group will now be judged in the national competition
and have the chance to compete internationally.
For more information on the contest or aviation in our state, visit the Division of Aviation’s
website.
Daylight Saving Time Safety
With the sun now coming up later due to Daylight Saving Time, it’s
important to remember to keep an eye out for pedestrians and bicyclists who may
be hard to spot in the mornings.
Drivers should look before backing up in parking lots or driveways,
and turn their headlights on for greater visibility. Pedestrians should only
cross the street at an intersection or crosswalk. Wearing reflective clothing
and carrying a flashlight will also help in making our roadways safe for those
driving and walking or bicycling.
I-95 IMAP Service
Starting today, stranded motorists along Interstate 95 between the
South Carolina line and Johnston County can now request help from the State Farm
Safety Patrol by dialing *HP.
The primary purpose of the patrols is to clear stalled vehicles
that are slowing down traffic or pose a hazard on the highways. The Safety
Patrol trucks have lighted arrow boards, warning lights and supplies to quickly
help drivers.
The new service area will also cover Robeson and Cumberland
counties.