Month of May is designated Oregon transportation awareness month

It's Transportation Safety Awareness month in Oregon.

The Associated Press

5/5/2008

SALEM, Ore. — Governor Kulongoski has proclaimed May as "Transportation Safety Awareness" month in Oregon.

He says whether you are walking, bicycling, riding or driving, you'll most likely see some reminder to be safe. It might be orange cones — indicating a work zone — or it might be a new sign about Oregon's Move Over law.

Whatever the message, the goal is the same: improve safety for Oregonians and visitors to Oregon.

Kulongoski says the Oregon Department of Transportation and thousands of volunteers around the state are helping people understand how important it is to do the right thing.

The governor's proclamation offers support for safety programs that are helping reduce property damage, injuries and fatalities.