Ready to tackle your road trip bucket list?
Plan now to make your summer road trip safe and enjoyable.
Summer travel season is almost here and as you make your plans, there are a few things to know before you hit the road. Make sure all your travels will be safe and enjoyable this summer by knowing what the road ahead will bring.
Summer is a busy travel season, so it is wise to prepare for the traffic. You may want to consider other ways to reach your destination. Public transportation, such as buses and trains are great alternatives. When commuting, consider sharing a ride. Visit the
Check Get There Oregon website to find a carpool match. Plan to stay local? Think about how to get around town without driving to reduce the number of vehicles on local roads. Bicycling can be a fun and healthy option.
Here are some tips to make your summer travel safer and less stressful.
- Plan ahead. Check TripCheck to see the latest road conditions, closures and delays. Make sure to check your whole route.
- Leave early and give yourself plenty of time to get to your destination.
- Always follow the speed limit.
- Be alert. Be Patient. Share the road with other motorized vehicles, motorcycle riders, bicyclists, those riding scooters, skateboarders and pedestrians.
- Use special caution in work zones. Work crews may not be present at times, but work zones are set up for the safety of drivers, too. There may be uneven pavement or other obstacles you can't see on the other side of the cones or barriers.
- If you are driving, silence your cell phone and stash it away to focus only on your driving.
- Be patient and get to your destination safely.
- Visit the ODOT Summer Driving Tips webpage for more information.
Have a fun, safe and happy summer!
Summer Heat Kills - Once You Park - Stop. Look. Lock.
Never leave a child in a vehicle unattended for any length of time. Rolling windows down or parking in the shade does little to change the interior temperature of the vehicle.
Visit the
NHTSA Prevent Hot Car Deaths webpage for information on how to prevent a tragedy.
Be Sure to Buckle Up! Every seat, Every time.
Pedestrian Safety
The personal, physical, and environmental benefits of walking and rolling on other devices can lead to healthier, quieter, cleaner, and safer streets. Walking can also improve local economies and enhance social and community engagement, which can lead to more vibrant, resilient, and livable spaces. Unfortunately, nationally 2021 there were 7,388 pedestrians killed in traffic crashes, a 12.5% increase from the 6,565 pedestrian fatalities in 2020. This is the highest since 1981 when 7,837 pedestrians died in traffic crashes. On average, a pedestrian was killed every 71 minutes and injured every 9 minutes in traffic crashes in 2021.