PennDOT, Allegheny County Health Department Announce 2015 Traffic Safety Programs

PennDOT, Allegheny County Health Department Announce 2015 Traffic Safety Programs

 

Pittsburgh – PennDOT and the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) Traffic Safety Education Project (TSEP) will partner to bring educational traffic safety programs to the region in 2015.

The Health Department’s Traffic Safety Education Project (TSEP), funded by PennDOT, presents traffic safety programs for all ages and driving experience levels. These programs address traffic safety focus areas including; aggressive driving, distracted driving, impaired driving, seat belt, pedestrian safety, bike safety, and mature and teen driver safety.

“In 2014, we reached nearly 12,000 individuals through our presentations”, said TSEP Coordinator Nicole Barnett, “Our ultimate goal is to reduce the number of crashes and fatalities on local roadways”.

All programs are presented by TSEP coordinators and law enforcement officials who are available free of charge to community groups and schools.

To schedule a presentation, contact the Allegheny County Health Department’s Traffic Safety Education Project at 412-247-7962 or nbarnett@achd.net.

For more information on PennDOT’s traffic safety focus areas, visit www.JustDrivePA.com