A Resolution recognizing the week of April 21 through 25, 2025, as "National Work Zone Awareness Week" in Pennsylvania.
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Overview
This resolution recognizes the week of April 21-25, 2025, as ‘National Work Zone Awareness Week’ in Pennsylvania. The resolution aims to raise awareness among drivers about the importance of caution when traveling through highway work zones to reduce accidents and fatalities. It highlights the goals of the national campaign, including promoting safety tips and training, and encouraging respectful behavior from motorists towards construction workers. The resolution also references data on work zone crashes and fatalities.
Key provisions
- Recognizes the week of April 21-25, 2025, as National Work Zone Awareness Week in Pennsylvania.
- Encourages motorists to slow down and pay attention in work zones.
- Promotes awareness of the need for caution in work zones.
- Highlights the importance of safety training and best practices.
- References data on work zone crashes and fatalities (891 deaths and 37,701 injuries in 2022, 1,216 crashes with 22 fatalities in 2023 in Pennsylvania).
Who is affected
- Motorists
- Construction workers
- Pennsylvania residents
- Department of Transportation
- Roadway contractors
Notable changes
- Establishes a specific recognition of National Work Zone Awareness Week in Pennsylvania.
- Reinforces the need for driver caution in work zones.
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Cosponsors
Benjamin Sanchez
David Zimmerman
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