TZD Tuesday - Happy New Year!

Many people start the new year with resolutions like eating healthier, losing weight or crushing bad habits, but one area all Minnesotans could try to improve is our driving. What if we all made New Year’s resolutions to drive smarter and safer next year? It could save a life!

For New Year’s resolution #1, resolve to:

Put your phone down and reduce other distractions while driving such as eating messy foods or adjusting mirrors, music and other controls.

Watch your speed to give yourself more time to safely react to traffic, potential hazards or changing road conditions.

Always buckle up! It’s your best defense in case of a crash.

New Year’s resolution #2:

Now is a good time to look through the southeast Minnesota projects to make sure you’re signed up for updates on upcoming projects you want to follow. You can also sign up for email or SMS/text message updates within each project site.

New Year’s resolution #3:

Sign up to receive winter driving condition updates via email or text to your mobile phone!  You will receive a short message regarding the Warning, along with links to the National Weather Service and 511. Go here and click "winter driving alerts". In the pull-down menu, choose whether you want to receive the message via email or text. It’s another tool to help you make smart driving decisions and stay safe on the roads we all share.