Two St. Joseph agencies received recognition in making area roadways a safer place during the 2014 Blueprint for Safer Roadways Conference.
The Conference was held in St. Louis Sept. 29-Oct. 1. Organizations from across the state of Missouri took part in the conference sponsored by the Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety, whose goal is to reduce fatalities and disabling injuries on Missouri roads.
“We very much appreciate the efforts of all who are involved to encourage safe driving, and we will continue to work towards the ultimate goal of losing zero lives on Missouri roads,” said Leanna Depue, Ph.D., director of highway safety for the Missouri Department of Transportation.
St. Joseph Police Department Sgt. Richard Ketchem accepting award
The MO Coalition for Roadway Safety oversees seven regions that work closely with communities to identify opportunities to reduce fatalities and disabling injuries on Missouri roads. Each region selected an Arrive Alive Award recipient and a Show-Me Safety Award recipient.
Northwest Regional Arrive Alive Award winner is the “I’m a Safe Driver” program, sponsored by the St. Joseph Police Department.
St. Joseph Safety & Health Council Dir. Sheldon Lyon accepting award
Northwest Regional Show-Me Safety Award winner is Safety Town, sponsored by the St. Joseph Safety and Health Council.