Drivers always want to improve their commute conditions and reduce the stress of the day. This web page will give you the ability to plan your trips. You can confirm the commute conditions prior to departure and verify any expected delays such as accidents or road construction with possible detours to avoid congestion. As always, you can ensure your safety by following the following tips.

	Pay attention to signs. Signs are placed based on Federal codes and are based on scientific research on the types of typical accidents that occur under specific roadway conditions.
	Keep a safe distance between you and the vehicle ahead of you while driving. Rule of thumb, stay at least 2 car lengths behind the vehicle in front of you.
	Avoid extra activities while driving, such as talking on cell phones, reading, putting on make-up or changing the radio.

The most common crash in a roadway work zone is a rear-end collision, and the two major reasons for work zone crashes are speeding and inattentive driving. The National Work Zone Safety Information Clearinghouse lists the following tips for drivers in highway construction work zones.

	Slow down. Pay attention.
	Avoid complacency. Don't become oblivious to work zone signs when the work is long term or widespread.
	Calm down. Work zones aren't there to personally inconvenience you. They're there to improve the roads for everyone.
	Heed the warning signs and symbols.
	Merge as soon as possible. Motorists can help maintain traffic flow and posted speeds by moving to the appropriate lane at first notice of an approaching work zone.
	Slow down when the signs say to. A car traveling 60 m.p.h. travels 88 feet per second. If you see a sign that reads "Road Work 1,500 feet," you'll be in that construction zone in 17 seconds.
	Keep a safe distance between your vehicle and traffic barriers, trucks, construction equipment and workers.
	Normal driving conditions do not exist in and around work zones. Anticipate events and be ready to respond quickly.
	Some work zones-like line painting, road patching and mowing-are mobile. Just because you don't see the workers immediately after you see the warning signs doesn't mean they're not out there. Observe the posted signs until you see the one that says "End Road Work."
	Pay attention to your surroundings. This is not the time to use the cellular phone, change the radio station or fill out the expense report.
	Leave braking room between you and the car in front of you.
	Try an alternate route, if possible.
	Expect delays; plan for them and leave early to reach your destination on time.

For more information, visit the National Work Zone Safety Information Clearinghouse website.

Every year 7,000 pedestrians are killed in traffic accidents. Most of these tragedies are young or very old people. And unfortunately many of them can be prevented. Here are some simple guidelines given by the Federal Highway Administration.

At Unsignalized Intersections:

	Cross at the corner of an intersection or at a marked crosswalk.
	Stop at the corner of the intersection or at the curb.
	Look Left-Right-Left again to confirm there is a clearing in the traffic to make a safe crossing.
	If traffic is stopped, ensure that you have eye contact with the drivers in each lane as you cross. If the driver in the first lane stops for you, do NOT assume that drivers in the adjacent lanes will also stop for you.
	Continue to be aware of the traffic while cross.

At Signalized Intersections:

	At signalized intersection it is important to follow all the signals.
	If there is a push-button at the corner. Push the button; otherwise wait until the WALK display is shown before crossings. When the WALK is display follow the above crossing procedures.
	If a FLASHING DON'T WALK begins on the display while you are in the crossing, continue to walk. You have enough time to cross.
	If the FLASHING DON'T WALK is showing before you enter the crosswalk. Stop and cross the next time the WALK is displayed.
	A steady DON'T WALK means wait until the WALK display.

Remember that a WALK or Green light signal does not indicate that it is safe to cross. Make eye contact with drivers to ensure that your presence is known. Crossing safely is up to you.

Bicycles are another mode of transportation that is environmentally beneficial. However, there are minimal bicycle specific facilities present and as a result bicycles mix with vehic