Free Presentation offered in
Newberg, OR
February 28, 2015
9:00am – 1:00pm

Taught by:
Mojie Takallou, Ph.D., P.E.
Department of Civil Engineering
University of Portland

Sponsored by:
Oregon Department of Transportation Transportation Safety Division
and
U.S. Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
With cooperation of Newberg Public Works / Engineering Department

Presentation Description:
This presentation is designed for persons throughout Oregon with responsibilities related to traffic and highway safety. 

Who Should Attend and Why:
The presentation will be of value to elected officials, county commissioners, county road advisory members, county road supervisors, city councilors, street superintendents, public works personnel, law enforcement personnel, traffic safety committee members and concerned citizens.  The presentation introduces the latest developments in the field of roadway safety and is an opportunity for all decision makers and concerned citizens to exchange up-to-date information.  Common road and street hazards are reviewed along with practical ways to improve road and street safety.

SCHEDULE & LOCATION
Saturday, February 28, 2015
9:00am – 1:00pm
City of Newberg Public Safety Building
Training Room
401 E. 3rd St.
Newberg, OR  97132

Schedule:
9:00                 Important facts about local road & street safety
9:45                 The importance of Engineering, Enforcement & Education for improving local roads & street safety
10:00               Break
10:15               Proper use of traffic control devices
11:00               Break
11:15               Pedestrian safety & speed management
12:00               Break
12:15               Proper use of traffic calming
1:00                 Adjourn

Enrollment Form:
This presentation is open to the public based on space availability.  Please reserve your place now.  You can register online at http://www.up.edu/highwaysafety/ or contact:

Jamie Strohecker 
University of Portland
School of Engineering
5000 N. Willamette Blvd.
Ph:  (503) 943-7292 
Fax: (503-943-7316
stroheck@up.edu

Or Contact

Mary Newell
Newberg Traffic Safety Commission
PH: 503-537-1221
mary.newell@newbergoregon.gov

Special thanks to Mr. Jason Wuertz of Newberg Public Works and Ms. Mary Newell of Newburg Traffic Safety Division for all the local arrangements.