
North Dakota Department of Transportation
Stay connected! The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) is providing wireless Internet (WiFi) for public use at 14 visitors’ centers/rest areas along Interstate I-29 and I-94 and other major roadways in North Dakota. No login name, password or cost is involved. For more details, check out the link http://...www.dot.nd.gov/dotnet2/news/docs/2009rel eases/20091117-internetatreststops.pdf.

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The North Dakota Department of Transportation has launched a new online registry where you can register and decide to be an organ and tissue donor. Historically, North Dakotans had to make this designation on their driver’s license or state identification card. The launch of the new registry provides an additional op...portunity for individuals 14 years of age and older to securely and privately document their decision to be a donor from any computer with internet access.
The new registry is in memory of Alexa Kersting, a 14 year-old girl from West Fargo who died while waiting for a lung transplant in 2004. The goal of the registry is to make it easier for all North Dakotans to save lives through organ and tissue donation so that other families don’t have to endure the loss of a loved one due to a lack of available organs for transplant.
Currently, North Dakota has one of the highest donor registration rates in the country, with 64% of licensed drivers choosing to give the gift of life through donation.
To register online go to https://secure.apps.state.nd.us/dot/dlts /dlos/donorChange.htm.

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Governor John Hoeven, with the North Dakota Department of Transportation and city of West Fargo announced the completion of the first phase of the Main Avenue reconstruction project at a ribbon cutting ceremony today.
Officials celebrated completion of the project Monday, November 16, at the intersection of Main Avenu...e and Sheyenne Street. A number of officials participated in the event including Gov. Hoeven, West Fargo Mayor Rich Mattern, and NDDOT Director Francis Zeigler. Kent Campbell of the West Fargo Chamber of Commerce also participated in the dedication. They were joined by representatives for the state’s congressional delegation. “West Fargo now has a beautiful modern, urban entryway to serve residents, businesses and visitors,” Hoeven said. “It’s a source of true Packer Pride for a city on the move.” This $11.6 million project is the first of three phases that will reconstruct the Main Avenue corridor through West Fargo over the next seven years. The NDDOT worked to attain funding with the state of North Dakota and the city of West Fargo, which contributed $2.4 million to the total cost. The second and third phases will be completed in 2012 and 2015, respectively. “Already, we can see how renewed and transformed Main Avenue has become,” said NDDOT Director Francis Ziegler. “This project could not have been completed without the help and support of many, including community residents and businesses.”

North Dakota Department of Transportation Most skids are the result of driving too fast for the road conditions. The key to safe vehicle operation is slower speeds.

North Dakota Department of Transportation Students from North Dakota show their support of the North Dakota Department of Transportation's statewide "Click it Quick Campaign" during a state sporting event. The campaign is to encourage drivers to buckle up.
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North Dakota Department of Transportation Gold Star Family Plate unveiled at press conference

North Dakota Department of Transportation NEW LICENSE PLATE HONORS FALLEN SERVICE MEMBERS BISMARCK, N.D. – Gov. John Hoeven and the North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) were joined by legislators and the families of service members who have fallen in the line of duty to unveil the state’s new “Gold Star” family license plates recently. The plates,... which were created in the last legislative session, are available to families who have lost a member in a military conflict.

North Dakota Department of Transportation Avoid driving in fog. However, if you are caught in it, set your headlights on dim or low beam. If you are having difficulty seeing, pull over in a safe place as far off the road as possible.

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The North Dakota Department of Transportation is pleased to announce the launching of a new teen drivers website www.ndteendrivers.com. The website has videos to help prepare students to take the driver’s permit examination, driving quizzes and information on a variety of topics of interest to students. The site was re...leased statewide today in an effort to promote safe driving practices among teens while reducing the number of fatalities on North Dakota’s roadways. So far this year, there have been 99 fatalities statewide.
Thirteen of these fatalities were ages 13-19.” The teen driving website is a one-stop-shop that will help teens learning to drive, as well as provide information for parents. It also provides car care tips, rules of the road, and information about distracted driving and other important safety topics.
The contest, sponsored by the North Dakota Safety Council, is set to begin immediately in September and will close on March 1, 2010. High schools score points for a variety of traffic safety activities, such as students completing quizzes on the website, seat belt checks at school events, a video encouraging people to Click it Quick and writing and publishing traffic safety articles in the local paper. The school with the highest average per student wins an event sponsored by the North Dakota Safety Council set for March 26, 2010. The event includes food and a live band provided by the ND Safety Council and Cloverdale. The North Dakota National Guard will bring in a variety of large games for students to enjoy at the school event.
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Highway hypnosis can occur when you drive on a highway for an extended period of time, leaving you in a dulled, drowsy, trance-like state. The danger is you are unable to react as quickly as you should. Stop the car in a safe place and take a break from the road.
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North Dakota Department of Transportation For front-seat passengers, lap and shoulder belts reduce the chance of serious injury by as much as 50 percent.

North Dakota Department of Transportation Distracted driving is dangerous. How your life can change in 5 minutes.

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Motorists should expect to see more law enforcement officers as more money is given toward overtime to agencies throughout the state as part of a two-week campaign to crackdown on drunk driving.
First Lady Mikey Hoeven, along with the North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) and the N.D. Highway Patrol announce...d the Drunk Driving. Over the Limit. Under Arrest. enforcement partnership with approximately 40 agencies statewide to improve safety on North Dakota roads. Increased enforcement efforts will take place Aug. 21 – Sept. 7.
“This year, we are allocating $75,000 toward the law enforcement effort. Last year we spent approximately $40,000. This year’s campaign is focused on engaging communities throughout the state to support law enforcement and their crackdown on drunk driving,” NDDOT Director Francis Ziegler said. “People need to take personal responsibility for driving behavior. Driving is a full-time job. Do not drive distracted and designate a sober driver before drinking even one drink.”
North Dakota’s increased enforcement efforts over the Labor Day period last summer resulted in 816 citations that included 154 DUI citations.
Driving under the influence has a significant impact on the safety of North Dakota roadways. Of the 84 people who died on North Dakota roads as of Aug. 15 of this year, 36 of them were related to alcohol. In 2008, one-half of the fatalities were related to alcohol.

North Dakota Department of Transportation When you close your eyes for just one second at 60 mph, you will travel 88 feet.

North Dakota Department of Transportation Drivers will get a wake-up call if they hit rumble stripes that will be installed this year on a section of N.D. Highway 23 from New Town to Plaza and also from the intersection of N.D. Highways 23 and 8 to U.S. Highway 2 at Stanley. Scott Zainhofsky, planning and programming engineer for the North Dakota Department of... Transportation in Bismarck, said the work was bid in July. The work should be implemented this c
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The Minot Daily News serves the readers of North Central North Dakota including Ward County and the Minot Air Force Base, home to B-52H Stratofortress bombers and the 5th Bomb Wing and the 91st Missile Wing.
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