DOT Launches Nationwide Crackdown On Drunk Drivers
The holiday season brings with it office parties, seasonal celebrations and trips to see family and friends. For many people, that means having a few drinks. The U.S. Department of Transportation wants to make sure these revelers stay out of the driver’s seat.
Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced on Tuesday at the Arlington County Courthouse a nationwide crackdown during the holiday season. The effort will involve a combination of enforcement and reminders that police and other agencies will be out in force over the holidays.
New Destination Guide Website With a Twist
“Travel guides for major tourist destinations are a dime a dozen on the Internet. We focus on the not-so-major destinations… the true undiscovered gems!” says the new website, 511Destinations.com.
511destinations.com is a different kind of travel guide. While most vacation guides on the Internet concentrate on the major tourist destinations, this new website presents smaller market and off the beaten path destinations… with a twist.
Rather than being bombarded with local information to sift thru, each 511destination is a snapshot. Where to stay, eat, go and how to get around are the basics, presented in a clean, well designed layout with eye-catching graphics and great functionality.
What’s more, users are encouraged to build their own destination guide simply by submitting a brief overview. Right now, there are no limits. You can be a proud resident that wants to tell the world about your town, a traveler that’s itching to share a destination they’ve discovered, or a business looking to promote themselves via a little local information.
It’s a great little website loaded with information that you often just can’t find anywhere else. 511destinations.com is also built to accommodate viewing on smartphones and mobile devices!
Construction Nears End For I-80/94 in Indiana
GARY, Ind. (AP) — State highway officials say crews are nearly done on a project that began eight years ago adding lanes and making other improvements to heavily traveled Interstate 80/94 in northwestern Indiana. The Indiana Department of Transportation expects to remove all I-80/94 lane restrictions in the Gary area on Aug. 20, opening four lanes to traffic in both directions. The Times of …
Years-Long Work Nears End For I-80/94 in Northwest Indiana
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Years-long work nears end for I-80/94 in Northwest Indiana
Chicago Tribune The series of projects began in 2004 to expand I-80/94's capacity, including about $300 million in work for additional lanes and other upgrades. So when does the new construction on the same segment start back up? Next year? … |