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The Illinois Department of Transportation is recognizing six members of the public for their creative ideas to improve safety as part of the department’s digital message sign contest. More than 1,400 entries were submitted in six categories.
“Millions of drivers see our digital signs each year, so they are an important tool for heightened safety awareness on our roads,” said Acting Illinois Transportation Secretary Omer Osman. “With more than 1,000 traffic fatalities last year, the public’s messages could be the difference between life and death.”
The six winners will receive a decorative, personalized street sign. Their messages will be in rotation on approximately 100 overhead dynamic message signs statewide in 2019.
* A few of the winners…
PUT DOWN THE PHONE AND NOBODY GETS HURT
DRIVE LIKE YOUR FAMILY IS IN THE NEXT CAR
YOU LOOK SO CUTE IN THAT SEATBELT
* The Question: Your own IDOT message sign ideas?
posted by Rich Miller
Tuesday, Apr 9, 19 @ 1:21 pm
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Comment by Whatever Tuesday, Apr 9, 19 @ 1:24 pm
PC LOAD LETTER
Comment by Anon E Moose Tuesday, Apr 9, 19 @ 1:25 pm
55 Saves Lives
Comment by Al Tuesday, Apr 9, 19 @ 1:25 pm
The # of deaths on highways that year is always one that gets my attention. They update the number as the year goes on.
Comment by Truthiness Tuesday, Apr 9, 19 @ 1:28 pm
THERE’S A TROOPER BEHIND YOU. YES YOU.
Comment by b-non Tuesday, Apr 9, 19 @ 1:30 pm
Ride Metra
Comment by Anonymous Tuesday, Apr 9, 19 @ 1:31 pm
SPARK JOY, MOVE OVER
Comment by sewer thoughts Tuesday, Apr 9, 19 @ 1:31 pm
Stroger is full, slow the ef down.
Comment by Iggy Tuesday, Apr 9, 19 @ 1:33 pm
The road is out there.
No one thinks you’re that important, put the phone down
Make them wait, that’s you’re superpower
Ease your carpel tunnel, stop texting
Comment by Oswego Willy Tuesday, Apr 9, 19 @ 1:33 pm
Leave the phone, take the wheel
Comment by Oswego Willy Tuesday, Apr 9, 19 @ 1:34 pm
I SEE YOU
Comment by L.A. Tuesday, Apr 9, 19 @ 1:37 pm
At least you are not riding Metra
Yes we are worried about the Cub’s bull pen too
Comment by OneMan Tuesday, Apr 9, 19 @ 1:37 pm
There’s no reset button on this ride
Comment by Oswego Willy Tuesday, Apr 9, 19 @ 1:39 pm
Don’t make the ORANGE guy’s family BLUE.
Comment by A guy Tuesday, Apr 9, 19 @ 1:39 pm
“We’re really good at electronic signs, really bad at approving traffic lights.”
Comment by Rich Miller Tuesday, Apr 9, 19 @ 1:40 pm
Want to send an instant message? Use your turn signal.
Comment by City Zen Tuesday, Apr 9, 19 @ 1:40 pm
Pretend your mama is backseat driving in the car next to you.
Comment by A guy Tuesday, Apr 9, 19 @ 1:42 pm
YOUR PHONE IS HOT LAVA
Comment by Grand Avenue Tuesday, Apr 9, 19 @ 1:43 pm
An IDOT Message Haiku
Put down your cell phone,
Remain awake and alert;
You’re our revenue.
Comment by Dome Gnome Tuesday, Apr 9, 19 @ 1:44 pm
Heaven is SRO with a long line.
Immediate seating in He’ll
Comment by A guy Tuesday, Apr 9, 19 @ 1:44 pm
Be safe. Be late.
Comment by Oswego Willy Tuesday, Apr 9, 19 @ 1:44 pm
Let’s be careful out here.
- Sergeant Phil Esterhaus
Comment by Occasional Quipper Tuesday, Apr 9, 19 @ 1:45 pm
Pretend it’s a JOB. Slow down.
Comment by A guy Tuesday, Apr 9, 19 @ 1:46 pm
Your texts aren’t that clever.
Comment by Oswego Willy Tuesday, Apr 9, 19 @ 1:48 pm
Would you rather arrive late or never?
Comment by Colin O'Scopy Tuesday, Apr 9, 19 @ 1:50 pm
“QUIT READING THIS AND WATCH THE ROAD”
“DON’T CRASH, TRAFFIC IS BAD ENOUGH”
“SADLY, THAT DOESN’T MEAN YOU’RE STILL NUMBER ONE”
Comment by Stuntman Bob's Brother Tuesday, Apr 9, 19 @ 1:52 pm
Rauner sez “don’t wear your seat belt”
Comment by Annonin' Tuesday, Apr 9, 19 @ 1:54 pm
we’re flush with cash so we bought this sign.
Comment by Shrimp gumbo Tuesday, Apr 9, 19 @ 1:54 pm
“Donald Trump wants you to use your smartphone while driving in Illinois”.
Comment by Steve Tuesday, Apr 9, 19 @ 2:03 pm
We apologize for all the pot holes.
Comment by G'Kar Tuesday, Apr 9, 19 @ 2:03 pm
Illinois is doomed. Keep going.
- Illinois Policy Institute
/s
Comment by PublicServant Tuesday, Apr 9, 19 @ 2:06 pm
IF YOU WANT TO BE SELFISH, GET HOME SAFELY TO YOUR FAMILY.
Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Tuesday, Apr 9, 19 @ 2:08 pm
CONTRARY TO POPULAR OPINION, THERE’S NO NOBEL PRIZE FOR ROAD RAGE.
Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Tuesday, Apr 9, 19 @ 2:10 pm
MULTI-TASKING IS HIGHLY OVERRATED. JUST DRIVE.
Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Tuesday, Apr 9, 19 @ 2:12 pm
“A MESSAGE FROM IDOT: WE MAINTAIN THESE ROADS. YOU SHOULD PROBABLY PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THEM.”
Comment by AlfondoGonz Tuesday, Apr 9, 19 @ 2:14 pm
BELT ANYONE LATELY?
Comment by Hippopotamus Tuesday, Apr 9, 19 @ 2:15 pm
WE LOVE OUR TROOPERS. WHEN YOU SEE FLASHING LIGHTS, MOVE OVER.
Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Tuesday, Apr 9, 19 @ 2:16 pm
IF YOU LIKE ME MOVE TO THE RIGHT LANE
Comment by Skeptic Tuesday, Apr 9, 19 @ 2:18 pm
We don’t toss litter in your yard, don’t mess up ours.
Comment by Pot calling kettle Tuesday, Apr 9, 19 @ 2:20 pm
The other drivers have kids too.
Pedestrians can’t win against a car.
That disabled car might have people in it.
No one cares whether you have make-up on or not.
Comment by thoughts matter Tuesday, Apr 9, 19 @ 2:20 pm
You are now leaving the State of Illinois. Have a nice day.
Comment by Wensicia Tuesday, Apr 9, 19 @ 2:21 pm
GET YOUR HEAD OUT OF YOUR APPS
Comment by Tequila Mockingbird Tuesday, Apr 9, 19 @ 2:23 pm
HE LOST HIS HEAD WHILE WRITING A TEXT,
THE CORONER SAID, ‘I’M PERPLEXED.’
Comment by Streator Curmudgeon Tuesday, Apr 9, 19 @ 2:25 pm
PHONES CAUSE HERPES
Comment by Hippopotamus Tuesday, Apr 9, 19 @ 2:25 pm
Hey Bob, Stop texting Jane
Comment by Huh? Tuesday, Apr 9, 19 @ 2:27 pm
NEXT SIGN: 40 MILES
Comment by Nick Name Tuesday, Apr 9, 19 @ 2:28 pm
Hey Rich, stop tailgating and slow down
Comment by Huh? Tuesday, Apr 9, 19 @ 2:28 pm
A SEATBELT IS MORE COMFORTABLE THAN A FULL BODY CAST
Comment by Jocko Tuesday, Apr 9, 19 @ 2:29 pm
APPS HOLE
Comment by Juan Fiesta Tuesday, Apr 9, 19 @ 2:34 pm
JOBS 4 PATRONAGE
Comment by A State Employee Guy Tuesday, Apr 9, 19 @ 2:35 pm
Speed Limits Aren’t Suggestions.
Comment by Anon221 Tuesday, Apr 9, 19 @ 2:43 pm
It’s 106 miles to Chicago.
Comment by Steve Rogers Tuesday, Apr 9, 19 @ 2:56 pm
“Buckle Up or Kiss Windshield”
“Drive Baked Get Busted”
“My Dog Drives Better Than You”
“Red And Blue Lights Aren’t Decorations”
“Traffic Laws Matter”
“Look Before Changing Lanes”
“Watch Traffic Not Your Phone”
“This isn’t a racetrack”
“It’s a speed limit, not a suggestion”
“Okay Speed Racer–Wheres Trixie?”
“Did you see that?”
“Were not trying for the accident high score”
“Hands on the wheel,eyes on the road”
“Your cellphone can’t hug loved ones”
Comment by revvedup Tuesday, Apr 9, 19 @ 3:00 pm
–THERE’S A TROOPER BEHIND YOU. YES YOU. –
and pulled over in front of you…
Comment by Anonymous Tuesday, Apr 9, 19 @ 3:02 pm
POTHOLE TO THE RIGHT
Comment by L.A. Tuesday, Apr 9, 19 @ 3:02 pm
IF YOU READ THIS SIGN
YOU WILL HIT A POTHOLE
Comment by Louis G. Atsaves Tuesday, Apr 9, 19 @ 3:20 pm
UNLESS YOU ARE A MOTH, STAY AWAY FROM FLASHING LIGHTS
Comment by Colin O'Scopy Tuesday, Apr 9, 19 @ 4:13 pm
OPEN ROAD TOLLING, COURTESY OF GOVERNOR ROD BLAGOJEVICH
Comment by intern Tuesday, Apr 9, 19 @ 4:42 pm
take a picture it will last longer
Comment by twowaystreet Tuesday, Apr 9, 19 @ 4:47 pm
Get home safely
Its best for all of us
Comment by Anon Tuesday, Apr 9, 19 @ 4:59 pm
Sorry, but the people causing these accidents are not paying enough attention to notice a big sign on the road.
Comment by Groucho Tuesday, Apr 9, 19 @ 5:01 pm
===We’re really good at electronic signs, really bad at approving traffic lights.”====
I had just got done reading last week’s post and comments about the red light issue when I received the press release about this contest. I was trying to come up with a snarky comment but got sidetracked. I guess they have some priorities.
Comment by Been There Tuesday, Apr 9, 19 @ 5:34 pm
Kennedy Expressway: 12 minutes
Byrne Interchange: 20 minutes
Comment by JoanP Tuesday, Apr 9, 19 @ 5:46 pm
Buckle up- it’s gonna be a bumpy ride
Comment by West Sider Tuesday, Apr 9, 19 @ 7:17 pm
THE WEATHER WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE TWICE.
Comment by 47th Ward Tuesday, Apr 9, 19 @ 8:24 pm
DEER
Comment by The Dude Tuesday, Apr 9, 19 @ 9:50 pm
Slow down - i couldn’t read the number on your legislative plates.
Comment by Siriusly Tuesday, Apr 9, 19 @ 10:09 pm
Keep using that phone and we will raise your gas tax.
Comment by Blue Dog Dem Wednesday, Apr 10, 19 @ 6:58 am
PUT DOWN THE PHONE UNTIL YOU GET HOME.
Comment by TheGoodLieutenant Wednesday, Apr 10, 19 @ 7:59 am
Not wearing seat belts: Natural selection in action
Comment by Slowdown Wednesday, Apr 10, 19 @ 9:20 am
Never drive faster than your guarding angle can fly.
Comment by Mama Wednesday, Apr 10, 19 @ 4:42 pm
Stop texting while driving. Use your car phone.
Comment by Mama Wednesday, Apr 10, 19 @ 4:44 pm
We need more electronic signs on the Interstates.
Comment by Anonymous Wednesday, Apr 10, 19 @ 4:47 pm
Turn your phone off prior to driving - - problem solved.
Comment by Anonymous Wednesday, Apr 10, 19 @ 4:49 pm