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News
Read current news stories or download press releases on traffic safety issues. The Minnesota Office of Traffic Safety also offers a wide selection of Public Safety Announcements.
For media inquiries, please contact Dave Boxum of the Minnesota Department of Public Safety at dave.boxum@state.mn.us or 651-201-7569
Latest News Stories
UMD police urge drivers to use caution, watch for pedestrians
FOX 21 Local News, January 23, 2020
Ask a Trooper: What does 'Toward Zero Deaths' do?
Duluth News Tribune, October 3, 2019
State conference seeks creative ideas for further reducing driving deaths
The Free Press (Mankato), October 23, 2018
U of M, St. Paul team up to improve pedestrian safety at crosswalks
KSTP-5 TV News, October 11, 2018
Newsletter
This newsletter is designed to help connect TZD stakeholders, share news from around the state, and offer ideas for new initiatives.
Latest Press Releases
- 11/26/19: MnDOT, DPS and NWS urge motorists to prepare for winter weather
- 10/24/19: MnDOT offers schools, communities funding to develop Safe Routes to School programs
- 10/22/19: Pedestrian crashes, fatalities increase during fall months
- 09/30/19: MnDOT encourages schools, communities to participate in Walk and Bike to School Day Oct. 2
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January 24, 2020
