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ALBERTVILLE | ROGERS | ST . MICHAEL
Wright County group promotes driver safety
Safe Communities of Wright County was started in 1997 by local government and school administrators , along with concerned citizens , to address the number of traffic crashes occurring on Wright County roads and the resulting injuries and fatalities . Since the inception of the group , Wright County has seen a population increase of 59 %, however has seen a 31 % decrease in traffic crashes .
Safe Communities of Wright County is a collaborative effort focused on safety education and prevention and includes the following proven programs : parent-teen educational presentations , WrightROAD and WrightROAD 4 Teens ( education courses offered in partnership with the Wright Attorney ’ s and Sheriff ’ s Office ), Joyride Sober Cab ( a local partnership between bars , beer distributors , county governments , and the community to provide a safe ride home ), Fatal Review Committee , Distracted Driving Campaign , Highway 55 Distance DOTS ( tailgating project ), Wright County school district mock crashes / crashed car , Toward Zero Deaths initiatives and distracted driving presentations for employer groups .
Through the Toward Zero Deaths lens , the Safe Communities of Wright County Board looks at emergency medical services , enforcement , engineering , and education as ways
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As Wright County continues to grow in population , the number of vehicles on roadways also increases and the need to drive defensively becomes even more important . Safe Communities of Wright County aims to raise awareness of responsibilities as drivers and remember that crashes are not accidents ; they are preventable .
There is much that can be done to make roads and driving safer . As individuals , every Wright County resident can buckle up , drive the posted or safest speed , pay attention only to driving while driving , drive sober and follow traffic laws , which are enacted for everyone ’ s safety .
For more information visit safecomm . org .
SAFE COMMUNITIES OF WRIGHT COUNTY OFFICE PO BOX 339 St . Michael , MN 55376 763-241-9888 info @ safecomm . org
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Mashell Bjorge