2. http://youtu.be/3SuNx0UrnEo

3. The rules are changing

4. Not
participating is
like
hiding the
puzzle
pieces

6. Don’t let
others tell
our story

7. Implementing
social media on a
transportation
project

8. Microblogging
Twitter
At least 38 state DOTS are using Twitter

9. Illinois
DOT

10. Tennessee
DOT
Multiple
Twitter
Accounts

12. http://www.twitpic.com/photos/CapeTownFreeway

13. Summary of Content on DOT Twitter Accounts
•Accidents •Public Hearings/Docs
•Congestion •Policies
•Tips/Advice •Legislation
•General Information •Program Information
•Lane •Transpo Alternatives
Closures/Changes •Research
•Incidents •Networking
•Publications •Q&A Sessions (Chats)
•Emergencies

15. http://culvert-inspection.com/

16. http://www.flickr.com/photos/wsdot

20. “Plowing & Sanding Operations continue on
mountain roadways. North end Sunrise Hwy
remains closed, chains required elsewhere. Chains
also required on Palomar Mtn, Montezuma Valley
Rd, San Felipe. Complete rundown
at http://sdcdpw.org/emergency”
http://www.facebook.com/pages/SDCountyDPW
http://www.facebook.com/IllinoisDepartmentofTransportation

23. Closure of 405 Freeway in LA

24. Chicago – Kansas City
Expressway
“a unifiedcorridor of
commerce between two of
the major commercial and
tourism centers in the
Midwest”
—May 25 resolution in the
General Assembly (per
www.dailyherald.com)

25. Can social media be applied here?
Promote the route as a destination
Encourage drivers along the route to
engage with social media
Allow for check-ins tied to
promotions along the route
Integrate gaming elements

27. Who is your audience
& what are you trying
to accomplish?
Check your
agency’s social
media policy

28. Increase Your
Communication Skills
Offline and Online!

29. Participate!

30. http://www.munigov.org
http://www.govloop.com
http://www.publicworksgroup.com

31. A new century is at hand, and a fast
spreading technology promises to change
society forever. It will let people live and
work wherever they please, and create
dynamic new communities linked by
electronics, improve the lot of the poor, and
reinvent government . . .”
- An article about the telephone, 1898

32. Thank You! Questions?
Pam Broviak, PE
City of Geneva
pbroviak@geneva.il.us
Public Works Group
pwg@publicworksgroup.com
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