With the help of Senate Bill 1, the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017, as well as the recently enacted federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Caltrans and local agencies now have significant additional funds to repair and maintain California’s transportation system. Today’s ceremony marked the third year in a row that no new names were added to the memorial - the longest stretch in nearly 75 years - though speakers at the memorial stressed the need for everyone to remain vigilant. Additionally, flags are flying at half-staff today at the State Capitol and at all Caltrans facilities in honor of these fallen workers. The commemoration also included the Caltrans Honor Guard, who led the symbolic tribute. A black cone in the center represented all people killed while working on the state highway system, including private contractors, tow truck drivers, California Highway Patrol (CHP) officers and other emergency responders. Zero deaths on our state highway system is the only acceptable number, and – as we recognize those who tragically died while at work on our transportation system – we remind all motorists to please Slow for the Cone Zone, Be Work Zone Alert and Move Over when you see flashing amber lights.”ĭuring the ceremony, Caltrans placed 189 orange traffic cones in a diamond "caution sign" configuration, each bearing the name of an employee lost since 1921. “Safety is always Caltrans’ top priority and the tragedies that brought us here today have resulted in intensified safety efforts within the department. The yearly memorial – in addition to honoring families and giving staff the opportunity to pay respects to their fallen colleagues – reminds us to “Be Work Zone Alert” and “Move Over” a lane when you see flashing amber lights ahead, or slow down if not safe to do so. SACRAMENTO - Caltrans dignitaries, employees, families and friends gathered solemnly on the west steps of the State Capitol today for the department’s 32 nd Annual Workers Memorial to remember and honor the 189 public servants who have died since 1921 while building and maintaining California’s transportation system.
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