3.1 Proclamation Work Zoneof
The Cftp of balina, Ranlao
WHEREAS, construction work and repairs to our roads must be done with traffic on them,
putting both motorists and workers at risk every day; and
WHEREAS, workers diligently continue to improve, rebuild, and maintain roadways so
motorists can safely and efficiently travel throughout Salina; and
WHEREAS, in Kansas during 2020, 2 people were killed and 400 people were injured in
work zone -related crashes; and
WHEREAS, nearly 90 percent of the people injured or killed in work zone crashes each
year are motorists, making work zone safety important to all citizens; and
WHEREAS, 62 percent of these fatalities and injuries were caused by inattentive driving,
following too closely, and speeding in construction zones; and
WHEREAS, to reduce fatalities and injuries, motorists must remember to set aside
distractions, be extra cautious, and give work zones their undivided attention
when traveling; and
WHEREAS, safety on the roads is a shared responsibility, and we all must do our part to
keep our roadways safe; and
WHEREAS, the City of Salina is dedicated to enhancing work zone safety for both road
workers and motorists.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Trent W. Davis, M.D., Mayor of the City of Salina, do hereby
proclaim the week of April 11 through 15, 2022, as
NATIONAL WORK ZONE AWARENESS WEEK"
in the City of Salina, and I call upon all citizens and civic organizations to acquaint
themselves with the issues involved in work zone safety and to recognize the
contributions which public works officials make every day to our health, safety, comfort,
and quality of life while working under these adverse conditions.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto
set my hand and caused the seal of the City
of Salina, Kansas to be affixed this 11th day
of April, 2022.
Trent W. Davis, M.D., Mayor