Experts Available to Discuss Deterioration of U.S. Roads
--ExpertSource:TOPIC: The Road Information Program conducted a study showing major roads in U.S. urban areas continue to deteriorate, according to an article by USAToday.com. More than 26% of roads in major metropolitan areas are considered to be in poor condition, which is an increase from 22% in 1998. The study shows Atlanta has the best roads with 84% deemed in good condition, while Kansas City, Mo., has the worst roads with 71% regarded as substandard.
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Lyman Cousens is the executive director of the Safety & Health Council of New Hampshire, which is a partner in A Safer Road to Tomorrow, an initiative organized in 2003 and comprised of leading public and private transportation, construction, law enforcement and business organizations. The initiative is committed to lending its voice to advocate thoughtful investing in highways, roads and bridges so that, as New Hampshire grows, the safety and convenience of the traveling public is assured. Through outreach to the driving public and organizations with a vested interest in the transportation issue, A Safer Road to Tomorrow will help educate New Hampshire residents that meeting the increased demand on roads, bridges and highways is very important to them and their families, now and in the future. Cousens previously served as executive director for the Maine Safety Council and is currently a member of the NH Traffic Safety Commission and NH Older Drivers Coalition.
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603-226-3000
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Dave Juvet is the Vice President of the Business & Industry Association of New Hampshire, which is a partner in A Safer Road to Tomorrow. Through outreach to the driving public and organizations with a vested interest in the transportation issue, A Safer Road to Tomorrow will help educate New Hampshire residents that meeting the increased demand on roads, bridges and highways is very important to them and their families, now and in the future. Juvet has more than 20 years experience in Government Relations work. He began his career in Arizona with the American Automobile Association in 1981. Before moving to New England in 1988, Juvet worked for Arizona Governor Evan Mecham as a public relations specialist the state's Highway Safety agency. Juvet has been with the Business & Industry Association of NH (BIA) since April 2000. He serves on the boards for the New Hampshire Small Business Development Center, the New Hampshire Trade Association, the New Hampshire Office of Economic Initiatives, and the New Hampshire Travel Council.
PR Contact: Katherine Gill
603-226-3000
kgill@highpointcommunications.com
Eric Keen, president of HDR Construction Control Corporation, has more than 20 years of experience in transportation engineering and planning, and has led more than 30 major projects throughout the United States. His project background includes design of highways, ports, intermodal facilities, bridges, and airports; management of multi-discipline projects; and direction of major construction engineering assignments.
PR Contact: Jackie Fox
402-926-7058
jfox@hdrinc.com
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