Be Our Virtual Volunteer

Be a Community Traffic Safety Team “Virtual Volunteer” – It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3.

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Become a virtual volunteer! As part of our Northeast Florida Department of Transportation’s Community Traffic Safety Program, we create and share original traffic safety reminders and tips on our social media channels several times per week! Topics include Florida’s Strategic Highway Safety Plan key emphasis areas to work towards zero fatalities and serious injuries on our local roadways.

Each year, we have thousands of combined views and impressions on our Traffic Safety Team social media channels, but we need your help.

Join us and help change behavior and save lives! You can do this by:

  • Liking or following us.
  • Sharing or reposting our content (don’t forget to tag and/or mention us).
  • Inviting others to follow us.
  • Repeat!

Connect with the Northeast Florida Community Traffic Safety Team on social media!

Volunteering without being physically present is not new. For years, volunteers have been off-site and have used the telephone, fax and postal mail to communicate. However, the revolution in information technology has opened up many new possibilities for volunteering and giving back to your community.

Even prior to the COVID-19 healthcare crisis and social distancing, there has been an increase in working from home. Virtual volunteering is a wonderful way to take advantage of contributing volunteer work over the internet. Social media has opened the door to expand the reach of our traffic safety tips and campaigns.

Benefits of Virtual Volunteering:

  • Increase community awareness.
  • Minimal investment of your time.
  • Flexible to your schedule with no time constraints.
  • Easy and feels good to send positive messages.
  • Help reduce crashes, injuries and fatalities on your local roadways.

We also love sharing YOUR photos, stories and events! You can email us at TrafficSafetyTeam@dot.state.fl.us. Be sure to let us know how to tag and mention your organization on social media!

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Thank you for your time and consideration!

Traffic Safety Wise Words

To begin with, the Northeast Florida Community Traffic Safety Program (CTSP) launched the Wise Words safety campaign in 2018. The campaign started with a simple idea, Walt’s Wise Words, created by longtime team member Walt Duffany.

Walt built a strong legacy in traffic safety. He worked as an FDOT Lake City shop supervisor and later joined the District Two Community Traffic Safety Team (CTST). After he retired in 2015, he continued to serve others. Today, he volunteers as the Deputy Reservist Coordinator for Columbia County Fire Rescue. Before moving to Florida in 1986, he worked for the Town of Adams highway department in New York. He also served our country as a Navy veteran, including time in Vietnam.
Thank you, Walt, for your service and your impactful safety messages.

From One Message to a Movement

At first, the campaign featured a simple graphic, a car with a bumper sticker and a short Wise Words slogan. However, the campaign quickly grew. Today, it includes bold visuals, colorful graphics, and catchy phrases. District Two CTST members create every message.

Moreover, Wise Words delivers quick, easy-to-understand safety reminders for drivers. These messages focus on real risks. For example, they address distracted driving, impaired driving, tailgating, proper use of turn signals, and buckling up. In addition, the campaign expanded into other key areas like Work Zone Awareness, Occupant Protection, Safe Following Distance, Red-Light Running, and impaired driving prevention.

As a result, Wise Words continues to reach drivers with clear, memorable safety tips that support safer decisions on the road.

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Share Traffic Safety Wise Words

Become a Community Traffic Safety Team Virtual Volunteer. Share Wise Words on your social media. Encourage others to make safer choices. And most importantly, tag us so we can amplify your impact.

Follow and tag:
Facebook / Instagram@trafficsafetyteam
Pinterest / LinkedIn@trafficsafetyfl

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Now, you can help spread the message.

Together, we can turn simple words into life-saving actions.