Slow down and drive with care when approaching a “cone zone”.

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Mainroad Cone Zone Team

 

Behind every work zone cone is a worker in a vulnerable position.  Each cone stands for someone’s father, mother, son, or daughter.

SLOW DOWN and drive with care when approaching a “Cone Zone”.

Every day thousands of people working on the roadside in B.C. are counting on you to slow down and drive with care when approaching a Cone Zone. 
 
 
 
Roadside workers are involved hundreds of activities – not just road construction.  There are a wide variety of workers in the cone zone:
  • municipal workers
  • landscapers
  • flag people
  • tow truck drivers
  • road construction
  • and maintenance workers
  • telecommunications and utility workers,
  • and emergency and enforcement personnel

The Cone Zone = Slow Down campaign is a joint provincial initiative supported by organizations committed to improving the safety of roadside workers.  The objective of  this campaign is to reduce the number of deaths and injuries of roadside workers by increasing awareness of the vulnerability of workers working at the side of the road and encouraging drivers to practice safe driving behaviour in the Cone Zone.  


Here’s what you can do to drive safely in the cone zone:

SLOW DOWN

  1. 1. Plan your route and allow extra travel time.
  2. 2. Expect the unexpected and don’t tailgate.
  3. 3. Slow down to posted speedlimits and pay attention.
  4. 4. Allow ample space between your vehicle and the one in front of you.

 

 

STAY ALERT AND MINIMIZE DISTRACTIONS

1. Keep your eyes on the road.
2. Never use a cell phone or text while driving.
3. Follow sign/flag directions. 
4. Get to know the work zone signs.

 

 

 

SHOW RESPECT FOR THE PERSON WORKING AT THE SIDE OF THE ROAD 

1. Make eye contact.
2. Keep your cool and be patient.
3. Slow down even if you don’t see anyone working.  Physical hazards such as traffic shifts or lane reductions may be present.

 


Look for campaign ads in your local community newspapers and on your local radio stations in our operating regions.

Campaign Resources:

  • Feel free to view/download our poster for your home, your office, your school – anywhere!
  • Listen to Mainroad’s Cone Zone radio campaign on AM730
  • Download a copy of the Cone Zone logo
  • For additional campaign information and resources, visit WorkSafe BC.

 

Campaign Sponsors: 

The Work Zone Safety Alliance Partners
The Cone Zone = Slow Down campaign is a joint provincial initiative supported by organizations committed to improving the safety of roadside workers. 

The Work Zone Safety Alliance Partners are BCAA, BCAA Road Safety Foundation, BC Ambulance Service, BC Construction Safety Alliance, BC Flagging Association, BC Hydro, BC Landscape and Nursery Association, BC Municipal Safety Association, BC Road Builders and Heavy Construction Association, FortisBC, Insurance Corporation of BC, Ministry of Public Safety and the Solicitor General, Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, RCMP, Telus, The Community Against Preventable Injuries, Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services, Vancouver Police Department and WorkSafeBC.