Find a library where document is available.Your entire office will be able to use your search subscription.The Precious Cargo program has given the Dallas District, as well as the entire Texas Department of Transportation, an avenue to show its dedication and high level of commitment toward the safety of the children, parents, teachers, and all others who travel our state highways. Before Precious Cargo was formally in place, opportunities for communication were often missed, and at times, TxDOT-Dallas took severe criticism for its 'unwillingness and uncooperative attitude' toward its highway users.

These partnerships have directly resulted in significant safety improvements around many schools. Through this communication, TxDOT-Dallas has had numerous opportunities to form working partnerships with local school districts.

The Precious Cargo program was based upon the effort to establish and maintain effective, ongoing communication between the Texas Department of Transportation - Dallas District (TxDOT-Dallas) and Dallas-area school districts and communities in order to create the safest possible traffic environment for schools located along or adjacent to state highways. This report discusses the history behind the creation of Precious Cargo, provides an overview of the many Dallas-area benefits that have resulted since the program's implementation, and highlights the impact that this program has had within the State of Texas and beyond. PRECIOUS CARGO: TXDOT'S CONTINUING COMMITMENT TO SAFETY

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