NMDOT News:

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) has  introduced the newest member of the NMDOT team, “Zippy” the roadrunner mascot.

Zippy is dedicated to promoting work zone safety across the State of New Mexico, and will raise awareness around work zone safety, educate drivers and share messages about the importance of staying safe in work zones.

Zippy’s introduction coincides with the start of National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW) today, April 15, and the roadrunner educator will be sharing safety messages for the next several months. Zippy will be featured on NMDOT social media and through a variety of other communication channels.

As part of the launch of the Zippy campaign, NMDOT staff from District 1, District 3, District 4 and District 6 created roadrunners out of orange construction zone barrels. These roadrunners are placed in front of the NMDOT district buildings as an added tool to help raise awareness about work zone safety across the state.

“Work zone safety is a priority for NMDOT and the launch of our own safety mascot, Zippy, is just one of a variety of tools we’re using to raise awareness about the importance of safe driving practices in work zones,” Transportation Secretary Ricky Serna said.

More information is available on the NMDOT’S new Work Zone Safety webpage, including Zippy’s top safety tips, downloadable coloring pages, and images of the NMDOT orange barrel roadrunners from across the state.