PennDOT's 'Take Your Child to Work Day'

Clearfield – More than thirty children accompanied their parents or guardians to work at PennDOT’s District 2 Office in Clearfield today for “Take Your Child to Work Day.”

“This day is really special for us. It lets kids get a firsthand look at our day-to-day operations while they’re with their parents and it give our parents a chance to see the work we do through their child’s eyes,” PennDOT District 2 Executive Kevin Kline said.

Today’s activities included:

• A demonstration of Operation Lifesaver, which helps kids learn about staying safe when it comes to railroads;

• A visit to the District’s Traffic Management Center to learn how cameras, message boards, and other Intelligent Transportation Systems help keep drivers safe;

• A demonstration on the workings of a plow truck;

• Discussion of environmental concerns, regulations and safeguards used in PennDOT’s operations;

• A Presentation on bicycle safety

Following lunch with their parents, children teamed up to create PowerPoint programs featuring the topics covered during the day.

Participants spent the rest of their day alongside their parents or guardians to gain a better understanding of what those employees do every day to help deliver quality transportation to Pennsylvania.

Pictured, kids in PennDOT's Design Unit learning about drafting and project planning.
Photo courtesy of PennDOT