VDOT held its statewide Roadeo and Safety Training Day July 28 at a new venue, the Meadow Event Park in Caroline County. The annual competition gives employees an opportunity to exhibit skills and build camaraderie while promoting safety — all essential components in the way VDOT performs its work for residents of the commonwealth.
The purpose of the Roadeo is to:
- promote skill advancement for employees whose jobs require the operation of heavy equipment;
- increase the safety awareness level of employees working in or around work zones;
- increase employee morale and value;
- strengthen presence of team spirit and teamwork; and
- recognize the best equipment operators in a friendly competitive atmosphere CEG
