District 11

Nov. 21, 2006

Contact: Public Information Officer Edward Cartagena Phone: (619) 688-6723 Cell (858) 688-1431

MEDIA ADVISORY - MADD Thanksgiving Holiday Driving

WHO: California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District Director Pedro Orso-Delgado, California Highway Patrol Lt. Sean Barrett, American Automobile Association (AAA) San Diego District Manager Gerald Long, Mothers Against Drunk Drivers (MADD) Sr. Director of Development Pat Hodgkin and Metropolitan Transit System.

WHAT: Transportation officials will present tips for save traveling on San Diego and Imperial County freeways during the holiday season at this “Holiday Travel Tips" event.

WHEN: Tuesday, Nov. 21, at 10:30 a.m.

WHERE: Caltrans District Office, 4050 Taylor St., San Diego, 92110 (Thomas Guide Page 1268, F-4).

PHOTO/VIDEO

OPPORTUNITY:

Presentation boards featuring the Top 10 Holiday Travel Tips from Caltrans, MADD and AAA will be on display. Representatives from each organization will be available for personal interviews

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