YouTube is the popular website that makes sharing videos easy. You can set up your own channel and upload videos to share with the world. Videos can be tagged and searched easily, as well as embedded or linked to by other sites.
Some examples of YouTube…
AASHTO uses their YouTube channel to raise visibility of transportation issues within the United States. These issues range from congestion pricing, deteriorating infrastructure, or even reauthorization. Their videos inform the public about and encourage audience participation. One example is IToldThePresident.Org, a website that asks people to submit their videos telling the new administration what improvements they would like to see in transportation.
Geogia Department of Transportation uses their YouTube channel to broadcast their public service announcements on the web, as well as share interesting videos and advertisements from their archive. Their channel offers them better exposure on the web, as well as a convenient way to host their video material.
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I Will Ride uses their YouTube Channel to post testimonials and pledges from local politicians, community leaders, and citizens that they will ride the proposed Metro Gold Line extension. This not only provides a face to the campaign, but encourages participation.
Los Angeles Metro Library uses their YouTube channel to share videos from their archives with the public. Putting them in a public space not only makes them more accessible to the public, but helps raise the profile of the library and Metro’s services and history.
Michigan Department of Transportation uses their YouTube channel to highlight current initiatives of the DOT, such as revitalizing the state’s infrastructure, as well as public service announcements about traffic safety for residents to view.
Missouri Department of Transportation uses their YouTube channel to publicize news and events from the department, such as bridge demolitions or new construction projects, as well as public service announcements about safety issues. They also solicit user feedback and comment through, encouraging people to post video responses.
Rhode Island Department of Transportation offers a series of podcasts, as well as video footage of news and events, on their Leave a response »
Transportation Matters is the YouTube channel and web-TV show for Canada’s Truck News. They provide news, interviews, and analysis about the trucking industry.
Washington State Department of Transportation uses their YouTube channel in the same way as their Flickr account- to share operations, news, and history with the public. Many of their videos capture routine operations, such as winter maintenance, which show the public a candid side of the DOT. A platform like YouTube allows for participation and commentary from users.
