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.
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.
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.
MashTrans.org is created and maintained by the ITS Library. For more information, you may contact Kendra K. Levine at klevine (at) library.berkeley.edu.
