For all social networkers out there, you can now follow the Huey P. Long Bridge Widening Project! We have joined two of the most popular social networking websites, Facebook and Twitter.
By embracing these new communications channels, Facebook and Twitter will improve our accessibility and connectivity. These Web sites provide an opportunity not only to connect with individuals but also groups and organizations that benefit from and are affected by the project.
In the past, we have relied on more traditional communication vehicles such as community meetings, direct mail campaigns, e-mail notifications and word-of-mouth. These have worked successfully, but tapping into social networking sites extends our reach to a wider audience and allows the public to target the information that they want while on-the-go.
We are particularly excited about the opportunities that Twitter offers. These short text-based messages will work perfectly for bridge closure updates during the steel truss installation process. Because the closures will occur at non-specified times during the day, Twitter will help with the challenge of following the process and planning for the closures. Twitter is a useful, easy and efficient solution. A tweet can be posted as a bridge closure happens and as the bridge re-opens to traffic.
We are very excited about the communication improvements these new social networking sites bring to the table. For all who are on the social networking scene, we hope you join and pass along the Huey P. Long Bridge Widening Project sites to your friends and followers.
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