FREEPORT, Grand Bahama -- The Rotary Club of Freeport embarked upon its road safety and environmental friendly campaign August 16th after awareness was heightened over a series of accidents that took place within our Islands of the Bahamas, including Grand Bahama.
"We thought the causes could be attributed to the irresponsible use of vehicles on our streets by drivers, as they are often observed texting and driving, or disobeying the speed limits. Hundreds of students utilize our streets daily to get to and from school, and we know from the Road Traffic reports that within seconds of taking our eyes of the street, the results could be fatal," said Club President Louis Alleyne.
It was also considered a wonderful opportunity to promote the good work that Rotary does not only locally, but all over the world. To accomplish this initiative, the Rotary Club of Freeport sought partnership from a leading charter bus service - H. Forbes Charter Bus Service. The owner, Mr. Headley Forbes, from the very beginning was supportive of the idea and the club met with his staff as to how it could all become a reality. In the planning stages, it was decided to incorporate environmental friendly messages.
Road Traffic also embraced this project by the Rotary Club of Freeport as these messages will help to subsidize the work they have to do in keeping Bahamians aware of the effects of reckless driving.
"Rotarians of the Freeport club went to work and weeks into our new Rotary year, the outcome of this project has brought us much satisfaction and pride and made us more cognizant of why we chose to be members within this wonderful organization," said club member Queen Stubbs, who worked hard to bring the project to fruition. "The Road Safety Campaign was launched August 16th, 2013, and it is our intention to continue to seek out corporate sponsors so that the program can be extended."

Click here to read more at Bahama Islands Info