U.S. Department of Transportation Celebrates Young Artists Promoting Road

Washington, D.C. – In a vibrant showcase of creative talent, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), a division of the U.S. Department of Transportation, revealed the accomplished winners of the 2023 Road Safety Student Art Contest. This annual event, aimed at emphasizing the importance of safety for all users of roadways, attracted over 200 entries from students across the nation.*FMCSA Administrator Robin Hutcheson commended the winners, stating, “The colorful vision and imagination we saw in this year’s art pieces were remarkable. To translate an idea into a meaningful design is challenging, and we’re thrilled to display the final products.”The Road Safety Art Contest invites students from kindergarten to high school to employ their artistic abilities to raise awareness about staying safe on the road, especially when interacting with large trucks and buses. This year’s winners, selected from a competitive pool of entries, will have their artwork showcased in the U.S. Department of Transportation headquarters building in Washington, D.C., and featured in the 2024 Road Safety Student Art calendar.### Winning Entries:**Grades K-2:**- *Grand Prize* – Ewan Park, Texas- *People’s Choice* – Manaswin Daripally, North Carolina- *Honorable Mention* – Mazherah Cohen, Florida**Grades 3-5:**- *Grand Prize* – Brandon Lee, California- *People’s Choice* – Natalie Ng, Texas- *Honorable Mention* – Noelle Cho, Illinois**Grades 6-8:**- *Grand Prize* – Austin Wong, California- *People’s Choice* – Noah Cho, Illinois- *Honorable Mention* – Michelle Jin, New Jersey**Grades 9-12:**- *Grand Prize* – Sanjay Ravishankar, New Jersey- *People’s Choice* – Christie Bae, Virginia- *Honorable Mention* – Alex Yoon, OklahomaThis contest is part of FMCSA’s Our Roads, Our Safety® partnership, a collaboration involving over 30 governmental, safety, industry, and private organizations. Through this initiative, young artists play a crucial role in reminding all road users of the shared responsibility to keep America’s roadways safe. With fatal crashes on the rise, increasing road safety awareness is a priority for the Department of Transportation as part of its National Roadway Safety Strategy.For more details about the Road Safety Student Art Contest and to view high-resolution versions of the winning entries, visit [FMCSA’s official website](https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/OurRoadsArtContest).