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2015 RECAP Updated Logo, New Video Series Focus on Employee Loyalty to “Orange” UDOT’s logo has been blue for nearly 10 years, but many people associate UDOT with the color orange – you might think of orange barrels, safety vests, snow plows or caution signs for crews. Although blue is effective in portraying our agency’s trustworthiness and professionalism, UDOT executive leaders decided it was time to add a splash of orange. The decision was not just an aesthetic one, but an intentional move to represent UDOT’s employees.
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Updated Logo Introduced
Message from Teri
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Plow Locator Launched
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Thanks, Snow Fighters!
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Congrats to Retirees
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Redwood Advances
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Lane Closure App Tested
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Pre-NEPA on S.R. 73
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S.R. 45 Partial Funding
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Payson Public Meeting
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Projects Given Names
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MVC Comes to Utah Co.
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Positive Annual Survey
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In 2014, UDOT upgraded its logo to reflect the new tag line, “Keeping Utah Moving.” This fall, three dashed bars below the “U” were updated with orange, representing the important work of UDOT employees. “You’re smart and creative. You’re innovative. You’re going to work hard, not because that’s what you do but because it’s who you are,” Executive Director Carlos Braceras said during the reveal of the new logo at the 2015 Annual UDOT Conference. “In honor of you, and your commitment to UDOT’s Vision, Mission, Strategic Goals and Values, we’re going to add a splash of Orange.” Carlos explained that the three orange lines in the updated logo are about UDOT’s employees and the well-deserved respect for employees’ hard work and dedication. “[Orange] represents you and your passion.”
Department outside of their small group. In response, the video series was created to share information and answer questions. “We’ve heard from you... So we’re going to tell you and show you what we’re doing, and why we’re doing it.” Carlos said. Carlos will be filming short videos around the state in an effort to give employees an inside look at what is going on in the Department and what is on his mind. In the first video, he traveled to Tooele to talk about connected vehicles. He also went on location in a maintenance shed to personally say thank you to plow drivers. In January, Carlos highlighted the annual strategic plan. Employees are encouraged to submit questions, which Carlos will address, to help the videos become more interactive. If you have a suggestion for a topic for Talking Orange, or you want a question to be answered in an upcoming Q&A session with Carlos, please e-mail talkingorange@ utah.gov. See Talking Orange videos on the UDOT YouTube channel.
New Video Series Launched The employee focus of the logo is also reflected in a new video series called “Talking Orange.” Based on the last employee survey, senior leaders learned that many people don’t know what’s going on in the
Carlos at a taping of “Talking Orange”
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