?The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is inviting high school students to participate in the annual Paint the Plow art outreach.

The program challenges youth to take a predetermined theme and incorporate it into an original mural that they paint on one of PennDOT’s snowplow blades to promote winter driving safety and foster appreciation for school art programs and student creativity. The 2022 theme, “Put Down the Device in Snow and Ice,” was chosen to draw attention to the need for motorists to give themselves ample time for travel during wintry weather in order to arrive safely to their destination.

“Paint the Plow is a great opportunity for PennDOT to partner with local schools in promoting winter safety,” said Mike Rebert P.E., District Executive for PennDOT’s District 5. “The program allows students to be a part of our safety campaign in a creative and fun way.”

In the east central PA region, PennDOT will hold 2022 Paint the Plow competitions in Berks, Carbon, Monroe, and Schuylkill counties. Students in public and private schools are eligible to participate, though school officials must make the arrangements. Plow delivery and pick up dates vary by county. The program categories may be modified based on participation numbers.

Additional information on the program, including the guidelines for participation, can be found online at www.penndot.pa.gov or may be obtained by contacting Sean Brown at sebrown@pa.gov.