Gard has been helping Oregonians safely share the roads for more than 35 years. We bring that expertise and experience to all our transportation clients, whether they are shaping driving behavior or public policy.
Here at Gard, we serve our clients and usually let the work speak for itself. But sometimes, others step in to put a spotlight on our work for us. That’s what happened a couple times in recent weeks. Full story »
At Gard, we're honored to work alongside ODOT's Transportation Safety Division to help raise awareness about the dangers of distracted driving. Full story »
You can't go far these days — actually you can’t really go anywhere — without the coronavirus coming up. You see the masks, the empty streets, the closed restaurants and bars. Full story »
You’ve seen them on the road. Maybe even in your own mirror. Drivers looking down, phone in hand… texting. Or checking email. Or scrolling for that perfect podcast.… Full story »
Part of what makes working at Gard so rewarding is the ability to tell stories for a wide variety of clients, opening up many opportunities for creativity. And… Full story »
Oregon’s one of the nation’s fittest states for a reason – Oregonians love to exercise! Walking is what we do. But with so many distractions (whether it’s a beautiful… Full story »
Everyone here at Gard Communications works hard to deliver a final product we can be proud of. Work that tells our clients’ stories, raises awareness, educates the public… Full story »
A crucial challenge in traffic safety communications is convincing people to change their behavior. That was especially true for safety belts in the early 1990s. Fewer than half… Full story »
Our client, AAA Oregon/Idaho, is always finding new ways to help their members live life more fully and easily – whether it’s saving them time and hassle at… Full story »
Road signs aren’t what they used to be. For several years, the Oregon Department of Transportation has been developing an “Active Traffic Management System,” using smart signs to… Full story »
