Ministry of PLAHI Announces New Partnership Between the National Road Safety Committee and NDC’s AA345 Campaign

The Ministry of Planning, Lands, Agriculture, Housing & Infrastructure (PLAHI) is pleased to announce an enhanced road safety partnership between the National Road Safety Committee (NRSC) and the National Drug Council (NDC) through its long-standing Arrive Alive 345 (AA345) campaign. This collaboration brings together multiple agencies—including the NDC, Compass Media, the Ministry of Health & Wellness, NRSC representatives, and private transport providers—under a unified mission to promote responsible road use during the holiday season and into the new year.

The NRSC, operating under the Ministry of PLAHI, leads national behavior-change messaging through its “Be Smart. Be Alive.” campaign. The NDC, through AA345 campaign, provides safe, free New Year’s Eve transportation aimed to reduce impaired driving and encourage responsible choices. Together, these organizations are aligning messaging, coordinating outreach, and expanding public awareness leading up to New Year’s Eve.

This year’s AA345 campaign includes its traditional main-route service, along with a pilot expansion into inner communities such as Newlands, Birch Tree Hill and Windsor Park Rd (the official map can be found on ndc.ky/arrive-alive-345-2025/)—improving access to safe transportation options for more residents.

Eric Bush, JP – Chair, National Road Safety Committee:

“The NRSC’s goal is simple but critical: to reduce road fatalities during the New Year’s holiday to zero — and to see that improvement expand across the entire year. Keeping Cayman’s roads safe requires a multi-agency effort, and AA345 has been a vital part of that mission for 25 years. We want people not only to know about this free service, but to use it. This holiday season, plan ahead, make responsible choices, and remember: Be Alive. Arrive Alive 345.”

As AA345 enters its 25th year, the Ministry, NRSC and NDC are urging the public to pay close attention to all road-safety messaging being shared across Cayman during the Christmas and New Year period. Residents will see increased reminders across roadside signage, social media, news outlets, WhatsApp updates, and community channels. We encourage everyone to:

Plan ahead and choose a sober option—whether that means riding the AA345 bus, choosing a designated driver, or arranging transport.

Familiarize yourself with the AA345 bus routes and times to ensure safe travel on New Year’s Eve.

Circulate route information within families, workplaces, churches, and friend groups to help ensure no one drives impaired.

Every share, conversation, and safe choice plays a part in keeping our community safe.

Brenda Watson – Director, National Drug Council:

“For 25 years, the NDC’s AA345 Campaign has focused on one mission: promoting responsible decisions on our roads. Our messaging has remained consistent — designate before you celebrate, drive safe and drive sober, and ride free on New Year’s Eve. By keeping the AA345 bus service free of charge, we support safer choices during a time of heightened risk. This collaborative approach reinforces our shared goal: saving lives, reducing harm, and encouraging responsible decisions.”

Together, let’s help ensure Cayman arrives alive this holiday season.