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Change Makers / News / News To Use

Op-Ed: How Powerless I Felt, but How Hopeful I am to See Real Changes to Our Transportation Safety Policies and Achieve Vision Zero

As a Professional Engineer, I thought I had done my part to make our roads safer. That was until a few days ago, when I realized that, unfortunately, there are limitations to what roadway engineers can do. We can’t force drivers to follow simple rules, don’t text and drive or […]

News To Use

National Research Group Explores Proactive Approach to Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety

Recently a national research group presented their findings on a more comprehensive approach to preventing pedestrian vs. car crashes in cities. While most cities take a “reactive” approach—looking at crash data to identify dangerous roads or intersections, then working to make them safer, this study is designed to identify those […]

Community Events

DTO wants to hear about your vision for the North Quarter

Want to be a part of transforming an area of downtown Orlando? The city wants to hear from you. Learn and share your thoughts during their upcoming workshops and studios. Help develop the transportation vision for the North Quarter Join the city in developing a Transportation Vision for the North […]

People On Foot

Walkable communities: Turning today’s vision into reality

Creating Vibrant Communities A recent Wall Street Journal article brings about a few questions: Shouldn’t everyone be able to live somewhere that offers a safe, healthy and walkable environment? How do we create more vibrant communities while improving safety for all?  These are more than just goals or ideas for […]

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Orlando Sentinel: Pedestrians, bicyclists could soon see safer conditions in Winter Park

The City of Winter Park has a lot of great things going for it when it comes to the biking and walking scene – just look at its SunRail station, bustling Park Avenue and Cady Way Trail. The city is committed to continuing its pursuit of safer streets by creating […]