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File #: 2025-19246   
Type: Proclamation and Presentation Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 5/21/2025 Meeting Body Board of County Commissioners
On agenda: 6/3/2025 Final action:
Title: PRESENTATION - Florida Department of Transportation Outreach Award for the Safety Matters Video Series - Rob Balmes, Director, Transportation Planning Organization (Presentation Only)

 

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PRESENTATION - Florida Department of Transportation Outreach Award for the Safety Matters Video Series - Rob Balmes, Director, Transportation Planning Organization (Presentation Only)

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INITIATOR:

DEPARTMENT:

Rob Balmes, Director

Transportation Planning Organization

 

DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND:

Marion County, in partnership with the Ocala/Marion Transportation Planning Organization (TPO), created the Safety Matters initiative to remind the community of roadway safety. The Safety Matters Series is a community-driven effort dedicated to promoting roadway safety across Marion County. This collaborative initiative underscores the importance of protecting all roadway users, including drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists.

 

In partnership with key stakeholders, the Safety Matters initiative engages the community through education and awareness, reminding everyone of their shared responsibility in fostering safer roadways.

 

On May 9, 2025, the Ocala/Marion County Transportation Planning Organization and Marion County were awarded the Outreach Award at the Florida Department of Transportation Central Florida Safety Summit for their work on the Safety Matters Initiative.

 

BUDGET/IMPACT:

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RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Recommended action

Presentation only. 

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