Orange County Marks One Year of Accelerated Transportation Safety Program with 76 Projects Completed

One year after Orange County launched its Accelerated Transportation Safety Program, County officials are reporting strong progress in improving roadway safety, access and mobility for residents across all six districts.

The program was established in 2023 as a fast-tracked initiative to identify and deliver critical transportation safety improvements in high-priority areas. With an emphasis on pedestrian safety, traffic calming, lighting and transit infrastructure, the program was designed to address long-standing community concerns at a rapid pace.

Since its inception, 76 projects have been completed under the program, including the installation of 44 new sidewalks, 25 roadway lighting enhancements and seven safety-specific improvements. These projects are part of the County’s broader commitment to reducing crashes, improving walkability and increasing equitable access to public transportation.

“Orange County is building better access, mobility and efficiency through this important program,” said Mayor Jerry L. Demings. “And, with a year under our belt, I’m excited to say that much has been accomplished, and much more will be as program efforts continue.”

Among the most significant accomplishments completed this year:

• Rio Grande Avenue Pedestrian Safety Improvements – Enhanced crosswalks, signage and pedestrian refuge areas now provide a safer route for students and residents walking along this busy corridor.
• Town Center Boulevard – New speed feedback signs and temporary bi-directional median openings were installed to improve driver awareness and traffic flow in a growing commercial and residential zone. After a one-year assessment period, County engineers will make recommendations on making these improvements permanent.
• Kirby Smith Road and Tyson Road – This area saw a range of improvements including speed tables, raised crosswalks, a new 4-way stop, fresh pavement striping and new lighting along Tyson Road. A sidewalk installation along the south side of Tyson just started construction this month.

Looking ahead, the County is working on Clarcona-Ocoee Road — an area with documented speeding issues and past fatalities – with speed feedback signs and other safety improvements. The County is preparing to break ground on the traffic signal project, which will install both a pedestrian crosswalk signal and a full traffic signal. Completion is expected by mid 2027.

In parallel, Orange County is investing $55 million over five years to improve the LYNX regional transportation system. These funds have already enabled more frequent bus service and shorter wait times, resulting in a 35 percent jump in ridership on those improved routes. One route serving the Washington Shores neighborhood saw an 81 percent increase in Sunday riders. As part of the program, 264 new bus shelters will also be installed countywide.

With dozens of additional projects underway or planned, the  ATSP initiative continues to deliver meaningful improvements that residents can see — and feel — on the road.

For more, go to Accelerated Transportation Safety Program.

Completed Safety Projects:
Last updated July 2025

• District 1 – Town Center Boulevard: Speed table and Feedback Sign installation – Completed March 2025
• District 1 – Town Center Boulevard: Bi-Directional Median at Town Place Boulevard – Completed March 2025
• District 1 – Town Center Boulevard: Bi-Directional Median at Hunters Creek Promenade Plaza – Completed March 2025
• District 1 – Horizon West: Tattant Boulevard and Overstreet Road – Completed November 2024
• District 4 – Kirby Smith Road: Kirby Smith Road at North Shore Golf Club Boulevard – February 2025
• District 6 – Rio Grande Avenue Short Term: Holden Avenue to Gore Street – Completed November 2024
• District 6 – Rio Grande Avenue Mid Term: Holden Avenue to Gore Street – Completed November 2024

Completed Roadway Lighting Projects:
Last updated July 2025

• District 1 – Avalon Road: Sunridge Boulevard to the Turnpike – Completed June 2024
• District 1 – Bethune Avenue: East Bay Street to East Maple Street – Completed June 2024
• District 1 – Hempel Avenue: State Road 408 to Lake Nally Woods Drive – Completed March 2025
• District 1 – Hempel Avenue: Lake Nally Woods Drive to Farmwood Circle – Completed March 2025
• District 1 – Maguire Road: Park Ridge Gotha Road to Wonder Lane – Completed January 2025
• District 1 – Overstreet Road: Londale Boulevard to Ficquette – Completed April 2025
• District 1 – Turkey Lake Road: Lakewood Plaza Drive to Majorca Place – Completed March 2025
• District 2 – East Votaw Road: North Wekiwa Springs Road to Via Florence Drive – Completed April 2024
• District 2 – A D Mims Road: North Apopka Vineland Road to Carriage Oak Court – Completed January 2025
• District 2 – Wurst Road: Peters Avenue to North Lakewood Avenue – Completed December 2024
• District 3 – East Landstreet Road: Boggy Creek Road to Atlantic Avenue – Completed April 2024
• District 3 – Peel Avenue: Orange Peel Court to East Kaley Avenue – Completed August 2024
• District 3 – South Bumby Avenue: Raehn Street to Curry Ford Road – Completed July 2024
• District 3 – South Oxalis Drive: Dahlia Drive to Sage Drive – Completed April 2024
• District 3 – South Primrose Drive: Raehn Street to Curry Ford Road – Completed July 2024
• District 4 – Narcoossee Road: County Line to Selten Way – Completed May 2025
• District 4 – Wetherbee Road: East Wetherbee Road to Jetstream Drive – Completed February 2025
• District 4 – Tyson Road: Narcoossee Road to Kirby Smith Road – Completed May 2025
• District 5 – Bancroft Boulevard: Nettleton Street to Starry Street – Completed August 2024
• District 6 – Mercy Drive: West Colonial Drive to Old Winter Garden Road – Completed February 2024
• District 6 – Old Winter Garden Road: North Texas Avenue to Dobson Street – Completed February 2025
• District 6 – Premier Roadway: Dividend Drive to Currency Drive – Completed January 2025
• District 6 – Chancellor Drive: Emperor Drive to Orlando Central Parkway – Completed January 2025
• District 6 – Conroy Road: South John Young Parkway to Moonglow Boulevard – Completed October 2024

Completed Sidewalk Projects:
Last updated July 2025

• District 2 – Baltimore Drive: Alloway Street to Kingswood Drive – Completed June 2024
• District 2 – Ormond Avenue: Adrienne Drive to Avalone Drive – Completed September 2024
• District 2 – Gull Drive: East Votaw Road to Abigail Drive – Completed September 2024
• District 2 – Gayle Ridge Drive: Adrienne Drive to Ormond Avenue – Completed September 2024
• District 2 – Bethesda Street: Abigail Drive to Avalone Drive – Completed September 2024
• District 2 – Avalone Drive: Abigail Drive to Ormond Avenue – Completed September 2024
• District 2 – Boxwood Drive: Atlantis Drive to Quenton Drive – Completed July 2024
• District 2 – Fontaine Drive: Sugar Pine Road to Woodstock Drive – Completed July 2024
• District 2 – Mendelin Street: County Line to South Lake Cortez Drive – Completed November 2024
• District 2 – Line Drive: South of East Evelyn Drive to Orangehurst Street – Completed September 2024
• District 2 – East Evelyn Drive: North Line Drive to North Lake Cortez Drive – Completed November 2024
• District 2 – Maxwell Drive: North Line Drive to North Lake Cortez Drive – Completed November 2024
• District 2 – Ramsey Drive: North Line Drive to North Lake Cortez Drive – Completed November 2024
• District 2 – Nova Drive: North Line Drive to North Lake Cortez Drive – Completed November 2024
• District 2 – Oak Drive: North Line Drive to North Lake Cortez Drive – Completed November 2024
• District 2 – Balkan Street: North Line Drive to North Lake Cortez Drive – Completed November 2024
• District 2 – Orangehurst Street: North Line Drive to North Lake Cortez Drive – Completed November 2024
• District 2 – North Lake Cortez Drive: Orangehurst Street to East Evelyn Drive – Completed November 2024
• District 2 – Woodstock Drive: Atlantis Drive to Apopka Boulevard – Completed July 2024
• District 2 – Groome Drive: Groome Drive – Completed July 2024
• District 2 – Lake Eve Drive: Lake Eve Drive/Sutton Drive – Completed July 2024
• District 2 – Sheeler Avenue: North Orange Blossom Trail to South Apopka Boulevard – Completed June 2024
• District 2 – Westwood Heights: Grassmere Lane – Completed May 2025
• District 2 – Westwood Heights: Wyndham Lane – Completed May 2025
• District 2 – Woodbridge Lane: Westbury Drive to Sheringham Road – Completed May 2025
• District 2 – Westwood Heights: Westbury Drive and Sheringham Road – Completed May 2025
• District 3 – Wakulla Way: South Orange Blossom Trail to Chipola Circle – Completed June 2024
• District 3 – Hidalgo Drive: Vera Cruz Lane to Lake Margaret Drive – Completed January 2025
• District 3 – Tampico Drive: Vera Cruz Lane to Lake Margaret Drive – Completed January 2025
• District 3 – Vera Cruz Lane: Tampico Drive to Hidalgo Drive – Completed January 2025
• District 3 – Simmons Road: Conway Landings Drive to Blonigen Avenue – Completed February 2025
• District 3 – Oleander Drive: Amber Road to North Semoran Boulevard – Completed July 2025
• District 5 – Jasper Drive: Dominion Avenue to Tiffany Drive – Completed January 2025
• District 5 – Diamond Drive: Partridge Lane to Tiffany Drive – Completed January 2025
• District 5 – Agate Lane: Jasper Drive to North Forsyth Road – Completed January 2025
• District 5 – Tiffany Drive: Dorris Drive to Jasper Drive – Completed January 2025
• District 5 – Amethyst Lane: Dorris Drive to North Forsyth Road – Completed January 2025
• District 5 – Sue Ann Street: Sue Ann Street – Completed February 2025
• District 5 – Goldenrod Road: Aloma Avenue to Palmetto Avenue – Completed May 2025
• District 6 – Lancelot Avenue: Chantry Street to Old Winter Garden Road – Completed October 2024
• District 6 – Hart Boulevard: Chantry Street to Old Winter Garden Road – Completed October 2024
• District 6 – Buena Vista Avenue: Chantry Street to Old Winter Garden Road – Completed October 2024
• District 6 – Observatory Drive: Chantry Street to Old Winter Garden Road – Completed October 2024
• District 6 – Jansen Street: Observatory Drive to Lancelot Avenue – Completed October 2024
• District 6 – West Washington Street: Powers Drive to Lancelot Avenue – Completed October 2024