Darrell Moody, Public Information Officer
Darrell.Moody2@ocfl.net
Saving Lives: Completion of the Rio Grande Avenue Safety Improvements
Mayor Demings will hold a news conference on Wednesday.
WHAT:
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings will announce the completion of the South Rio Grande Avenue Pedestrian Safety Improvement Project. The project was funded by the Accelerated Transportation Safety Program, which uses existing revenue sources to address the unique transportation needs of each commission district. Among the improvements to pedestrian safety are a speed limit reduction from 45 to 35 mph (completed in 2022), new and upgraded sidewalks and ramps, painted crosswalks, and shortened crosswalk distances. Pedestrian refuge islands help people cross the road one direction at a time, and on each side of the road, there are buffered bike lanes in both directions.
WHEN:
Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at 10:30 a.m.
WHERE:
New Covenant Baptist Church
2210 Rio Grande Avenue, Orlando, FL 32805
MORE INFORMATION:
Mayor Jerry Demings will join District 6 Commissioner Mike Scott, Orange County Traffic Engineer Humberto Castillero, and Bike/Walk Central Florida Executive Director Emily Bush to highlight elements of the project and how the Accelerated Transportation Safety Program aligns with the County’s commitment to improve pedestrian safety.
About Orange County Government: Orange County Government strives to serve its residents and guests with integrity, honesty, fairness and professionalism. Located in Central Florida, Orange County includes 13 municipalities and is home to world-famous theme parks, one of the nation’s largest convention centers and a thriving life science research park. Seven elected members make up the Board of County Commissioners, including the Mayor, who is elected countywide. For more information, please visit www.OCFL.net or go to Orange County Government’s social media channels.