Transportation

Zero Fatalities: Orange County Adopts Vision Zero Strategies to Save Lives

Each year, more than 42,000 people are killed on American streets, and thousands more are injured. In 2022, there were 209 fatalities and 1,208...

Orange County 2023 Year in Review: Taking it to the Next Level

From investing in its residents and workforce, to improving public transit and taking a stand against gun violence, Orange County made significant strides in...

Orange County Construction Update: Kirkman Road Extension Moving Ahead

With Universal’s Epic Universe theme park scheduled to open by the summer of 2025, road construction has begun on the Kirkman Road extension project...

Orange County Community Conference: A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood

On October 14, 2023, Orange County will host its in-person Community Conference, an annual event that provides residents an opportunity to learn about innovative...

A Look Ahead: Mayor Demings’ Priorities for 2023

When Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings gave his Oath of Office speech on December 6, 2022, he outlined some key focus areas for...

Public Works Manager’s Passion: Keeping Pedestrians and Bicyclists Safe

When it comes to pedestrian and bicycle safety, no local public servant is as dedicated to the cause as Lauren Torres, project manager at...

Orange County Solutions are Making Pine Hills Roads Safer for Everyone

In early August, the Orange County Board of County Commissioners voted to adopt Vision Zero, an effective method of eliminating all traffic fatalities and...

Orange County Receives National Honors for 2021 Initiatives

Orange County has been recognized with six 2022 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo). The awards honor innovative, effective county government...

Orange County Public Works Pitches in after Tragic Crash

It was a horrific accident in March of 2021, as FHP troopers determined a speeding SUV struck the side of a car, killing two...