OCALA, FL (352today.com) – Safer roads don’t happen by accident. Thanks to the collaborative efforts of local leaders, planners, and first responders, Marion County is gaining recognition for putting safety first—making everyday travel safer for families, students, and commuters alike.
On May 9, the Ocala/Marion County Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) and Marion County were honored at the Central Florida Safety Summit for their work on the Safety Matters Initiative, a community-focused effort aimed at reducing crashes and saving lives.
“They decided a couple of years ago that they wanted to bring together nine counties in Central Florida and focus on safety, leadership, elected officials, engineers, planners, law enforcement, fire and rescue, and to bring everyone together,” said Rob Balmes, director of the Ocala/Marion County TPO. “Part of it is to focus in on a strategic plan that they developed. They want to see that plan continue to live on, look for opportunities to learn from each other, share best practices, and highlight a lot of good things that have been happening.”…