| Subject: | 2015 Application for FDOT High Visibility Enforcement Award for Pedestrian & Bicycle Safety |
| Summary: | The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), through a Task Work Order with the University of South Florida, is partnering with law enforcement agencies for support to enhance a comprehensive safety campaign that promotes safe pedestrian, bicyclist and driver behaviors in high priority counties throughout the State. These agencies will conduct high visibility enforcement (HVE) campaigns in conjunction with other education efforts to keep pedestrians and bicyclists safe on Florida's roadways.
The City of Orlando Police Department is applying for $58,500.00 for its law enforcement campaign targeting pedestrians and bicycle safety. The funds are limited to overtime specific to improving pedestrian and bicycle safety in the City of Orlando. |
| Fiscal and Efficiency Data: | FIS not required at this time. |
| Recommended Action: | Approval of the application for the FDOT High Visibility Enforcement award and approval for execution of the Application by the Chief of Police, subject to review and approval by the City Attorney's Office and the Grants Development Supervisor. |
| Contact: | Lilian Draisin, Natasha Williams, Karen Haley |