FORWARD Orlando

Last updated on July 24, 2024

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The City of Orlando was awarded more than $3 million toward construction and implementation of 28 additional quick build projects across the city, as well as the update to our Vision Zero plan and the creation of a Pedestrian Facilities Plan to improve pedestrian safety across the city, especially in high traffic areas.

Funded through the 2023 USDOT Safe Streets and Roads for All grant, FORWARD Orlando will transform high-need areas for pedestrian safety into dynamic living labs for safety countermeasures, quick-build and demonstration activities. These demonstration activities will inform a 5-year update to the Vision Zero Action Plan as well as development of the city’s Pedestrian Facilities Plan.

The local funding contribution of $791,600 will be contributed from the proceeds of the automated red light enforcement program. These funds are designated toward projects that provide safety improvements for all roadway users, including bicycle and pedestrians.

  1. Vision Zero Orlando: Safety Action Plan Updates 
  2. Pedestrian Facilities Plan 
  3. Demonstration Activities: Quick Build Safety Projects – 28 locations 
  • Selected schools, parks and community centers based on proximity to the High Injury Network 

 Quick Build Demonstration Area

 District 
 Vista Pointe Elementary  1
 Lake Nona High School  1
 Azalea Park Elementary  2
 Roberto Clemente Middle  2
 Dover Shores Elementary  2
 College Park Middle School  3
 Edgewater High School  3
 Audubon Park School  3
 Baldwin Park Elementary  3
 McCoy Elementary  3
 Rosemont Elementary  3
 Orlando Gifted Academy  4
 Blankner School  4
 Lake Lucerne Park  4
 Orlando Festival Park   4
 Hillcrest Magnet  4
 Rock Lake Elementary  5
 Jones High School  5
 OCPS Ace  5
 J.B. Callahan Neighborhood Center  5
 Lake Dot Park  5
 John H. Jackson Neighborhood Center   5
 Millenia Elementary  6
 James R. Smith Neighborhood Center  6
 Eagle's Nest Elementary  6
 Washington Shores Elementary  6
 Catalina Elementary  6
 Memorial Middle  6

Released in June 2023, the City of Orlando’s Quick Build Guide outlines how, where, when and why to implement quick-build projects. The city's Transportation Department realized a need to find a solution to our increasing population, increasing safety needs and stagnant budget. This guide gives us interim solutions making it easier and more affordable for our city to implement safety improvements, our communities to recommend changes to their streets, and our districts to receive interim solutions before more permanent infrastructure is funded and installed. This guide supports the city’s commitment to Vision Zero and improving safety at an accelerated rate. 

Project Snapshot

  • Type: USDOT Safe Streets and Roads for All grant
  • District(s): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6

Timeline

Grant Agreement Approved

July 2024

Consultant Selection

August - October 2024

Anticipated Kick Off

December 2024

Anticipated Close Out

September 2026

Contact

Laura Hardwicke, Safety Mobility Manager
laura.hardwicke@orlando.gov

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