Is Volusia safe and walkable?
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The Daytona-Deltona-Deland metro area was recently ranked as the most dangerous US metropolitan area for walkers.
— Florida League of Women Voters
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Volusia is the single deadliest county in the entire U.S. for traffic fatalities, per capita, for counties with over 500,000 residents.
— Daytona Beach News-Journal
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The average resident of Volusia County cannot walk to a single restaurant or coffee shop within five minutes of their home.
— WalkScore.com
Why make Volusia walkable?
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Walkable cities are better for the economy. Bringing people closer to where they shop can increase retail sales 170%.
— CityChangers.org
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Walkable Cities are cheaper and chiller. Central Floridians spend upwards of 61 hours in traffic and $1,200 a year on gas.
— Orange County & Fox35
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Walkable Cities are healthier. Walking just 30 minutes can reduce heart disease risk by 35% and reduces social isolation.
— Heart Foundation
How do we make Volusia walkable?
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Engage with Volusia residents and educate them on the social, health, and environmental benefits of walkable cities.
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Serve on city and county Planning and Development boards to ensure our zoning and permitting is promoting walkability.
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Support candidates for office who prioritize pedestrian and bicyclist safety and smart, walkable development.
Who’s in charge of all this?
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Daytona Beach
Daytona Beach’s zoning and development are overseen by a seven-member citizens panel called the Planning Board. They meet on the 1st Thursday of each month at 6pm @ City Hall.
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Ormond Beach
Ormond Beach’s zoning and development are overseen by a seven-member citizens panel called the Planning Board. They meet on the 2nd Thursday of each month as needed @ City Hall.
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Port Orange
Port Orange’s zoning and development are overseen by a seven-member citizens panel called the Planning Commission. They meet on the 4th Thursday of each month at 5:30pm @ City Hall.
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DeLand
DeLand’s zoning and development are overseen by a seven-member citizens panel called the Planning Board. They meet on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 5pm @ City Hall.