1. River to Sea TPO Public Outreach FY 2016/17
Presentation to the BPAC
November 8, 2017

2. Media
TPO website update – streamlined and reorganized, easier to locate items
14,806 visitors – 2,705 more than FY 15/16
171 Facebook “likes”
74 Newspaper articles/mentions
1,881 people in database
1,640 people in mail database

3. Community Outreach Coordinator
Position added to TPO staff in January 2017
Coordinating and managing the community outreach and safety programs
Increasing the visibility of the TPO and promoting community involvement in the TPO’s planning and programs

4. Public Meetings & Hearings
Total of 12 public meetings and hearings held, including:
Annual TDLCB Public Hearing
TPO Planning Retreat in coordination with VCARD – 90 people
Transportation Improvement Program(TIP) & Priority List Public Hearings
Accessible Pedestrian Signals Plan – 3 public meetings – 40 people
Bicycle & Pedestrian Plan – 3 public meetings – 24 people
Public Participation Plan Public Hearing

5. Community Presentations
Rotary International Organization
Volusia County Division of Economic Development
Florida Planning and Zoning Association (FPZA)
Southeast Volusia Advertising Authority
International Speedway Boulevard (ISB) Coalition
Volusia County Association for Responsible Development (VCARD)
Florida Greenways and Trails Foundation (FGTF)
Save Our Neighborhoods
St. Johns River to Sea Loop Alliance
MidTown Health Equity Action Team (HEAT)

6. Distribution of Materials
Volusia County Bicycle Map for the Experienced Cyclist – 475
Walk & Ride DVD – 275
Bicycle Safety 3’ Car Decals – 600
Promotional Items – bags, lights, pens
Other items include:
LRTP Summary Brochure
TPO Annual Report
Tell the TPO Survey Results Summary

7. Outreach & Events 32 community events in FY 2016/17, including:
National Trails Day – 54 helmets
Summer School Helmet Fittings – 130 helmets
Sugar Mill Elementary
Freedom Elementary
Forest Lake Elementary
Tour de Palm Coast – 53 helmets
Port Orange Family Days – 278 helmets
Halifax Arts Festival – 170 helmets
Light Up Midtown Health Fair – 45 helmets

8. Outreach & Events...continued
Cycle Blast DeLand – 97 helmets
Holly Hill Police Helmet Enforcement Campaign – 60 helmets
VCARD Icebreaker
White Cane Awareness/Pedestrian Safety Day
ERAU’s “Not So Noisy” Bike Fair

9. Outreach Summary
More than 880 helmets properly fitted and donated to adults and children
an estimate of total people reached through committee and public meetings, community events and presentations and personal contacts
11,250