November marked an active month for community engagement as DDEC connected with residents across Palm Springs through six distinct events to advance our Vision Zero and Complete Streets initiatives.
55+ Senior Health Expo Takes Center Stage
The 55+ Senior Health Expo, where 30 seniors shared their transportation experiences. The interactive session revealed:
- 88% of participants were women
- 35% reported past traffic incident involvement
- Morning hours (6-10 AM) emerged as peak travel times
- Specific concerns about speeding on Greenbrier Drive and Dolan Road
Halloween Events Connect Communities
Village of Palm Springs Trunk or Treat
The Village’s Trunk or Treat celebration transformed our Vision Zero booth into an engaging safety hub. Children and parents learned about road safety, with our team distributing candy and giving out flyers with safety information on how to enhance visibility during evening walks and bike rides.
Halloween Festival at OB Johnson Park – Hallandale Beach
Our Halloween celebration at OB Johnson Park brought together 200 community members, with 131 providing valuable feedback through our Complete Streets survey. Key findings:
- 74% support traffic calming measures
- 78% prefer separated or protected bike lanes
- 63% prioritize safer pedestrian crossings
- 45% emphasize the need for better lighting
Ice Cream Social Sparks Safety Conversations
At our neighborhood ice cream social, residents discussed transportation safety while enjoying cool treats. The casual setting encouraged open dialogue about:
- Pedestrian crossing improvements
- Bike lane preferences
- Traffic speed concerns
- Neighborhood safety priorities
Flea Market Outreach Expands Our Reach in Hallandale Beach
Our booth at the local flea market connected with early-morning shoppers, gathering insights from residents who might not attend traditional community meetings. The informal setting helped us understand:
- Weekend travel patterns
- Local shopping route safety needs
- Multimodal access concerns
- Community safety priorities
Digital Innovation Showcase
Orlando Toro represented DDEC at Club del Networking – Palm Beach, highlighting our innovative outreach methods:
- Multilingual virtual workshops
- Social media engagement strategies
- On-demand audio content
- Short-form video storytelling
Join us in December as we continue building a safer Florida for everyone!
