VOLUSIA COUNTY -- Volusia County drivers have their own idea of what needs to be done to make driving in their community more efficient, like Logan Woodruff, a long-time Volusia County resident.
- River to Sea TPO asks residents about roads
- TPO Giving away free resort stay for filling out survey
- Fill out the survey at TellTheTPO.com
"Sometimes I see lights in places that don’t seem like they're really useful … and sometimes I see intersections that need lights that don’t have anything," Woodruff said.
Iana Charles would rather see the County be safer.
"I'm a big person on sidewalks … I have a kid," Charles said.
The River to Sea Transportation Planning Organization is responsible for carrying out the area's roadway projects for Volusia County and southeastern Flagler County.
They’re not surprised if you haven’t heard of them.
“I think a lot of people have no idea who the River to Sea TPO is,” said Pam Blankenship of the River to Sea TPO.
They want to make sure now that you know who they are and what they do. And they want your help to carry out their vision by filling out their annual ‘Tell the TPO’ survey -- so much so that they are offering a big reward.
“We are giving away a three-day, two-night stay at the Shores Resort and Spa in Daytona Beach Shores,” Blankenship said. “So, it’s a pretty good odds to win since it’s a local survey -- better than the lottery!”
So, what's new this year?
For one, the River to Sea TPO listed the 10 highest crash locations in their planning area, including the intersection at International Speedway Boulevard and Clyde Morris Boulevard, and one at International Speedway Boulevard and Williamson Road.
They want you to rank the top three locations of those 10 that you find to be the most dangerous.
The other interesting question they are asking is what you think the top three priorities are in terms of where to allocate funding, whether it's to widen sidewalks, improve roadway safety, or build new streets and roadways.
So how much does this survey factor in percentage-wise moving forward?
“Probably at this point maybe (at) 10 percent,” Blankenship said. “There isn’t enough public participation, and that’s part of what the survey is all about.”
Some Volusia residents are just happy that their voices are going to be heard.
“The roads are so busy at times … they’re dangerous!” Charles exclaimed.
If you would like to fill out the ‘Tell The TPO Survey’ for 2018, go to TelltheTPO.com or you can text ‘TPOSurvey’ to 33222 on your phone.