Vision Zero and roadway safety
Summary
Clay County adopted a goal of zero traffic deaths by 2050, backed by a federal-grant-eligible safety plan targeting the US 17/FL 21/FL 16 'triangle.' Residents worry most about biking safety and DUI, and the sheriff reported ~24 fatalities and 200+ DUI arrests last year.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed May 12, 2026.
Impact analysis
Projects are mostly 80/20 federal-local matches, but street lighting and policy changes could carry real ongoing costs.
Everyone who drives, walks, or bikes on the county's most dangerous corridors.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Board of County Commissioners Meeting - May 12, 2026
The county is applying for up to $3.88M in federal funds for a CR 215 turn lane, a roundabout at SR 21/CR 215, and a Blanding Boulevard access plan, with a $970,000 local match.
Board of County Commissioners Meeting - Feb 24, 2026
Clay County adopted a goal of zero traffic deaths by 2050, backed by a federal-grant-eligible safety plan targeting the US 17/FL 21/FL 16 'triangle.' Residents worry most about biking safety and DUI, and the sheriff reported ~24 fatalities and 200+ DUI arrests last year.
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