"Studies show that we can prevent up to 85% of traumatic brain injuries by simply using a bicycle helmet," Brian Dean with UF Health Trauma explained.

Alachua County and Gainesville city officials are working to improve how residents can bike and walk throughout the region with a new countywide bicycle and pedestrian master plan.

Traffic safety leaders are asking for input from Gainesville neighbors about a dangerous intersection as part of the city’s Vision Zero initiative to make streets safer.

Southwest 12th Street and Southwest 10th Street were recently converted into a one-way pair earlier this month as part of a city transportation project aimed at improving safety for drivers, pedestrians and cyclists.

City bus riders were directly impacted when several routes were eliminated or altered last summer, when a new budget took effect.

Ocala leaders are working to make traveling downtown a little easier on the weekends.

Scheduled changes are expected to take effect on Aug. 18, 2025.

Though topics at the listening session ranged from transportation to community engagement, concerns about the quality and safety of Alachua County Road 234 took up most of the conversation.

Route changes are expected to begin June 30 and may continue into the fall.

Area residents attended a second community workshop at The Historic Thomas Center to share input on how to make Alachua County's roads safer and more accessible.