Happy Birthday Duval County CTST!

We are excited to celebrate the 25th birthday of Duval County’s Community Traffic Safety Team (CTST)!

Duval County’s CTST was established on March 30, 1995. They were the second team organized in the Northeast Florida region and part of the Florida Department of Transportation District Two’s Community Traffic Safety Program.

25 Year Anniversary Celebration Photo Slide Show of the Duval County CTST: 

Over the last quarter century, the Duval CTST has been recognized by groups like NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) and AAA for their wonderful efforts in promoting traffic safety. Through the years, Duval team members have gone above and beyond to help improve and educate issues regarding traffic safety. They have been an integral part of solving traffic safety concerns in their community. These dedicated members include city, county, state, private industry and citizens. These groups all work together with state assistance to reduce local traffic-related fatalities and injuries throughout Jacksonville.
Community Traffic Safety Teams (CTSTs) are locally based groups of highway safety advocates who are committed to solving traffic safety problems. This is done through a comprehensive, multi-jurisdictional, multi-disciplinary approach.
Multi-disciplinary means integrating efforts of the four “E” disciplines that work in highway safety. This includes Engineering, Education/public information, Enforcement, and Emergency Medical Services.  By combining these various disciplines, the CTSTs help to solve local traffic safety problems related to the driver, the vehicle and the roadway. We celebrate the birthdays of all the teams of the Northeast FDOT, District Two’s CTSP. Be sure to check out our YouTube channel for more team anniversary/birthday celebration videos. Read more about our Teams here.

Pedestrian Safety – Traffic Control Box Wraps

Traffic Control Box Wraps: “Push, Wait, Walk”

Over 70 pedestrian safety traffic control box wraps have been installed in Northeast Florida with a message that reminds walkers to “Always Use The Crosswalk, Walk On Sidewalks & Be Aware!” When crossing at a lighted intersection with a crosswalk, it is important to “Push” the crosswalk button, “Wait” for the light to change and cars to completely stop, and “Walk” with caution while making sure oncoming cars are stopping and drivers see you in the crosswalk. Take a look at the quick highlight video of this message on traffic control boxes.

No Regrets When You Cross With Care

Your Community Traffic Safety Team is dedicated to “Bringing You Home Safely.” Remember to always use a crosswalk or cross at an intersection, not in the middle of a block. Walk on the sidewalk or facing traffic as far from traffic as possible when a sidewalk is not available. Constantly be aware, and make sure drivers see you!

We have also been targeting drivers with its “No Regrets When You DRIVE WITH CARE” safety messages and continues to promote safe driving education and reminders. Over the past year, the campaign has been extended onto streets for a positive reminder to walkers everywhere to be safe and arrive alive.

Visit our Pedestrian Safety page for more information and resources.

Video clip of the first pedestrian safety message being installed on a traffic control box: Crosswalk Safety

pedestrian safety - traffic control wraps

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