Sidewalk Program - Engineering - Public Works - Seminole County Government

ENGINEERING

Sidewalk Program

Welcome to the Sidewalk Program web site.
The Sidewalk Program is a special project of the Seminole County Engineering Division.

WHAT IS THE SIDEWALK PROGRAM?
The Sidewalk Program was developed by overwhelming voter support of the 2nd Generation One-Cent Sales Tax Program. By building new sidewalks, the Sidewalk Program enhances mobility, but the predominate function of the program is to provide a safe passage for pedestrians, especially children.

CONTACT INFORMATION

	Dave Andrews Engineer Phone: (407) 665-5716 E-mail: dandrews@seminolecountyfl.gov

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

SIDEWALK PROGRAM

The Question:

2. How are priorities developed?

The Answer:

Two documents provided a list of priorities for the Sidewalk Program. First, the School Safety Advisory Committee developed a list of projects. Historically, the pari-mutuel funds provided to the County ($450,000 annually) were used to fund projects ($4,000,000 - total) within this program. Secondly, the County completed a study in October 2000 that addressed all missing links and gaps of sidewalk in Seminole County. This study produced a priority list based on several factors with safety, especially school related, being the primary focus for the prioritization. The two lists were used to develop the program that was contained in the 2nd Generation Sales Tax Program.

SIDEWALK PROGRAM

	1. How is the funding for this program provided?
	2. How are priorities developed?
	3. Do sidewalks go on both or one side of the roadway?
	4. What happens to the landscaping and sprinkler systems in the County right-of-way?
	5. There may be conditions such as new schools, major developments or other factors that affect priorities. How do these factors get evaluated?
	6. The Dirt Road Paving Program allowed residents to "opt out." Does this "opt out" option exist for the Sidewalk Program?