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Things to Know When Buying a Bicycle for a Child
You may think it was just yesterday that your child could barely pedal his tricycle, and now he wants a two-wheeler bike. Perhaps your slightly older child has outgrown his bike and is ready for the next size and model. Buying a new bicycle for your child is not difficult, but you should think about what type of bike they need, how long they will use the bike and how much money you should spend. Do your research before you get to the store to make your purchasing decision easier. Click Here for some bike buying guidelines.
The Space Coast TPO has many resources to help you teach your child proper rules of the road and bicycle safety. We also have brochures and staff members that can teach you about proper helmet fit. Please remember don’t purchase a bicycle without providing a helmet as well. Florida Law states children must wear a properly fitted helmet until they are 16. If you are financial unable to purchase a helmet with a bicycle the TPO has resources to provide assistance. For additional information on purchasing a bicycle, the rules of the road or bicycle helmets contact the TPO at 321-690-6890.
Florida HSMV Emergency Contact Registration
Police and Fire personnel respond to a wide variety of emergencies, some of which involve victims who are unable to speak due to serious injury or medical condition. If you were not able to communicate effectively with emergency personnel, how would they know who to contact a family member or friend on your behalf? One solution is to provide your emergency contact information to the Florida Drivers License Office so that it will be available to law enforcement in case of an emergency. To do so, you can stop by the Florida Drivers License Office or go online and enter the information yourself at https://www8.hsmv.state.fl.us/eci/ . If you have privacy concerns, please understand that this information is stored securely in the Driver and Vehicle Information Database for the sole purpose of law enforcement officers to use in an emergency contact situation.
Florida 511 – Florida’s 511 Traveler Information App for iPhone
Florida 511 is a new application that provides users with fast and friendly traffic updates in their vicinity. The app offers text and audio updates on congestion, incidents, construction and more. Users can get information in their area, along a personalized route or in most Florida cities or metro areas. All Florida 511 traffic data is provided by the Florida Department of Transportation.
Available on iTunes.
FEATURES
- Get Traffic Information based on
- GPS location
- a Florida city or metro area
- a personalized My Florida 511 route created at www.FL511.com
- Traffic updates can be provided in a text, map-based, and audio format
- Show cameras for surrounding traffic incidents
- Get Travel Times based your location and current direction of travel
- Use Feedback to submit traffic incidents in your location or provide general comments
- Select a Traffic Range and define the size of the area in which you want traffic alerts
- Filter out Construction alerts
- Select AutoPlay to hear all current incidents at start up
TPO Committees Tentative 2012 Meeting Calendars
TPO and TAC/CAC - Meeting Calendar
BPTAC - Meeting Calendar
CTST/TIM - Meeting Calendar
SCTPO Strategic Plan
Chairman Schultz requested staff develop a strategic plan to provide guidance to the now independent TPO. The plan reflects considerable staff discussion, a review of other MPO/TPO plans and comments made by TPO and Committee members.The structure is consistent with the format commonly used for strategic plans: vision, mission, core values, goals, strategies and objectives.
SCTPO Strategic Plan - Adopted 11/10/2011
Upcoming Meetings:
TAC/CAC Meeting: 10:00 AM, Monday, December 5, 2011 Agendas
TPO Meeting: 9:00 AM, Thursday, December 8, 2011, Agendas
No BPTAC or CTST Meetings this month
Meeting Locations:
All meetings (unless otherwise noted) take place at the Brevard County Government Center located at:
2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Building C
Viera, FL 32940
TAC/CAC: Space Coast Room, second floor.
TPO: Florida Room, third floor.
CTST: Atlantic Room, third floor.
BPTAC: Building B, Magnolia Room, first floor.
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