The Sarasota/Manatee Metropolitan Planning Organization
and Florida American Planning Association,
Sun Coast Chapter present:
NOVEMBER 16, 2020 to NOVEMBER 19, 2020
EVENT OVERVIEW
The 3rd annual Gulf Coast Safe Streets Summit (GCSSS) will be held virtually for the first time. The Summit is a collaborative effort between the Florida Department of Transportation and six metropolitan planning organizations; Forward Pinellas, Hernando/Citrus MPO, Hillsborough MPO, Pasco MPO, Polk TPO, and the Sarasota/Manatee MPO.
The Summit is an educational event that brings together national speakers, public officials, technical staff, sister counties, and community partners to elevate our efforts on how to design and implement safe and equitable transportation facilities for all modes of transportation.
Event registration is closed.
 Gravel PresentingGravel Presenting at the 1st Gulf Coast Safe Streets Summit |
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 Vision Zero Hero AwardExecutive Director presenting a Vision Zero Hero Award |
 Awards NomineeAwards Nominee standing next to bike rental in Tampa, FL. |
 VisionExecutive Director presenting Vision Zero Hero Award |
 Collaboration between MPOsSarasota/Manatee MPO and Hillsborough MPO's Executive Directors |
AGENDA
NOVEMBER 16, 2020
VIRTUAL
9:00AM
12:00PM
Sarasota/Manatee Safety Policy Panel
Join us for a panel discussion on how to reduce traffic-related fatalities and serious injuries in the Sarasota/Manatee region.
Adjourn
NOVEMBER 17, 2020
VIRTUAL
9:00AM
1:00PM
2:00PM
ADA Accessible D-Lite
Join us for an exclusive sneak peak, Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), Puerto Rico Highway Transportation Authority (PRHTA), Florida Division of Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the Florida LTAP Center present the essentials of accessible design for transportation professionals.
Lunch On Your Own
Sarasota/Manatee Virtual Tour
Join the Sarasota/Manatee MPO Transportation Planners on a tour of the Sarasota/Manatee region's trails, parks, downtowns, and beaches.
NOVEMBER 18, 2020
VIRTUAL
8:30AM
10:00AM
11:00AM
12:00PM
1:30PM
2:30PM
3:30PM
Welcome
This year’s virtual Gulf Coast Safe Street Summit will kick off with Hillsborough MPO Executive Director passing of the baton to the Sarasota/Manatee MPO Director followed by the MPO Chair Mayor Shirley Groover Bryant welcoming guests and introducing the keynote speaker, Jan Spence.
Session 1: Turning Data into People: The magic of Transportation Data and Community Engagement
Session 2: Bikeways and Planning Strategies
Lunch On Your Own
Session 3: Walk a Mile in Their Shoes: Helping People Outside of Cars
Session 4: How to Plan a Safe Transportation System for All Users Using a Systems Approach
Session 5: When you build it, will they come?
5:00PM
After Hours: Survey Says…! Virtual Happy Hour
NOVEMBER 19, 2020
VIRTUAL
8:30AM
10:00AM
11:00AM
12:00PM
1:30PM
2:30PM
3:30PM
5:00PM
The Champions Session
Secretary Nandam and Secretary Gwynn will give their addresses to guests with an update on state activities within their respective districts. The session will close with three elected officials describing plans, projects, or programs in their area that they championed to achieve safe roads for all modes.
Session 1: Where all my people at? Engaging the public virtually and equitably
Session 2: What Seems to be the Problem? Identifying System Dangers to Target Solutions
Lunch On Your Own
Session 3: Is it just me, or could it be safer out here?
Session 4: You CAN Get There From Here: Complete Connectivity and Management
Session 5: Take it for a spin before you go all in: Real world experience lessons
Bring your Party Hat!
Awards Ceremony
SPEAKERS
Click to learn more
CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS
Call for Presentations OPEN
Call for Presentations CLOSE
Presentations Review
Selection committee will review applications
Timeline
Selection Email
Presenters will be notified of final decision
Aug. 17th
Sept. 18th
Sept. 21st
to Oct. 2nd
Oct. 9th
CLOSED
