TPD to Conduct Proactive Patrol to Improve Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety

October 01, 2024

The Tallahassee Police Department (TPD) is committed to ensuring the safety of pedestrians and bicyclists through education and visibility.

Tallahassee is one of the top 10 cities in the state for traffic crashes resulting in serious or fatal injuries to pedestrians and bicyclists. Thus far in 2024, five pedestrians and one bicyclist suffered fatal injuries in traffic crashes.

For the fifth consecutive year, TPD will conduct proactive patrols in pre-determined areas through a High Visibility Enforcement (HVE) detail to reduce the number of crashes related to pedestrians and bicyclists in those areas. HVE details are funded through a contract with the University of North Florida in partnership with the Florida Department of Transportation. The goal of this enforcement effort is to increase compliance and awareness regarding traffic laws related to pedestrian and bicyclist safety in pre-determined areas that have been identified as having a high number of traffic crashes.

Effective in October, this heightened enforcement effort will continue through May 2025, focusing primarily on education to drivers, pedestrians and bicyclists; however, violations may result in warnings or citations depending on the circumstances.

Here are tips to keep everyone safe on the road:

• Drivers, obey speed limits, never operate a motor vehicle impaired and always watch for pedestrians and bicyclists.
• Bicyclists, obey traffic laws, ride with the direction of traffic, use lights when riding at night and wear reflective clothing.
• Pedestrians, cross roadways in crosswalks or at intersections, obey pedestrian signals and make sure you are visible to drivers when walking at night.

The areas, days and times of the HVE details are as follows:

• West Pensacola Street from Cactus Street to Mabry Street from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays
• North Monroe Street from Torreya Drive to Lakeshore Drive from 3 a.m. to midnight on Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays
• West Gaines Street from Lake Bradford Road to Railroad Avenue from 12 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays
• East Orange Avenue from South Monroe Street to Tartary Drive from 2 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays
• West Tennessee Street from Nashville Drive to Bicycle Road from 3 a.m. to midnight on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays

To learn more about TPD, visit Talgov.com/Police or follow @TallyPD on social media.