July 2024

July is Vehicle Theft Prevention Month

Video: NICB PSA: Prevent Auto Theft

Do you know what the top five most stolen vehicles in Florida are?

1. Ford F-150
2. Honda Accord
3. Nissan Altima
4. Chevy Silverado 1500
5. Toyota Camry

(Source: 2022 National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) Vehicle Theft Data)

Once every 43.8 seconds a vehicle is stolen in the United States (according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) (NHTSA); and more vehicles are stolen in the summer than at any other time. This equates to more than 1 million vehicles stolen in 2022. For this reason, NHTSA hosts National Vehicle Theft Prevention Month in July. There is good news: the theft rate in Florida has been decreasing over the last few years, going from 196.2 thefts per 100,000 in 2018 to 138 thefts in 2022 (NICB Vehicle Theft Data). There are several actions you can take to help prevent your car from being stolen, these include:

1. Parking in well-lit areas
2. Closing and locking all windows and doors
3. Hiding valuables out of sight
4. Not leaving your keys in your car
5. Not leaving the car while it is running
6. Calling law enforcement, and then your insurance company immediately if your car is stolen

Volusia County Seeks Community Input on Proposed Fare Increases

The Volusia County Transit Services Division will host a series of public meetings to gather input on proposed fare increases that if approved would take effect on January 25, 2025. Details about the proposed fare changes and the ability to submit comments are available on all Votran buses, at the customer service booth at the Transfer Plaza, and at the Votran Office. Feedback can also be submitted electronically through the Votran website via the "Contact Us" page, and comment cards can be handed to bus operators or mailed to Votran at 950 Big Tree Road, South Daytona, FL 32119. Comments must be received by 5:00 pm on Friday, July 19, 2024. Additional details on the proposed fare increases and public meetings can be viewed by clicking the Read More button.

July Activity Calendar

* Meeting held in the Conference Room at Votran, 950 Big Tree Rd., South Daytona

Upcoming TPO Board and

Advisory Committee Activities

All River to Sea TPO Board and Advisory Committee meetings (except the TDLCB) are canceled for the summer break in July. The Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board (TDLCB) will meet on Wednesday, July 10, 2024. The TDLCB will take action on the 2024 Transportation Disadvantaged Service Plan (TDSP) Minor Update and an update to the TDLCB Bylaws. Presentation topics include Votran's proposed fare changes and 60 years of the Federal Transit Program.

All Advisory Committees and the TPO Board will resume their regular meeting schedule in August.

Additional information on TPO Board and Advisory Committee meeting agendas is available at River to Sea TPO Agendas.

Information on the River to Sea TPO's public outreach and activities is available at Outreach & Activities.

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