Sheriffs Receive more Money for Pedestrian Safety Grant

Pinellas County is currently at 3.24 pedestrian deaths per 100,000 people while the national average is 1.59, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office. 

With the money gained from a pedestrian safety grant, the Pinellas County Sheriff's are looking to lower that number.

The Sheriff's Office just recieved a $70,000 grant from the Florida Department of Transportation for pedestrian safety grant.

The grant money will be used to conduct traffic enforcement details and
education outreach programs about pedestrian safety across Pinellas county.

The grant continues the support from the original grant of $20,000 given in 2010.

Do you think the streets on the beaches are safe for pedestrians? Let us know in the comments.