Business View Civil and Municipal | Volume 2, Issue 12

23 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 2, ISSUE 11 be a little bit older, but we have some regional schools here, as well. Even though we’re a very small city, we’re home to University High School, River Spring Middle School, and two elementary schools. So during the daytime, our population grows by another 30 percent just because of the schools that are located here. That’s a very affirming way for our city to focus.” In conjunction with the school board, Mayor Blair has also worked to incorporate youth into the city’s government by creating a youth advisory council. Orange City runs events that draw people from all over Volusia County – of particular interest are the Halloween Block Party, National Night Out, Homecoming Parade, Light Up Orange City, a Christmas Parade, as well as movies in the park events, food truck events, and so much more. Danielle Fitzpatrick, Public Information Coordinator for the city says, “There’s a true sense of community in our city which is amplified through our events.” The Planning and Development department works hard with existing companies to help them grow and expand within the town and to continue to thrive. Arrington says that’s one of the reasons businesses like the city so much. She explains, “Businesses want to be here for the ORANGE C I TY , FLOR IDA The transportation industry is evolving on a daily basis with a goal of improving safety while providing enhanced traffic operations. TEDS is well known for providing solutions for complex transportation engineering issues, specializing in Traffic Engineering/Safety Studies, Data Collection, Traffic Engineering Design, Intelligent Transportation System (TSM&O) Design, and Roadway Design.  From the initial planning stages when projects are first created, to preparation of engineering plans, permitting, bid document preparation and construction phase services, the TEDS team does it all. TEDS is prequalified in the following work groups with FDOT: With offices in the greater Orlando and Tampa areas and 14 PE’s with a combined 350 years of experience, we are one of the pre-eminent transportation engineering firms in central Florida. Additionally, we have seasoned leaders that previously served senior management roles at FDOT, providing TEDS extensive knowledge and understanding of FDOT processes, particularly as it pertains to funding aspects. ...... For more information, please visit our website www.teds-fl.com Homecoming Parade 3.1 Minor Highway Design 3.2 Major Roadway Design 6.1 Traffic Engineering Studies 6.2 Traffic Signal Timing 6.3.1 ITS Analysis & Design 6.3.2 ITS Implementation 6.3.3 ITS Communications 7.1 Signing, Pavement Marking & Channelization 7.2 Lighting 7.3 Signalization 10.1 Construction Engineering & Inspection 13.5 Subarea / Corridor Planning 13.6 Land Planning / Engineering 13.7 Transportation Statistics