DAYTONA BEACH AMONG TOP 25 FASTEST-GROWING CITIES U-Haul tracked the net gain of one-way trucks arriving versus leaving a city or state to measure where people are moving. The study compiled data from over 2.5 million U-Haul transactions in the U.S. and Canada. ACCORDING TO U-HAUL’S REPORT, THE TOP 25 METRO AREAS IN 2024 WERE:
15. Sarasota, FL 16. Fort Myers, FL 17. Boise, ID 18. Richmond, VA 19. Bend, OR 20. Indianapolis, IN
1. Dallas, TX 2. Charlotte, NC 3. Phoenix, AZ 4. Lakeland, FL 5. Austin, TX 6. Nashville, TN 7. Raleigh, NC
8. Palm Bay, FL 9. Houston, TX 10. Greenville, SC 11. Jacksonville, FL 12. Tampa, FL 13. Charleston, SC 14. Wilmington, NC
21. Brownsville & McAllen, TX 22. Tyler, TX 23. DAYTONA BEACH, FL
24. Spokane, WA 25. Springdale, AR
OPEN HOUSE FOR PROPERTY/BUSINESS OWNERS, ORGANIZATIONS AND THE PUBLIC ABOUT PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS TO RIDGEWOOD AVE. The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is hosting an open house Wednesday, Feb. 12, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the News-Journal Center at Daytona State College, 221 N. Beach St. about proposed maintenance and safety improvements for U.S. 1 (Ridgewood Avenue) in Daytona Beach. This $9.2 million project, expected to begin next year, aims to make U.S. 1, from Beville Road to Fairview Avenue, safer and more accessible for motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians.
Proposed Bu ered Bike Lane
Proposed Bu ered Bike Lane
PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDE:
8-foot-wide buffered bike lanes for cyclist safety. Four new pedestrian hybrid beacons at key crossings, like Osceola and Live Oak avenues. Enhancements to improve safety and traffic flow. View presentations, speak with the project team and submit comments.
DIVE INTO CITY GOVERNMENT WITH “DAYTONA BEACH UNIVERSITY CITIZENS ACADEMY” Join Daytona Beach University Citizens Academy starting March 13 for a behind-the-scenes look at city operations. This nine-week program offers hands- on, interactive sessions on municipal services, from water delivery to Parks & Recreation, with the final session at May 7’s City Commission meeting.
WHY JOIN?
DETAILS: COST: Free! It’s just a commitment of your time. CLASS SIZE: Limited to 25 participants for an interactive experience. Preference will be given to residents who are first-time participants. APPLICATION: available soon at WWW.DAYTONABEACH.GOV/CITIZENSACADEMY Whether you’re a long-time resident or new to the area, Daytona Beach University Citizens Academy is your gateway to understanding how we build a better
GAIN INSIDER KNOWLEDGE: Learn directly from senior staff in key departments such as Police, Fire, Public Works, Growth Management and more. BE PART OF THE ACTION: Participate in hands-on activities and discussions highlighting how your city serves you. NETWORK WITH FELLOW RESIDENTS: Build relationships with other engaged citizens passionate about Daytona Beach.
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