Do you have what it takes to be a Corridor Chief?

I recently posted two items on my county social media page, Christine Moore Orange County Commissioner District 2, about new sidewalks and my reporting of 40 burned-out streetlights. Both posts were liked and shared more than any other posts in recent memory. Thus, I asked myself why these were met with such interest.

I believe it is because most citizens want high-functioning corridors and communities. They want streets to be inviting for their families and guests.

Orange County Commissioner District 2 Christine Moore

Are residents dependent then upon one commissioner taking a supreme interest in their street? Are residents out of luck if the municipal staff does not inspect and report the deficiencies?

The answer is NO.

The power to fix these corridors is in the hands of all residents. I call those who report deficiencies Corridor Chiefs. I also offer a contest called Corridor of the Year, whereby residents partner with me to unravel comprehensive problems. With the assistance of the People of Wekiwa Springs, the People of Lockhart along Eden Park Road, and Powers Drive with the North Pine Hills group, the work has started. I’m still looking for more interested citizens to conquer one roadway each in the Southern and Northern Apopka areas.

What does a Corridor Chief do to assist? Well, they download the county’s 311 App on their phone or a similar city reporting tool. Let me tell you what I report. I report move-outs to solid waste. I don’t want to look at garbage on the side of the road for weeks. I instruct neighbors, when necessary, on how to properly dispose of lawn debris, so it is picked up weekly. (Six bags or cans, not over 40 pounds, and branches no more than 3-ft tied up with twine) I pick up any snipe signs and trash in front of my neighborhood weekly.

I use the Duke Energy lighting outage tool to report burned-out lights. I use the 311 app to report pavement markings that have faded or even newly formed potholes. I also have, on occasion, called Bob’s Barricades to come to pick up signage left on the side of the road.  None of this occurs regularly, but I make it a point to inspect weekly. I estimate I spend 10 minutes per week just on my own corridor. I make myself take a fresh look one time per week.

If you want to be a Corridor Chief, please call my office at 407.836.5850. We offer training, collaboration, and assistance with other like-minded individuals through the various neighborhood groups and my quarterly leader’s training. The next neighborhood group meetings, such as People of Wekiwa Springs and People of Lockhart, will be held on Jan. 3, 2023, and the 1st Quarterly meeting for annual strategic planning will be held at Wekiva High School on Jan. 19, 2023

I hope you will join me in making your community the best it can be.