Tallahassee prides itself on being a great place to raise a family. We're blessed with an outstanding natural environment, an excellent education system, and a beautiful climate. With so much invested in the well-being of our community, however, it is frustrating how many dangerous accidents occur involving young children.
Preventable accidents are the number one cause of death for children ages one to eight.
Studies indicate that many accidents involving young children could have easily been prevented if they had simply received proper training and education. Led by former City Commissioner and Mayor Ron Weaver, the City of Tallahassee has developed a public-private project to help train our children in various aspects of safety. The facility was dedicated during grand opening ceremonies on February 19. Tallahassee's Safety Town is located just north of the old airport terminal on Capital Circle Southwest. The facility features miniature streets with a traffic light, signs, a railroad crossing, and a roundabout.