Gainesville Police create traffic enforcement program Gator STEP The decision comes after the high volume of city crashes and recent UF student deaths on University Avenue crime Photo by Alligator Staff | The Independent Florida Alligator The Gainesville Police Department will implement a traffic safety program after two UF students were killed by car crashes on West University Avenue less than two months apart. GPD announced the Gator Special Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) in a Wednesday night press release. Police will conduct high visibility traffic enforcement along roadways adjacent to UF through Gator STEP. The increased presence of patrol officers will be found along West University Avenue, Southwest Archer Road, Southwest 34th Street, Southwest 13th Street and other city roadways. The focus will be on crosswalks, pedestrians, speeding and scooter safety violations. GPD and University Police will work together to enforce traffic laws in these areas.