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Commission approves interlocal with Space Coast TPO; public presses FDOT on A1A speed hump design
Summary
The commission approved an interlocal agreement with the Space Coast TPO and other regional partners and heard extended public comment urging FDOT to remove or redesign speed humps placed on State Road A1A; commissioners secured a Monday meeting with FDOT to press for changes.
The Cocoa Beach City Commission voted 5-0 to approve an interlocal agreement (H-1) between the Space Coast Transportation Planning Organization (TPO), FDOT and Brevard County municipalities to provide transportation planning services, including coordination with the Central Florida Expressway Authority.
The item included an extended public discussion focused on a new raised speed hump installed on State Road A1A at the south entry to Cocoa Beach. Residents and commissioners said the hump differs from the “traffic table” public materials promised and poses a hazard for some vehicles unless redesigned or better signed.
Why it matters: The hump is on a state roadway managed by FDOT; commissioners said the city’s ability to require design changes is limited but asked staff to press FDOT district leadership for modifications. Several speakers urged that the TPO’s executive director, Georgiana Jollett, intervene with FDOT.
Public comments and staff follow-up: Multiple residents, including Marcus Grantham (Indian Harbor Beach) and Orson Charver, urged the city to get the hump modified or removed. City Manager Wayne Carregino reported he had a Monday meeting scheduled with John Tyler, FDOT District 5 director, and suggested the commission provide direction on whether to seek removal or modification. Commissioners stated a preference to pursue removal or to have the feature changed to the traffic-table design that was originally described to local officials.
Commissioners expressed concern about vehicle clearance and safety for low-profile cars and enforcement uncertainty. One commissioner said, “I don’t think you can navigate safely the speed bump at the speed limit,” describing concerns about drivers losing control if not warned in advance. The commission requested staff and the mayor participate in the FDOT meeting.
Vote and disposition: The interlocal agreement (agenda item H-1) was approved 5-0 after public comment. The commission recorded consensus to press FDOT for either removal or redesign of the speed hump and planned to send the TPO executive director a direct written request to advocate for Cocoa Beach residents.
