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Royal Oaks residents press council for action as Bob Graham K–8 dismissal snarls neighborhood traffic
Summary
Residents of the Royal Oaks neighborhood told the Town of Miami Lakes council on Feb. 18 that afternoon school dismissals at Bob Graham K–8 have become “unbearable,” blocking driveways, encouraging unsafe pedestrian crossings and leaving some residents unable to leave their homes for hours.
Residents of the Royal Oaks neighborhood told the Town of Miami Lakes council on Feb. 18 that afternoon school dismissals at Bob Graham K–8 have become “unbearable,” blocking driveways, encouraging unsafe pedestrian crossings and leaving some residents unable to leave their homes for hours.
Why it matters: Royal Oaks homeowners and other neighbors said the jammed car lines and parents parking on swales and sidewalks create safety risks for children and elderly residents, damage public property and reduce quality of life for people who live near the school. Council members, police and the school board agreed the problem is county- and district-level in scope but said they would coordinate to test operational fixes.
Residents from Royal Oaks described frequent backups and blocked driveways in public comment. Abel Fernandez, speaking for the Royal Oaks Homeowners Association, said the situation was “unbearable” and urged the council to…
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