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Committee flags driver confusion and pedestrian crossings at new roundabout and bridge crosswalks
Summary
Committee members raised safety concerns about driver behavior at the new roundabout, red arrow signals and the crosswalk at the base of the bridge; staff said FDOT synchronization and sheriff enforcement could address some issues and recommended further coordination with FDOT and county.
Public Safety Committee members raised several safety concerns on Oct. 21 about driver behavior at the new roundabout and the recently installed crosswalk at the base of the bridge.
Members reported drivers stopping in or near crosswalks when the through traffic signal is green, which can block traffic and create confusion. One member asked how the town would educate drivers approaching from the bridge to avoid stopping mid-road to yield pedestrians when the crosswalk control is not showing a walk indication. Town staff noted signage exists indicating drivers must yield to…
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