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Residents urge council to address safety, driveway and speed concerns over East Citrus widening plan
Summary
Residents near East Citrus told the council they fear the planned street‑widening project will create steep driveways, increased speeds and safety hazards for pedestrians and children; they asked to review updated engineering plans and for traffic‑calming measures.
Multiple residents told the council they oppose or want modifications to a planned street widening on East Citrus (project referenced as No. 252001), citing safety concerns for driveways, increased vehicle speeds and risks to schoolchildren.
JJ Orf described a history of collisions near his home and said the proposed widening near 1760 East Citrus — north of the Optum clinic — will leave driveways “pretty steep” and could launch vehicles into yards if curb heights are raised. Orf said sidewalks are needed near nearby schools but urged the city to consider speed reduction measures and traffic calming rather than widening that could increase travel speeds.
A second resident who said neighbors had met with an associate engineer asked for updated engineering drawings and said the south side of the street has high curbs and steep driveways; the resident said neighbors had submitted a letter to the council and wanted the city to share a revised design if the project moves forward.
City staff confirmed design work exists and that neighbors will be given opportunities to review proposed revisions, but no council action was taken at the meeting; the item remains an active public‑works project under review.
Why it matters: Street‑widening projects can change local traffic patterns, affect private driveways, and alter pedestrian safety near schools. Residents asked for clearer design drawings and consideration of traffic‑calming alternatives.
What’s next: Staff indicated the project will proceed through the typical design review process and said revised engineering plans can be provided to residents for comment.
