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City selects 4-lane design for Northwest Bayshore Boulevard despite district objections
Summary
After a feasibility study, council approved a 4-lane design (Option 1) for Northwest Bayshore Boulevard to meet future traffic needs; the vote was 3-1 with Councilwoman Morgan opposed; staff estimate construction costs and potential property impacts.
The Port St. Lucie City Council voted 3-1 on June 23 to advance the conceptual design for the Northwest Bayshore Boulevard corridor as a four-lane divided roadway ("Option 1") between Prima Vista Boulevard and Northwest Selvitz Road, citing future traffic capacity and safety. Vice Mayor Carvalho, Councilwoman Pickett and Councilwoman Bono voted in favor; Councilwoman Morgan voted against the measure. Mayor Martin was absent.
Why it matters: City traffic modeling shows the corridor will be near or over capacity in future years without expansion; the four-lane alternative is projected to meet demand through 2050. The decision sets design direction for a 1.2-mile corridor used by residents, delivery vehicles and school buses and could require property acquisitions at key intersections.
Staff and consultants summarized the work. Scalar Consulting and…
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