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Delray Beach officials defend safety design as residents press for fixes on Barwick Road
Summary
Staff and commissioners said federally funded Barwick Road work prioritizes pedestrian safety, shortening turn radii and adding a 10-foot shared-use path; residents and city commissioners pressed staff to correct narrow asphalt widths and adjust stop-bar placement before the project finishes in summer 2026.
Delray Beach public works staff told the City Commission that the federally funded Barwick Road project is designed to make the corridor safer for pedestrians and cyclists while complying with current engineering standards.
Public Works Director Missy Barletto said the project — funded through a Palm Beach County Metropolitan Planning Organization grant and administered by FDOT — includes milling and resurfacing, underground drainage improvements, a 10-foot shared-use path on the east side of the road, a 6-foot sidewalk on the west side, and mid-block pedestrian crossings with school-area safety…
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