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Parents and school leaders press Martin County to add school-zone protections at Citrus Grove Elementary
Summary
At a joint Martin County meeting, parents and school board members urged county action to install school-zone signage, flashing beacons, traffic calming, and enforcement at Citrus Grove Elementary, citing rapid growth and recent crash and fatality figures.
Kelly Roboto, a parent and safety advocate, opened public comment at a joint Martin County session urging officials to prioritize traffic safety around Citrus Grove Elementary.
"The Martin County is growing rapidly. With population now exceeding a 165,000 residents, we are seeing more development, more vehicles, and increased congestion," Roboto said. She told the boards that in the past five years the county has recorded "more than 26,000 reported crashes" and that "in…
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