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Council questions $55,000 traffic feasibility study for Palmetto/154th; asks staff to explore town data and alternatives
Summary
After a lengthy debate, Miami Lakes council deferred a $55,000 Phase 1 feasibility study for the Palmetto/154th intersection and directed staff to check whether existing town traffic data (camera/LPR and other sources) or university partnerships can reduce costs before restarting procurement.
Miami Lakes — Council members on Feb. 27 questioned a proposed feasibility study priced at about $55,000 (Phase 1 of a multi‑phase program) to evaluate four possible roadway improvements — including slip ramps — at the congested Palmetto Expressway/154th Street corridor.
Director Omar Santos and staff described the proposal as an initial feasibility review to determine whether conceptual improvements are constructible and to provide…
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