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Cities press Pasco County to fill pedestrian, sidewalk and transit gaps for students

Pasco County Board of County Commissioners · September 12, 2024
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Summary

City officials told county commissioners that school‑route changes and fewer bus stops are increasing student pedestrian risk; county staff said they have convened engineering, public works and school board partners and will prioritize sidewalk and crosswalk projects and review transit routes.

Local officials at the Sept. 10 East County Cities workshop urged Pasco County to address gaps in sidewalks, crosswalks and transit service that are exposing students to hazards.

"There's not a public transportation bus stop that crosses the railroad track on the East Side until you get to Kama Road in Lacoochee," a Dade City official said, noting that the planned widening of US 98 will increase crossing…

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