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Council directs study for crosswalk on Old 41 after members observe unsafe pedestrian crossings
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Summary
After council members reported seeing residents cross Old 41 near Bonita Beach Road, the council voted to direct staff to conduct a safety study—possible treatments could include pedestrian refuges and flashing beacons; funding was available for a study.
The Bonita Springs City Council voted to direct staff to study pedestrian safety and potential crosswalk installation on Old 41 near the Bonita Beach Road intersection after council members reported multiple residents crossing at that location.
Councilman Falk told the council he and staff observed several people attempting to cross the road where the sidewalk does not continue, and he described the crossing as dangerous. Staff member Matt said the area sits outside the streetscape footprint and that vehicles approaching the intersection are often still at higher speeds, which could warrant treatments such as pedestrian refuges and flashing beacons; he recommended a professional study.
Council members debated using standard warrants and ensuring sidewalk continuity before spending significant funds. Council directed staff to proceed with a study, and a roll-call vote passed the direction. Council asked staff to report back and to fold other candidate locations into future study work if warranted.
