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Residents press for multiple design alternatives, safety fixes on Palmetto Park Road; staff says Alta will model options
Summary
Public commenters urged the CRA to present multiple design alternatives for Palmetto Park Road and prioritize pedestrian safety and parking; staff said the Alta study will analyze different configurations and that more detailed results are expected in the fall.
Public commenters at the July 22 Boca Raton CRA meeting called for more design options and near-term safety measures for Palmetto Park Road while staff said the Alta Planning and Design study will model multiple alternatives.
"It does feel a bit kicking the can down the road," said Andrea Levine O'Rourke of 100 Southeast 5th Avenue, urging the board to present two to three alternatives and the relative pros and cons so residents can compare outcomes. O'Rourke emphasized walkability, safer crossings, placemaking and support for small businesses along Palmetto Park Road; she also said…
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