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Commission approves foundation work for Main Street traffic signal; county warrant still required for full operation
Summary
The commission approved an agreement to install foundations and conduit for a future traffic signal tied to the Main Street development, while county warrant standards remain the trigger for a full operational signal; staff said the county will consider the item at its June meeting.
The Coconut Creek City Commission voted on May 14 to approve an agreement that allows incremental construction of the underground foundations and other components for a traffic signal at a Main Street development intersection, as part of coordination with Broward County traffic engineering.
Transportation manager Michael Reghetti told the commission the agreement is a compromise: it permits the city and developer to install major foundation work, conduit, and cabinet infrastructure ahead of a future county warrant analysis that will determine whether a full, operational signal is warranted. Reghetti said the county’s traffic engineers maintain warrant standards that must be satisfied before an operational signal can be activated, but that the foundation work reduces future disruption and aligns installation with Main Street phasing.
Commissioner Welch requested clarification of next steps and timing; staff replied that the county intends to place its review on the June county-commission agenda. Commissioner Bridal moved the item and Commissioner Welch seconded; the clerk recorded unanimous approval.
Why it matters: The agreement allows the city to prepare major signal infrastructure ahead of demand triggers tied to development phasing, shortening future construction timelines while preserving county technical standards for activation.
What’s next: County traffic engineering will perform the formal warrant analysis and the item will be placed on the county commission’s calendar in June for potential approval there.
