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Residents press for enforcement and lower speed limit; police and engineers say changes alone have limited effect
Summary
Many attendees urged the city to prioritize speed‑limit reductions, increased police enforcement or electronic signage before expensive construction. City engineers and the police said lowering posted speeds without physical roadway changes often does not alter driver behavior substantially.
A major theme during the workshop was whether stepped enforcement and lower posted speeds should be tried before building a roundabout. Several residents said targeted enforcement and electronic signage would be a more cost‑effective first step. "I'd rather see you spend some public funds, budget some more police officers to spend time on Hiatus Road," one resident said.
City staff and consulting engineers countered that posted speed reductions historically have limited effect unless accompanied by physical changes to lane geometry, lane narrowing or other horizontal/vertical modifications. Police Captain Tienga confirmed enforcement activity on Hiatus Road but said deputies are deployed based on citywide priorities. Staff also noted Florida law limits automated speed‑camera ticketing to specified zones (school speed zones), so broad camera‑based citation programs are not available for this corridor.
