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Study finds mostly rear‑end crashes on McGregor Boulevard; staff to cost two medians and return
Summary
A safety study covering McGregor Boulevard found 216 crashes over ~3.5 years with 44 injuries and no fatalities; rear‑end collisions accounted for the largest share. Staff recommended two planted medians to discourage overtaking and will provide cost estimates requested by council.
City staff summarized a corridor safety study for McGregor Boulevard from US‑41 to Colonial Boulevard, prepared by a consultant that analyzed roughly 3.5 years of crash reports and field observations. The presenter said there were 216 crashes during the study period, 44 of which resulted in injury, and 116 were rear‑end collisions — a pattern the consultant attributed mainly to congestion and distracted driving rather than overtaking maneuvers alone.
The consultant proposed installing two planted medians in specific locations south of the Edison Ford Winter Estates to discourage overtaking and recommended supporting no‑passing zone signage. Council members asked staff to provide cost estimates for median installation (staff estimated under $100,000 total as a working figure) and to report back with maintenance expectations, potential liability concerns and whether medians would be effective given DUI‑related collisions at night. Staff agreed to return with numbers and additional analysis.
