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Residents press commission on dangerous congestion at US-1 and 62nd Avenue
Summary
Multiple residents and commissioners raised safety and chronic congestion at the US-1/62nd Avenue intersection near the hospital; options discussed included adding a turn arrow, increased enforcement, camera enforcement limits and potential county involvement.
Residents during public comment described regular backups and unsafe turning behavior at the US-1 and 62nd Avenue intersection near the hospital. Longtime resident Mr. Ward said evenings see "8 or 10 cars" waiting to turn and that drivers sometimes block the intersection and make dangerous maneuvers. Commissioners and staff discussed enforcement options, and the police chief explained that red-light cameras are limited to red-light violations and do not trigger citations for vehicles sitting in the intersection.
The mayor and commissioners debated short-term vs. long-term fixes: more police presence and targeted enforcement, adding a dedicated turning arrow, or working with utility companies (FPL) and Miami-Dade County on intersection redesign. Commissioner comments noted that adding enforcement may worsen bottlenecks while a turning lane or arrow could provide longer-term relief; staff said the city is speaking with FPL about utility relocation costs if physical improvements are pursued.
