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FDOT outlines safety fixes for SR‑64/CR‑663 intersection in Ona
Summary
FDOT traffic staff presented crash data for the SR‑64/CR‑663 intersection in Ona and proposed a package of countermeasures — speed‑zone reductions (to 45 then 40 mph through town), oversized stop signs with flashing beacons, in‑pavement speed shields, rumble strips, and sight‑triangle work — to reduce injury crashes.
Walter, an FDOT traffic operations engineer, presented a safety review of State Road 64 at County Road 663 in Ona, reporting 41 crashes in the 2020–2025 review window, including fatal and serious‑injury crashes and a recurring pattern of northbound CR‑663 vehicles failing to stop. "One of the things we're looking to do to improve safety is, lower the speed," he said, and outlined a phased speed‑reduction plan with transition zones, in‑pavement 40‑mph markers and oversized stop signs with flashing beacons to increase driver attention.
FDOT staff also described measures already installed (LED signage, relocated stop bars, a solar light pole, rumble strips and flashing approach beacons) and noted coordination with CSX for sight‑triangle improvements near the railroad crossing. Commissioners thanked FDOT for the detailed analysis, asked about distracted driving as a factor and whether mapping apps update speed zones, and FDOT explained speed setting relies on 85th‑percentile speed studies and that enforcement and engineering measures together will be used to reduce crash severity.
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