Debbie Tower
Debbie Tower
drive expect
We expect that drive to get better soon.
agreement enter estimate fairly fiscal million programmed project year
Our estimate of $25 million for the project is one we are fairly comfortable with. We can't enter into an agreement for anything other than what we have programmed for construction in fiscal year 2011. So that's what we would enter into with the county.
fiscal parcel particular pond possible sites standpoint
We have evaluated possible pond sites for the project, and this particular parcel is the most viable, from a drainage standpoint and a fiscal perspective.
approve considered emergency fema permanent project response
We were not able to do the project as part of an emergency response because FEMA didn't approve it. FEMA considered it permanent repair, not emergency repairs.
design
We had consultants who do design and engineering, consultants who do inspections on construction jobs.
careful drivers navigate placed project properly review safety
We'll review the construction zone, but our project inspectors are careful that things are placed properly for safety and so drivers can navigate the new changes.
ahead conditions far given realistic
To look too far ahead may not even be realistic given that conditions can, and often do, change.
frankly saves worth
Frankly if it saves one life, it's worth it.
along cars clearly county dot florida increasing lee means recognizes six vehicles
With increasing development along US 41, it means more cars and just more vehicles on the roadway. Florida DOT recognizes the need to have six lanes on US 41 and Lee County clearly recognizes the need as well.
both continue families looking talk
We need to continue to talk about pedestrian safety. We see families out there, and they're not always looking both ways.
cars crashes creates drivers light operate red running
We know that red light running creates a lot of crashes but we still look for drivers to operate cars responsibly.
completed five paid speeds three
That is being done as a design-build project, which speeds up the process. It will be completed in three years and paid for over five years.
both bulbs contractor edison hold light lights near replace sides water
The contractor will replace light bulbs and lights on both sides of the Edison Bridge. The light bulbs had corrosion being near water and the coding on light bulbs did not hold up well.
approved cannot careful side signal street volume
We did take a close, careful look at the data. A signal cannot be approved at this time. Side street volume isn't just there yet.