Debbie Tower
Debbie Tower
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We know that red light running creates a lot of crashes but we still look for drivers to operate cars responsibly.
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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.
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Any time we're installing highway lighting it's either because there is a specific situation at hand or it's been raised by a priority through our work program process. Highway lighting is always intended to assist pedestrians and bicyclists at intersections. It will also help enhance roadway travel.
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About a week and a half ago, we placed a stop sign at the edge of the pavement and in fact put a red light on the stop sign to draw attention to it. It's a tragic, tragic reminder that drivers really need to remember driving should never be routine. Wear your safety belt every time and expect unexpected.
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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.
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We expect that drive to get better soon.
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We need to continue to talk about pedestrian safety. We see families out there, and they're not always looking both ways.
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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.
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Frankly if it saves one life, it's worth it.
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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.
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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.
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To look too far ahead may not even be realistic given that conditions can, and often do, change.
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The pedestrian fatalities were spread along Palm Beach Boulevard. They weren't concentrated in one area, which is why this project is important.
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We had consultants who do design and engineering, consultants who do inspections on construction jobs.