Hey there, Brevard County residents! As FLORIDA TODAY geared up for a weeklong deep dive into traffic safety on the Space Coast, I wanted to hear from you. So, on May 1, I put out the call for your thoughts on transportation issues – and boy, did you respond!
You brought up a whole bunch of stuff, from dealing with aggressive drivers to navigating through congested roads. Failing infrastructure and that pesky traffic circle in Viera also made it onto the list of hot topics.
Let me give you a peek into what some of your fellow community members had to say:
Paul from Titusville had some serious concerns about the chaos caused by e-bikes and scooters on sidewalks. But that’s not all – he also sounded the alarm about the wild rides of illegal gas-powered mini bikes and unregistered motorcycles tearing up the streets.
Paul felt like he was banging his head against a wall trying to get the sheriff’s department to crack down on these lawbreakers. He called for parents to take responsibility for their kids’ actions and stop turning a blind eye to the mayhem.
Then there’s our anonymous friend who shed light on the dangers lurking in turn lanes, especially on SR A1A in Cape Canaveral and Courtenay Parkway in Merritt Island. They described how drivers pulling into these lanes were causing chaos, nearly causing accidents and forcing sudden stops.
They’re all for getting rid of these turn lanes and putting stricter rules in place to keep left turns in check on busy roads. And let’s not forget the need for drivers to slow down on SR 528 in Cape Canaveral – speed limits exist for a reason, folks!
As we dig into a series of stories all about transportation safety this week, our hope is to shine a bright spotlight on these issues. Whether you’re cruising to work, taking a leisurely stroll, or hopping on your bike, safety is key. Let’s all do our part to make our roads safer for everyone – because, in the end, it’s a team effort from each and every one of us in the community.