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DISCUSS POTENTIAL SCHOOL ZONE ON SW NEWFIELD PARKWAY AT CITRUS GROVE ELEMENTARY
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
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This discussion with the Board of County Commissioners will provide information regarding requests for a school zone on SW Newfield Parkway at Citrus Grove Elementary and general information about school zones.
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DEPARTMENT: Public Works
PREPARED BY: Name: Erik Ferguson, PE, PTOE
Title: Traffic Engineering Administrator
REQUESTED BY: The Honorable Board of County Commissioners
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PROCEDURES: None
BACKGROUND/RELATED STRATEGIC GOAL:
SW Newfield Parkway (formerly known as SW Citrus Boulevard) from SR-714 (SW Martin Highway) to SW Port St. Lucie Boulevard and Citrus Grove Elementary School were constructed between 2008 and 2009.
At the time SW Newfield Parkway opened to traffic, there were no completed residential units within the Canopy Creek subdivision. However, a traffic signal, marked crosswalk, and sidewalk were installed on the north approach of the SW Newfield Parkway / Citrus Grove Elementary School driveway intersection to accommodate anticipated pedestrians, including students expected to walk from Canopy Creek.
At least one crossing guard assists students, pedestrians, and cyclists (children) across SW Newfield Parkway during school arrival and dismissal periods. The crossing guard has control over the traffic signal and crosses the children only after motorists traveling on SW Newfield Parkway come to a complete stop.
As the Canopy Creek subdivision has continued to build out, pedestrian and cyclist activity associated with Citrus Grove Elementary has increased. Consequently, the County has received requests to establish a reduced speed school zone along SW Newfield Parkway at the signalized crossing.
After re-examining the configuration of the intersection and to improve safety of the children, staff added an additional sidewalk and crosswalk on the south approach...
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