HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-015 RESOLUTION N0. 10-015
A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE REQUEST FOR A TRAFFIC LIGHT
ON SOUTH HUTCHINSON ISLAND ALONG A-1-A AT THE ENTRANCE
TO NETTLES ISLAND TO ASSIST IN HALTING TRAFFIC FOR
PEDESTRIAN CROSSINGS AND URGING THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT
OF TRANSPORTATION TO MAKE THE NECESSARY STUDY TO
DETERMINE WHETHER OR NOT A TRAFFIC LIGHT WOULD BE
WARRANTED
WHEREAS, the residents of Nettles Island are requesting a traffic light on South Hutchinson
Island along A-1-A at the entrance to Nettles Island; and
WHEREAS, in discussion with the Nettles Island Community Action Association, it appears that
the signal is primarily needed in peak tourist and part-time resident season from November through
May; and
WHEREAS, their concern relates to the safety of residents as they cross A-1-A between
residences on the west side of A-1-A and the community swimming pool, club house and beach access
on the east side; and
WHEREAS, there are currently no traffic signals along A-1-A between Martin County and the
City of Fort Pierce to assist in halting traffic for pedestrian crossings;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie
County, Florida:
1. That the Florida Department of Transportation is requested to authorize the installation
of a "stop" and "go" traffic light on South Hutchinson Island along A-1-A at the entrance to Nettles
Island.
2. That the Florida Department of Transportation is requested to make the necessary study
to determine whether or not a traffic light would be warranted at South Hutchinson Island along A-1-
A at the entrance to Nettles Island.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 5T" day of January, 2010.
ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ST. LUCIE COUNT' , FL RIDA
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