Baymeadows Road Safety Upgrade Approved

Florida lawmakers just approved nearly $1 million to install life-saving safety upgrades at a deadly crosswalk on Baymeadows Road — a pedestrian hybrid beacon and refuge island — following the tragic May 2023 crash that killed teacher Mitchell Patch and his infant son Everett. The project, championed by community advocates after a thorough DOT traffic study, aims to prevent future tragedies by improving pedestrian visibility. While the funding is now in the state budget awaiting the governor’s signature, critics question its place in the broader spending picture. Construction could begin by late 2028, wrapping up in about a year. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/688da950fcaa9e88