Approve Traffic Light at 41/Tamiami at the West Villages District BEFORE Someone Gets Hurt

The Issue

A traffic light (not a roundabout) needs to be installed at the entrances of IslandWalk and Gran Paradiso of the West Villages along US41/Tamiami Trail before someone gets seriously hurt! It is a dangerous intersection currently with cars regularly traveling at speeds in excess of 55mph (the speed limit in that section).

FDOT wants a roundabout. This isn't even a typical intersection, as it is entrances to two gated communities entering onto a highway. Those of us (like me) who do not feel comfortable utilizing a roundabout can usually avoid them in most instances by using different routes. The FDOT plans for multiple roundabouts along the corridor will make that a virtual impossibility. It is time that residents' safety is addressed and the traffic signal is given 'the green light' by FDOT.

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Ali JohnstonPetition StarterWest Villages Improvement District resident and neighbor.
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The Issue

A traffic light (not a roundabout) needs to be installed at the entrances of IslandWalk and Gran Paradiso of the West Villages along US41/Tamiami Trail before someone gets seriously hurt! It is a dangerous intersection currently with cars regularly traveling at speeds in excess of 55mph (the speed limit in that section).

FDOT wants a roundabout. This isn't even a typical intersection, as it is entrances to two gated communities entering onto a highway. Those of us (like me) who do not feel comfortable utilizing a roundabout can usually avoid them in most instances by using different routes. The FDOT plans for multiple roundabouts along the corridor will make that a virtual impossibility. It is time that residents' safety is addressed and the traffic signal is given 'the green light' by FDOT.

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Ali JohnstonPetition StarterWest Villages Improvement District resident and neighbor.

The Decision Makers

Lora Hollingsworth
Lora Hollingsworth
FDOT Safety Office, Chief Safety Officer
Nancy Detert
Former State Senate - Florida-28
Julio Gonzalez
Former State House of Representatives - Florida-74
Billy Hattaway
Billy Hattaway
FDOT District 1, Secretary
Trey Tillander
Trey Tillander
FDOT Operations and Engineering

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