Pedestrian Safety Near Schools and Construction Zones
At a glance
What: Residents asked for pedestrian safety measures near schools and construction zones after a Treasure Coast High School freshman was killed on October 7 while walking to school along Southwest Port St. Lucie Boulevard.
Where it stands: Speakers asked for a written action plan within a two-mile radius of every school, a speed study, street lights, crossings, e-bike enforcement and temporary bus service. Morgan said she would raise it at a county meeting the next day and is working on a countywide e-bike ordinance.
Log
2026-10-26 - 2026-10-26 - City Council Meeting: Several residents spoke during public comment; one asked that the matter be placed on a future agenda. The city manager said staff would review the comments and report back. Morgan described the city's sidewalk program, which emphasizes areas within two miles of schools (from captions).