By Dale M. King
BOCA RATON – District 4 Palm Beach County Commissioner Steven Abrams addressed the crowd April 1 on the day a traffic signal at the scene of a bicycle fatality in West Boca Raton was activated.
Abrams joined the crowd when the switch was thrown on the recently installed traffic signal at the intersection of Camino Real and Camino Del Mar Drive.
County Commissioner Steven Abrams is shown with Danielle Williams, widow of Timothy Williams.
The signal was installed after the death of a local resident, Timothy Williams, who was struck by a vehicle at this intersection while riding his bicycle there about a year ago.
“This tragic death prompted me to request a traffic study with the county’s engineering division,” said Commissioner Abrams. “Upon completion of the study, it was determined that this intersection met the requirements for the installation of the signal.”
“I believe the residents of this community will feel safer with the new signal, and an important step has been taken in hopes of avoiding any future tragedies,” he added.
In memory of Timothy Williams, members of his family were also invited to attend the activation.
Photo Credit: Kate Scott