BOCA RATON – District 4 County Commissioner Steven L. Abrams has announced the board’s approval of a project that will improve timing performances at major intersections with traffic signals countywide.
Some of the roadways include Linton Boulevard, Dixie Highway and Congress Avenue in South County.
Traffic signal retiming is one of the most cost-effective ways to improve traffic movement, he said, because it reduces delays at intersections and the number of stops on a roadway. There is less fuel consumption and a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.
“One of the most frustrating travel experiences is having to stop needlessly at traffic signals,” said Abrams. “In addition, there is a public safety benefit. With fewer stops and delays, a driver’s level of frustration decreases along with unsafe driving behavior,” he added.
“Timing is everything!” said Abrams.
This is a federally subsidized project (no local tax dollars are required) which is scheduled to be completed in approximately 18 months.
In addition, Abrams, who serves as a board member of the Palm Beach Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), announced the approval of two roadway projects in Boca Raton.
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has advanced over $2 million for a resurfacing project on Federal Highway from SE 5th Street to the Broward County line in Boca Raton. The work is now scheduled to begin this year instead of 2013 and no local tax dollars will be used to fund this project.
The MPO has also allocated $800,000 for a beautification project at I-95 and Glades Road scheduled for 2013-14. These funds were allocated in response to the city of Boca Raton’s request through an application process.