Port St. Lucie residents weigh in on proposed Prima Vista Boulevard safety changes

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (CBS12) — Port St. Lucie community members had a chance to learn more about and comment on proposed safety changes to Prima Vista Boulevard during a county information session at the MidFlorida Credit Union Event Center Thursday.

The proposal focuses on the stretch between Aroso Boulevard and U.S. 1. It would replace the center turn lane with a raised median and add landscaping designed to make the road feel narrower and encourage drivers to slow down.

County officials say the changes are intended to improve safety, reduce crashes, and help slow traffic along the corridor.

A majority of the community members spoke out against the plan, saying they don’t believe the changes would improve safety.

County leaders said feedback from the meeting will help shape the project.

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The proposal is in the early stages. St. Lucie County still needs to design the roadway, estimate the project costs, and identify funding sources before any work can move forward.

Residents who couldn’t attend the workshop can review plans and submit comments to Christopher.arnold@stlucieco.gov.