WPTV is listening to concerns from people living along Southbend Boulevard in Port St. Lucie, who tell us there\u2019s issues with speeding and traffic.<\/p>\n
However, WPTV\u2019s Tyler Hatfield learned from the city they want to hear from those residents about what they can do to help.<\/p>\n
WATCH BELOW: ‘The vehicles are driving too fast, especially into the turns,’ resident Richie Lester tells WPTV<\/p>\n
Resident Richie Lester spoke to Hatfield on Wednesday and said he has seen more traffic on the roadway.<\/p>\n
\u201cPort St. Lucie is growing,\u201d said Lester. \u201cWe’ve certainly seen an increase in traffic driving up and down the roads here\u201d<\/p>\n
He said he\u2019s also seen increased speeding and dangerous passing.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe vehicles are driving too fast, and especially into the turns, it can be very dangerous,\u201d said Lester. \u201cWe see vehicles, passing going into turns and no passing lanes, and it really creates a hazard.\u201d<\/p>\n
WPTV also spoke to a neighbor named Sabrina, who said she sees the speeding daily.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt’s like an open speedway,” she said. “There’s no way I would ride my bike or walk this dog on that road.\u201d<\/p>\n
Lester said he\u2019s thankful the city added crosswalks and a speedbump in front of Jessica Clinton Park. But he thinks it\u2019s not enough.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt’s really helped,\u201d said Lester. \u201cHowever, there’s always more to be done.\u201d<\/p>\n
That\u2019s what the city said they think too.<\/p>\n
On Thursday, Oct. 30, city staff are holding a public meeting at Jessica Clinton Park to hear neighbors’ concerns.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe want to get what the current state is,\u201d said Port St. Lucie city spokesperson Scott Samples. \u201cWe want to see what people are experiencing.\u201d<\/p>\n
Samples said the 4-mile stretch of roadway sees nearly 15,000 drivers daily.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is a major thoroughfare for us. It’s a north-south corridor for us,\u201d said Samples. \u201cIt’s important that we can make it as efficient as possible.\u201d<\/p>\n
Samples said they want to hear what improvements you\u2019d like to see.<\/p>\n
\u201cWould they like to see a roundabout? Would they like to see more sidewalk? What can we do to try to work together to provide the best solutions possible?\u201d said Samples.<\/p>\n
The public meeting will be held at Jessica Clinton Park in Port St. Lucie from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 30.<\/p>\n