Most residents who attended a St. Lucie County information session Thursday on proposed safety changes to Prima Vista Boulevard said they oppose the plan, arguing it would not make the road safer. The session, held at the MidFlorida Credit Union Event Center, focused on a proposal to redesign the stretch of Prima Vista Boulevard between Aroso Boulevard and U.S. 1. The plan would replace the center turn lane with a raised median and add landscaping intended to make the road feel narrower and encourage drivers to slow down.
County officials said the changes are meant to improve safety, reduce crashes, and slow traffic along the corridor. During the meeting, however, a majority of the community members who spoke said they did not believe the proposed redesign would achieve that goal. County leaders said the feedback collected at the session will help shape how the project moves forward.
The proposal remains in its early stages. St. Lucie County still needs to design the roadway, estimate project costs, and identify funding sources before any construction work can begin. No funding has been secured for the project at this point.
Residents who were unable to attend Thursday's workshop can still review the plans and submit comments by emailing Christopher.arnold@stlucieco.gov.