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June 6 2023 – Richard K

by BocaFirst Reader
written by BocaFirst Reader

Subject: Boca Biking

While I agree that there are infrastructure concerns, it seems that no one is willing to address the responsibility of the actual cyclists to drive safely on the roadways that we have. The article gives many examples of poor lanes for the bikers, yet fails to address the abuse by this group (for example) on A1A. Groups of cyclists ride 4-5 abreast, into the entire vehicle lanes and obstruct traffic. These groups of riders weave in and out of their positions as if they are riding in a competition, with no attention to traffic. Many choose to ride during ‘rush hour’ on the busiest roadways we have (Glades Rd), and then complain that it’s unsafe. Rarely do they stay in the ‘bike lane’ or observe traffic light signals, instead going through red lights as if their right of way supersedes everything else (including pedestrians). As a grandparent of a world-class competitive cyclist (who does not live in South Florida), it’s time to call out these bikers and have them take some responsibility.

RICHARD K.
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May 9 2023 – Andy V

by BocaFirst Reader
written by BocaFirst Reader

 Subject: Better ways to waste $250K 

We can keep bike deaths down and crazy people from running lights, if we had a rotating traffic squad, of non-police officers to enforce traffic laws! Crazy to have expensive police officers doing this work when a special task force of traffic enforcers could make the City safer, at a much lower cost ( mobile Meter Maids). In three months the word would be out that Boca is serious about traffic law enforcement. Maybe cross-train Accident Investigation Officers ( already on the payroll) to expand their scope of service to include traffic enforcement….. between accident calls.The issue deserves study and low cost action.

If we’re going to “grow the City” additional building application fees should go to a traffic enforcement fund to “help” ensure good traffic law enforcement. Growth and proper law enforcement are not mutually exclusively concepts!

Andy V
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March 15 2023 – Larry Snowden

by BocaFirst Reader
written by BocaFirst Reader

 Subject: March 2023 Election Result is Fantastic 

Our city just voted overwhelmingly to stop an effort to significantly weaken our term limits law! This election result is fantastic! Thank you Brian Stenberg, Jack Furnari, Tracy Caruso, Deputy Mayor O’Rourke, Council Member Fran Nachlas, Les Wilson and many, many others that worked hard to defeat the measure! It’s most unfortunate that taxpayers had to spend $.25M on this single issue election, one that was a self serving measure that would only benefit three politicians had it passed.

Larry Snowden
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April 28 2021 – Nik Michniewicz

by BocaFirst Reader
written by BocaFirst Reader

 Subject: Safety in Boca 

I was very much encouraged by your article about safety on E. Palmetto Park Rd. I applaud you for bringing attention to this topic and for your action in having the city actually do something about this issue. 

I have similar concerns regarding Boca Raton Blvd. between Palmetto Park Road and Glades. Speeding is not only a nuisance but also a real safety issue. Dozens of children live on or near this strip of Boca Raton Blvd ( aka NW 2nd Ave), in addition to the daycare center, older residents and pets regularly crossing and walking along the street. 

I have contacted the police department regarding enforcement as well as the city Council, but any enforcement is short-lived and so I’m hoping for a more long-term and sustainable solution. I’m hoping that you might be able to give me some pointers regarding the best way to get change that will result in a safer neighborhood. 

Nik Michniewicz
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