"There are less conflict points and less opportunities for accidents," Campbell said. They also do not seem to hinder businesses. He noted the islands included in the CRA plan are so narrow it is difficult for engineers to design paths for drivers to cross safely.Ĭampbell also said that according to the Florida Department of Transportation, medians reduce traffic crashes by about 25% across the state. "(Shuckums has) been a destination for Panama City Beach visitors for over 50 years. Eliminating half the traffic flow from one direction impedes on a business that's been here far more years longer than many other businesses."ĬRA manager David Campbell, who referred to medians as "landscape islands" in his presentation to council members, said their main purposes are to improve pedestrian safety and help manage the flow of traffic. "I'm all in favor of beautification, but I'm also in favor of alleviating traffic jams," Carter said. The CRA began in 2001 with the goal of installing tram lanes, bicycle lanes, sidewalks, improved lighting, new street signs and landscaped medians along Front Beach Road. Panama City Beach: rexercises eminent domain for road expansion projectĬarter said that he doesn't see the point of building a median in front of his business other than for "beautification" purposes. Panama City Beach: to spend $33 million on Front Beach Road area development
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