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Tag: Pedestrian safety
City May Require Sidewalk Protection at Construction Sites
After months of resident complaints, a proposed ordinance would require temporary pedestrian protection at commercial construction sites, addressing one of Coconut Grove’s most persistent frustrations: prolonged sidewalk closures.
Governor Vetoes New E-Bike Safety Rules
Gov. Ron DeSantis has vetoed the new e-bike safety rules approved unanimously in March by the Florida Legislature, saying the measure amounted to an “overreach.” If the new rules had taken effect, anyone riding an e-bike on a public sidewalk or shared pathway would have been required to slow to[Read More…]
A Ban on E-Bikes in City of Miami Parks
In response to public safety concerns and some cases of property damage, the City of Miami is seeking to enforce a citywide ban on e-bikes in public parks, with limited success.
Pedestrian Safety in the Age of E-Bikes: Much Concern, Little Action
Miami-Dade County has formed a working group to address the issue of e-bike safety, as public concern grows and a recent report suggests that injuries resulting from e-bike and e-scooter crashes in South Florida are growing exponentially.
Advocates Say E-Bikes Should Be Better Regulated
State lawmakers in Tallahassee are weighing new rules for e-bikes on public sidewalks and shared pathways, but critics say the changes don’t fully address the dangers that e-bikes pose to pedestrians and other bike riders.
Safety Concerns Grow After Couple Struck by Dirt Bike
A Coconut Grove couple was hospitalized with severe injuries earlier this month after being struck by a teenager on an electric dirt bike near Kennedy Park. The couple says it may take them months to recover.
Dining Out? Grove Sidewalks Are Feeling the Squeeze
Outdoor dining is part of the charm of Coconut Grove, but pedestrians often have to negotiate narrow stretches of sidewalk to squeeze past restaurants that lease space in the public right-of-way.
Opinion: How to Improve Pedestrian Safety in the Grove
Start with some paint, better signage, and a plan.
The Goal: Safer Streets for All
A community forum this week on street safety in Coconut Grove elicited strong complaints – and suggestions – from neighborhood residents.
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