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L� MARGARET DIXON, PAUL C. REDSTONE AND BEULAH M. LAW, is MEMBERS OF THE INDIAN RIVER SAFETY COUNCIL APPEARED AND PRESENTED TO THE BOARD A PROPOSED PLAN OF A "SAFETY CITY" WHICH WOULD BE LOCATED ON 16TH AVENUE BETWEEN 12TH AND 14TH STREET. THIS MINIATURE "SAFETY CITY" WILL OFFER COURSES IN INSTRUCTION OF ALL -PHASES OF ROAD SAFETY TO PRE-SCHOOL, KINDERGARTEN AND FIRST GRADE CHILDREN. THE TARGET DATE FOR COMPLETION OF "SAFETY CITY" IS JUNE.I973. THE BOARD WAS RECEPTIVE TO THIS PROJECT, THE FOLLOWING LETTER FROM WILLIAM H. MCCLURE SUPERINTENDENT OF THE INDIAN RIVER SCHOOL BOARD, WAS PRESENTED BY THE ADMINISTRATOR. RIVE 03 M. ANOCRO014 WILLIAM H. MccwR6 CHAIRuAN 111-MIAN IiiYI-:rZ COUNTY SCHOOL 130ARD ROBCRT 0. Du.i01P. VI" cunin:AN POST OFM( E ROx 261$ L. �'79RO i;LACiI. I�LOiiIUA - 3`.:8U0 .. 9. O. WAPPM.L, JR. WARPMN T. 7"CH, JR. July 27, 1972 Mr. Richard Bogosian, Chairman Indion River County Commissioners Courthouse Vero Beach, Florida Dear Mr. Bogosian: On July 27th, a safety committee composed of Mr. Sam McCall, Mr. Sam Joyce, Mr. Jack Jennings, Mr. George McKenna, Dr. Roy Page, Mr. Ellis Duncan, Mr. William E. George, Mr.. Thomas W. Valentine, Mr. Jack'Klietz, met.with.me to study the traffic pattern,.holding lanes and safety conditions and to make recommendations for the implementation of the safety program at the new Vero Beach Elementary School. It was the unanimous opinion of the cam- mittee that a traffic light was needed at 20th -Avenue and 12th Street. ,This is an extremely dangerous intersection and numerous accidents have occurred at this location. The committee realizes that it will take some time for the traffic light to be installed and recommends that 'a four—way stop and, rumble strips be installed immediately. There will be heavy traffic on 20th Avenue and there was a great concern for students walking and riding bicycles.on 20th Avenue. It is recommended that a bridge be constructed across the drainage ditch on the East side of 20th Avenue approximately 100 feet South of the Vero Beach Senior High School bus entrance and another bridge to be located South of 14th Street. It is suggested that these bridges be foot bridges (6' bride). Another bridge should be constructed across the ditch that runs East and ;west opposite 14th Street similar to the above.. This bridge should lead to a path— way on tine East side of 20th Avenue as near the bank of the drainage ditch as practical. It is recon;Prided by the committee that the pedestrian and bicycle pathway be'constructed.of,marl or shell running along 20th Avenue. The holding •iane on. 04- with side of 12th Street and North of 16th Avenue ' should be broadened from the intersection at 16th Avenue and 12th Street East. It is further suggested that the holding lane on the North side of 12th Street be extended to 20th Avenue. The commiYtee.feels that these changes will result in a much safe situation for :-students walking and riding bicycles to the new school. It is the hope of.the committee that the suggestions can be implemented as soon as possible so that parents and students may become familiar with the traffic pattern and safety procedures which will be established. Thank you for your cooperation. Sincurely youra, William H. McClure Superintendent cc: County Commissioners. PIemoers Safety Committee -5_poor 5 pt:. 421 AUG isr� i