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`:r. Fletcher Pae 2 3. Problems, conflicts and possible solutions to the safety of our school children were not explored by school authorities; in our opinion, this Appendix is most definitely incomplete. 3) We request that recommendations to increase the speed limits west of 27th Avenue to 43rd Avenue.be deleted. In fact, we feel that a decrease in the speed for that area adjacent to the YMCA and the Rosewood Elementary School may be needed in the future. With the proposed new bike path and the improvements to 16th Street, more pedestrians including many more children will be using this area not only during the school year, but for summer recreation. It is highly possible that the speed limits now in this area will be too high. We would like the Rosewood School/YMCA complex noted in the Final Traffic Improvement Plan as an area of increased pedestrian use and proper studies scheduled periodically. 4) We realize that 12th Street has been designated as a primary road on the county's future transportation plan. We would like it to be noted also in the Final Traffic Improvement Plan that the intersection of the new proposed 20th Avenue extension will join 12th Street at the Vero Beach Elementary School. At the present time, the widen 12th -Street at the school•- stefts to be sufficient, but we urge the county traffic engineer and his staff to monitor this intersection periodically. It is highly possible, in our opinion, that safety problems with vehicular and pedestrians at this school could arise due to the extension of 20th Avenue. With this monitoring the county will be able to handle any problems before they get out -of -hand as on 16th Street. Again, we, the County Council of PTAs, feel relieved and refreshed at the concerted effort that has resulted in a first class approach to what seemed six months ago an almost impossible task. Sincerely yours, Ruth Stanbridge President County Council of PTAs /rs CC. Mr. Gar, Lindsey MAR 171982 N K 49 . FnE a