I've never seen speed humps on a bridge, but maybe that might be a solution.

I gather this issue addresses the Atlantic Blvd. drawbridge over the Intracoastal Waterway. This roadway, as well as the drawbridge, is owned by the Florida Department of Transportation, where I am employed. As a result, I am referring this issue to F-DOT's Traffic Operations Division. It would be that office that would review requests for reductions in speed limits, and would issue work orders to have the reduced speed limit signs installed. I'm also referring to that office the proposals related to narrowing the widths of travel lanes and the installation of speed humps. However, there are roadway construction and maintenance standards, which must be adherred to, and, as a result, I am not confident Traffic Operations will condone any of these suggestions. If there is a problem related to motorists violating speed limits at this location, it needs to be addressed via law enforcement. I'll leave it to Teresa O'Connor with Traffic Operations to comment further.--dar

Ms. Williams, thank you so much for your prompt and thorough response! We at the East Pompanic Civic Association are huge fans of all of the work that FDOT does to ensure public participation and good roads for all of us. Thanks again.

Thank you, Ms.Richards, for your very complimentary comments. I passed them along to all of my co-workers here at F-DOT's Broward Operations division. In my job, I receive reports of roadway deficiencies and pass them along to the appropriate parties, who are responsible for the repairs. Please contact me anytime about any issues you or your organization have, related to state-owned roadways here in Broward County. My phone number is 954-776-4300. My e-mail address is darlene.williams@dot.state.fl. In my absence, you can contact my very compentent partner, Margie Torres, at the same phone number. Again, thank you for your kind words.--dar

Greetings all, please remember that the upcoming bridge rehab by FDOT will provide for sightly wider sidewalks as well as continuous barriers to protect pedestrians from vehicular traffic. The big news about this project is that as a result of resident requests, the bridge will also get badly need aesthetic improvements to the tenders house as well as upgraded decorative railings. The project begins in a couple of weeks. (Thanks to Keith Mizell of http://www.ourpompanobeach.com for the additional info!).

Good Morning,
The posted speed limit of 30 MPH is appropriate for the existing roadway geometry at the this location and narrowing the lane widths would result in an increased safety hazard for all motorist attempting to cross the bridge decking during wet conditions.
Also, the Department does not install speed bumps/tables on the State Highway System.
I will work with our Community Safety Traffic Team to request additional speed limit enforcement from Pompano Beach PD -traffic division.
If you have any questions please contact me at teresa.oconnor@dot.state.fl.us or 954-777-4623. Thank you !

I have two issues and googled to this page. I think it's a great forum and so I have joined.

The first issue is a dark street light at 1401 NE 53rd Ct. It's the intersection with NE 14th Ave. We have people who walk in the neighborhood at night and it is quite dark at that intersection. Auto coming around this curve may not see pedestrians.

Also, in my backyard at 5227 NE 14th Ave. there is a telephone pole upon which runs power lines. At times, especially at night, it sizzles-- sometimes very loudly. It does not sound normal to me. Could this be a horrible accident waiting to happen? There are of course the metal guy wires which come down into our yard which help to support the pole. I have often wondered about the potential consequences of someone touching that cable if the charge from the insulators arced and sent a huge current to anyone on the ground. Can I get someone to come out and check this?

Thank you

Dear Whereschrism,
You need to make a separate request. I would contact 311 Assistance at www.311assistance.webs.com