Paul

This traffic signal does not seem to be timed properly. It creates a very dangerous situation to cars traveling east on Curlew who are about to make a right turn onto Alt 19 and cars traveling West on Curlew about to make a left turn onto Alt 19 as well as pedestrians crossing Alt 19 on the south cross walk.

This can be easily seen every morning between 7-8am.

Issues:
1. Walk light is activated on the south cross walk = East bound traffic has a "no right turn" light come on and this is great. But West bound traffic does not appear to have any light and continues to make a left hand turn.... I have seen multiple close calls where pedestrians and bicyclists almost got run over.

2. East bound traffic gets a green, right hand turn arrow but the west bound traffic continues to make a left hand turn and refuses to yield. This becomes dangerous as they are completely oblivious to the fact that not only do they normally have to yield but also to the fact that East bound traffic has a green turn arrow. As they follow each other -- it appears they are trying to beat the yellow light. This is a tough situation to resolve but it does create a dangerous situation as East bound traffic attempts to turn right while West bound traffic fails to yield especially with pedestrians standing on the sidewalks who just crossed the street or waiting for the next WALK light.

I bring this to your attention in hopes that something can be done about this intersection. Ether change the order/timing of the lights or more strict enforcement.

thank you for your attention to this safety matter.

I don't know who is in charge of timing the lights on Curlew, but they must truly hate anyone who uses this road lol. There is four times as much traffic on Curlew than Belcher and it's also a major road. The green light for Belcher is twice as long, and also goes green sometimes two times in a row. This is the main road to the beach; the ONLY road to the beach. The locals have to add an additional 30 minutes to their drive time BC the timing sucks and it's usually bumper to bumper all the way from CR-1 moving east to Belcher on Curlew. Please do us a solid and fix the timing on the light. Thanks in advance for addressing my concern. -Lexi

Recent storm damage blew down fencing along the west side of Belcher Road where Curlew Creek crosses Belcher Road. This then revealed that there is a steep bank immediately behind this fence that terminates into Curlew Creek. This section of Belcher Road needs a guard rail to prevent a car from falling down into this creek bottom.

retention pond seems to be stagnating, causing algae build up, mosquitos, and fowl smell. there is a fence built through the middle of the pond, approximately 6 to 7 feet tall, restricting fish population, and wildlife, as well as water circulation. mangroves and shrubbery are overgrown, with trash and lawn clippings dumped.

A dangerous situation exists due to the closing of the bridge over alt 19 and Orange St. Pedestrians / bicyclists and motorists are at risk. Reopening the bridge could be safer. If the bridge is too dangerous to walk/ ride on then it may be too dangerous to drive under.

This intersection only allows right turn onto Curlew Being unable to turn left at fisher forces local residents to have to detour through a residential area at Lake Dr then through Oak Street Then get onto Curlew only to make a U-turn which is more dangerous than making a left turn You need more clearance to do this than making safe left turn
Also there should be a left turn access off curlew heading west off I19 to turn into Joann's/ Home Depot as people are forced again to make a U-turn which is dangerous for those trying to get into left lane at Fisher road area to access I 19 North I feel the median should be removed to allow left turns at Joann's
There are signs posted at The north Pinellas Surgery Center requesting no through traffic so it obviously is a problem when people cannot turn in to mall or safely make a u-turn
Thanks

Trash along roadway from parade earlier today. Noticed this debris on the north side shoulder of 580 from Belcher rd to Pinehurst rd

Big hole rapidly forming at the entrance to the Church and under the side walk. The concrete is all cracked and broken and the hole has grown and is getting deeper since yesterday. The whole space between the road and church driveway is breaking up and sinking. This is on the Eastside of Belcher. This covers the whole entrance to the church. Walkers and bicycle riders are in danger and soon cars will in danger. Someone will be yelling “Sink Hole” soon. The Sheriff deputy, with name on the card in photo, said this was the county’s concern because of the road/sidewalk/right away access issues. This needs to be checked out immediately before someone is injured. It should yellow taped off for safety.