Cape Coral residents voice road safety concerns, seek traffic solutions

CAPE CORAL, Fla. - Residents in Cape Coral are raising concerns about road safety, emphasizing the need for changes to address speeding and cut-through traffic.

WINK News reached out to locals who shared their varied experiences but agreed on the common feeling of insecurity on the roads. From aggressive drivers in neighborhoods to close calls on major roads, the primary concern revolves around who these streets are designed for.

Most roads in Cape Coral are neighborhood streets where people live, walk, and raise families. City leaders are currently working on implementing a formal traffic calming policy as part of the city’s comprehensive plan. This plan could introduce measures such as speed humps or traffic circles to slow drivers.

Donald Meachem, a seven-year resident of the area, expressed his support for the initiative.

“You’ve got a 3,000-pound car and a 110-pound lady. Doesn’t take a rocket science to figure out where the danger is,” said Meachem.

City leaders now face the challenge of determining how much slowing traffic is worth and who will bear the cost. Residents said they want safety to be the top priority.