Cape Coral resident urges city to address speeding on Del Prado Boulevard

A Cape Coral resident is calling on city leaders to address speeding along Del Prado Boulevard South, citing safety concerns and providing evidence of the issue. Ron Collins, who has lived in Cape Coral for nearly 30 years, said speeding outside his home on Del Prado Blvd. has become a daily problem. "It's a lot of speeding; it's a horror every day," Collins said. Collins has collected videos showing drivers speeding past his home at all hours of the day and night. He also shared photos of a crash in December, when a trailer detached from a truck and collided with a guardrail. To investigate the issue, Gulf Coast News used a speed radar gun at several locations along Del Prado Boulevard. While no extreme speeding was observed, some drivers were caught exceeding the 30 mph speed limit. Collins said he has reached out to city leaders, including the police and council members, but has received little response. "I contact the city, I contact the police, I contact the council members. I get one answer saying thank you, blah, blah, blah," Collins said. He has also gathered data and calculated how much revenue the city could generate by installing speed cameras, similar to those used in school zones. "It's easy, it's simple," Collins said. Gulf Coast News reached out to the Cape Coral Police Department, showing the data Collins sent us. The police responded with the following statement: "We take speeding in residential neighborhoods very seriously. Our Traffic Unit routinely monitors traffic patterns citywide and adjusts enforcement based on complaints, observed behavior, and safety concerns. Information like this is valuable and helps us identify areas where additional enforcement may be needed. "Drivers are reminded that residential streets are not designed to handle high speeds, and excessive speeding puts people, cyclists, and children at risk. "We encourage residents to report ongoing traffic concerns to the Cape Coral Police Department so they can be evaluated and addressed appropriately. Traffic concerns can be reported by emailing TrafficComplaints@capecoral.gov. Our goal is to keep all neighborhoods safe for people who live, work, and visit our community." DOWNLOAD the free Gulf Coast News app for your latest news and alerts on breaking news, weather, sports, entertainment, and more on your phone or tablet. And check out the Very Local Gulf Coast app to stream news, entertainment and original programming on your TV.