Good Afternoon Mr Castaldo,

I am not sure if anyone else has gotten back to you but I did want to commend you for taking the time to share your concerns with local government.  Safety and road safety is something I take very seriously.  One of the problems with road design today is that we design roads for higher speeds than are typically considered safe given the type of traffic on that road.   Having lived in the Haile Village Center I am very aware of 91st St, and I know that part of it is designated scenic and many driveways exit directly onto 91st.  This limits the speed limit that can be allowed by DOT standards.

I would encourage you to report the excessive speeds and the unsafe driving practices to the Alachua County Sheriff's Department.  Rather than trading one unsafe condition for another, I would prefer to see enforcement of what is considered the best practice for a safe speed in those conditions.  I have copied the person in charge of our Public Works Department in case he has additional information to share.

Thank you again for getting involved with local government and working to make our community safer.  Don't hesitate to follow up with me.

Commissioner Mary Alford, PE



Mary Alford
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Subject: Speed Limit on SW 91st St in West Gainesville

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Dear Alachua County Commissioners,

My name is Casey Castaldo and I am a student at F.W. Buchholz High School.  Ever since I have gotten my Florida Learner’s Permit, I have driven on SW 91st Street on my way to and from school.  I have experienced some unsafe happenings while driving this route. I feel like the speed limit of 30 miles per hour is a little too slow, as vehicles very often tailgate me and ignore the four-second following distance rule  that is taught in the FLVS Driver’s Education class. I am often  passed on this street, which is unlawful and dangerous, as it could cause a head-on collision, and this road is a solid yellow line in its entirety. I have talked to many of my friends around the West Gainesville area that are also new drivers trying to follow all the rules of the road, and they have shared the same concerns when driving on SW 91st Street.  We agree that the speed limit would be better served on this road as 35 miles an hour. I feel like this would eliminate a lot of the tailgating and passing on this road from drivers irritated at me for driving the speed limit. Thank you for reading my concern, and I would love to hear back with your opinions on this matter.

Have a great Thanksgiving,

Casey Castaldo
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