General Discussion

As you already may be aware as posted under the Merrill P. Barber Bridge the smalltooth sawfish is endangered. UUP is an idea for a project to revitalize the Vero Beach and surrounding counties  based on the Indian River Lagoon  by releasing adult smalltooth sawfish specimens in hope to restore the

At the end of Oslo Rd there is a section of unpaved road. I hate all the sandy holes and uncomfortable ride on it. Also the lime from the sand gets all over my vehicle. Because it is such a short distance it will be inexpensive to pave the way to the boat launch. Also some people might claim because

Many of your questions answered here -- population growth, evacuation, health, safety, speed, etc.

I don't remember who has jurisdiction over the boardwalk down by ocean drive, but I'm disgusted by the dog owners walking their dogs on the boardwalk and bicyclists riding their bicycles on it. I’ve personally stopped people and showing the sign that included no pets or bicycles, but they ignore me

Given the conflicting objectives between traffic flow and creating a safer and more inviting Downtown Vero, it would seem there is a compromise around which a consensus could be built. I am moved by the fact that Sebastian accommodates a higher amount of traffic on HW1 than Vero does on Twin Pairs

Ray McNulty’s “compromise” in last week’s 32963 does nothing to resolve the heated divide on Twin Pairs.  It’s frustrating that the city has no effective way of countering the press’ lack of fact and often-erroneous conclusions.  Helpful as the city-sponsored public forums have been, they only touch

Pedestrian traffic is encouraged. Vero needs to attract young people and working professionals or we will "miss The boat" and end up as forgotten.

I take issue with Ray McNulty’s 32963 columns arguing against the proposed lane reduction of HW60 for half a mile through Vero’s Historic Downtown.  Readers will benefit from an alternate position on this highly polarized debate.   Residents’ view on twin pairs.  I am not aware of any fact-based tal

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I strongly recommend making another parking garage in the downtown area. Many people have told me parking at the original parking garage is too far to walk to places and points of interest. A project like this is not unreasonable and parking space will be harder to find as Vero Beach rapidly increas

I can't wait for this project to get done. I have a feeling it will reduce some traffic on route 60 and route 1. Also this will bring new opportunities in our local economy.

People come to Vero Beach because we have the ocean and Indian river lagoon. We have beaches that are not accessible due to no repairs to boardwalks after Hurricane Ian. We have roads and sidewalks and bridges that need repair work. We should not spend money on changing the flow of traffic. We also

Larceny, Vehicle Break-ins, Burglaries, and Motor Vehicle Thefts are plaguing our lovely city. Good thing Indian River County Sheriff's Office is on the job. I want to know do you think this is a short-term crime spike or is Vero Beach at risk of becoming overrun with criminals in the next five or m

I support the reduction in traffic lanes only if the added space is used for landscaping. More parking isn't going to get people wanting to go downtown. Restaurants, shops, and safe walking areas will. Slow down the traffic... if it looks like a highway, people will treat it as such and zoom by. But

If we can’t get sufficient public support to spend $1.9 million on curb extensions at key corners, might we consider posts, painted pedestrian bump-outs and plant boxes as an initial, early phase of making downtown more livable? If successful, and Vero Downtown is revitalized, permanent raised curb

Questions: 1. Has anyone looked at the impacts that lane reduction will have on emergency evacuation? 2. Similarly, what about emergency vehicle response times. 3. Is the "walking Vero" concept valid in this time of increasing home delivery for almost everything? Comment: If lanes are removed, the e

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