WPTV reported in August that a study showed many Martin County drivers said they felt unsafe while driving on U.S. Highway 1.
Now, residents had the opportunity to give their feedback on the issue Thursday from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the Hoke Library in Jensen Beach.
The Martin County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) collaborated with Martin County and the city of Stuart to seek input.
Region Martin County
‘People are always speeding’: Survey highlights concerns on US1 in Martin County
Tyler Hatfield
Resident Douglas Ashley has lived in Jensen Beach since the 1960s and says safety is top of mind.
“Nobody drives causally anymore,” stated Ashley. “It’s defensive driving. Definitely defensive driving.”
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Ashley says he’s witnessed deadly accidents in the area.
“I’m not an expert but I would say the law of average is, if they keep on speeding, speed kills,” shared Ashley. “Eventually someone’s gonna get hurt again.”