Police in Port St. Lucie are working to curb pedestrian and bicycle-related crashes in multiple areas of the city.
The agency said it’s part of the Florida Department of Transportation High Visibility Enforcement Program aimed at educating motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians on traffic laws to improve safety on local roads.
The program will have additional officers on patrol at the following location now through May 8, 2026:
- Southwest Gatlin Boulevard from Interstate 95 to Southwest Savage Boulevard
Starting Feb. 1, 2026, and through May 8, 2026, there will be additional officers on patrol at the following corridors due to the high occurrence of pedestrian and bicyclist crashes:
- Southwest Savona Boulevard from Southwest Melrose Avenue to Southwest Gatlin Boulevard
- Southwest Port St. Lucie Boulevard from Southwest Bayshore Boulevard to Southeast Aneci Street
“Special attention will be directed towards increasing awareness of the dangerous behaviors that are contributing to serious and fatal injuries at these locations,” police said in a written statement. “Officers will look for drivers speeding, failing to stop for pedestrians in crosswalks, conducting improper turns or signal violations, and using hand-held devices while driving.”…