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Miami-Dade County Commissioner Eileen Higgins (District 5) on Oct. 27 received an $800,000 appropriation from State Rep. Alex Rizo (District 112) on behalf of the Florida House of Representatives to support the Citrus Grove School Children & Families Pedestrian Safety Initiative, a critical infrastructure project designed to protect children and families walking to Citrus Grove Elementary and Middle School in Little Havana.
“Every child deserves to walk to school without fear, and every parent deserves peace of mind knowing their neighborhood streets are safe,” Commissioner Higgins said. “This investment is about protecting lives and strengthening our community. Thanks to Rep. Alex Rizo’s partnership and the support of our state and county teams, I’m excited to see this roadway become a safer, more welcoming place for the children and families of Citrus Grove.”
Located along NW 22nd Avenue between Third and Sixth streets, this corridor has been identified as a high-risk area with frequent pedestrian crashes and fatalities. Planned improvements include curb extensions, a new mid-block crossing with Rectangular Rapid-Flashing Beacons (RRFBs) between NW Fifth and NW Sixth streets, concrete safety islands, and an upgrade of the existing span wire pedestrian signal at NW 22nd Avenue between NW Fourth Terrace and NW Fifth Street to a mast arm. The project also includes beautification enhancements. Together, these upgrades will make walking and biking safer for students and families traveling to and from school.
“I’m proud to partner with Commissioner Eileen Higgins and Miami-Dade County to make our streets safer for the children and families of Citrus Grove,” said State Rep. Alex Rizo.”
When state and local leaders work together, we can deliver real results that strengthen our neighborhoods and improve the quality of life for our residents.”
The total project cost is estimated at $3.2 million, with Miami-Dade County contributing $2.4 million toward its completion.
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