Fix the Roads

The Crisis on Our Streets

Port St. Lucie's rapid growth has outpaced our road infrastructure. Potholes damage vehicles. Traffic bottlenecks waste hours of residents' lives. And dangerous intersections put lives at risk. Southbend Boulevard alone handles 15,000+ cars daily on a single-lane road—residents call it a "death trap."

Major Projects Underway

Project	Timeline	Investment
Southbend Boulevard Widening	Complete Fall 2026	City/FDOT
Turnpike Widening (Martin Co to Becker Rd)	2025-2029	$88.3M
US-1 Lighting Improvements	2025-2026	$1.3M
I-95 Resurfacing & Safety	Completed Summer 2024	$9.9M

Steven's Plan

• Accelerate Repairs: Fast-track pothole repairs with 48-hour response time for reported issues.
• Smart Traffic Signals: Upgrade traffic lights with adaptive timing to reduce congestion.
• Complete Southbend: Ensure the widening project stays on schedule through Fall 2026.
• Neighborhood Paving: Create a rotating schedule to resurface residential streets every 15 years.
• Sidewalk Expansion: Build safe walking routes to schools and parks.
• Bike Lanes: Add protected bike lanes on major corridors.
• Transparency: Public dashboard showing road project status and timelines.

How We Pay For It

• FDOT grants and state funding
• Local option gas tax
• Mobility fees from new development
• Smart prioritization of existing budget

The Bottom Line

Good roads aren't a luxury—they're essential infrastructure. As Mayor, I'll treat road maintenance as the urgent priority it is. No more waiting years for basic repairs. No more dangerous intersections. Just safe, smooth streets that get you where you're going.