Community Meeting: Safety Along Clearwater-Largo Road

Largo's Engineering Services Department, in collaboration with Pinellas County Public Works and Forward Pinellas, is considering ways to increase safety and access for people traveling (walk, ride, bike, etc.) along Clearwater-Largo Road from West Bay Drive to 8th Avenue SW while maintaining capacity on the roadway for vehicle traffic. The project team is seeking input from anyone driving, walking, rolling, cycling, and/or taking transit along this route regarding safety priorities and ways to make Clearwater-Largo Road safe for all users of all abilities. We want to hear from you!

Share your input:

• Attend the Meeting: Join the community meeting on Thursday, May 16 at 6pm at Largo Middle School (155 8th Ave SE). Attend this interactive meeting to discuss roadway safety improvements, pedestrian concerns, and review potential updates with the project team. 
  
• Online Survey: Please take the survey to share your experiences and opinion on the safety and accessibility of Clearwater-Largo Rd. 

Background information:
Clearwater-Largo Road is four lanes north of West Bay Drive and four lanes south of Ulmerton Road but expands to six lanes for the 1.5 miles through the City of Largo between West Bay Drive and Ulmerton Road. The sidewalk is immediately adjacent to the road from West Bay Drive to 8th Avenue SW and, there is no allowable space to move the sidewalk further away from the roadway or expand it. One of the top priorities in this area is the safety of children and families walking to Mildred Helms Elementary School adjacent to motorists. 

For questions about this project reach out to Senior Engineer, Barry Westmark at [email protected]. If you need support to complete the survey in English or Spanish reach out to [email protected] or 727-587-6740. Ext. 7630.