Transit plan, crash hotspot, roach shutdown: Don’t miss these 3 Miramar stories
Three recent stories about Miramar and surrounding areas covered several topics, including expanded transit plans, a look back at a once-notorious crash hotspot and a food court restaurant shutdown after a roach finding.
Here’s a rundown to catch up:
Expanded public transit and improvement to crash-prone road planned in Miramar
Broward County leaders say Miramar could soon see expanded Mira-Motion shuttle service, including the possibility of free weekend rides, as part of the TransitFORWARD 2040 effort. Officials are also moving ahead with plans to tame a dangerous stretch of Miramar Parkway’s “death bend.”
Remember when crash capital of US was just outside Miramar? Take a look back
Neighboring Pembroke Pines once landed an unfortunate national label after a State Farm study flagged Pines Boulevard and Flamingo Road as the country’s most dangerous intersection back. City officials disputed the methodology, but upgrades eventually helped drive crashes down.
Roaches force food court restaurant at Pembroke Lakes Mall to close, inspectors say
State inspectors temporarily shut down Kelly’s Cajun Grill after spotting live roaches on a prep table and citing other issues, including cross-contamination concerns. The restaurant fixed the problems and passed a follow-up inspection the next day, allowing it to reopen.
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