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Transit plan, crash hotspot, roach shutdown: Don’t miss these 3 Miramar stories

Catch up on three stories that have sparked conversation around Miramar.
Catch up on three stories that have sparked conversation around Miramar. mocner@miamiherald.com

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.”

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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.

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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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