Residents Demand Speed Study After Dangerous Driving on Forest View Drive

Pasco County has launched a speed study on Forest View Drive following intense resident demands over dangerous driving in the Lake Padgett Estates East neighborhood. After an unidentified driver destroyed a mailbox and child cutout sign, concerned neighbors rallied to the Property Owners Association and county officials for immediate action. The community fears reckless driving could harm small children who regularly play in front yards and ride bikes on the residential street. Traffic Operations installed block strips to measure vehicle speeds on March 17, gathering data to determine appropriate safety improvements like new signage, pavement markings, or potential traffic signals. Residents say the 30 mph speed limit and slower curves are

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