Rafael Pineiro commented on The Coastal Star's blog post South Palm Beach: Town selects firm for new lift station that could cost up to $1 million
"A lift station is a critical piece of infrastructure that pumps sewage from our town’s condos to the treatment plant in Lake Worth Beach. If it fails, it could lead to backups, overflows, and costly emergency repairs—like the $7,000 fix we needed…"
Apr 3
Rafael Pineiro liked The Coastal Star's blog post Along the Coast: Family matriarch in A1A crosswalk fatally struck by cars
Mar 19
Rafael Pineiro commented on The Coastal Star's blog post Along the Coast: Family matriarch in A1A crosswalk fatally struck by cars
"This article nails why I’ve been advocating for lit crosswalks in South Palm Beach. Roz Lowney’s death—signs down during construction, no lights, struck at night—echoes the twilight fatality near my A1A condo. Our stretch: 30 mph, no congestion,…"
Mar 19
Rafael Pineiro updated their profile photo
Mar 19
Rafael Pineiro commented on The Coastal Star's blog post Letter to the Editor: Crosswalks don’t need sidewalks on both sides of road
"Opinion: Lit Crosswalks Are the Solution for Our A1A Safety Crisis
Some argue that crosswalks would make our problems worse, claiming they can increase congestion and even accidents. In certain cases, they’ve got a point—on high-speed, multi-lane…"
Mar 19
Rafael Pineiro commented on The Coastal Star's blog post South Palm Beach: Council discusses options for new Town Hall
"Response to “South Palm Beach: Council discusses options for new Town Hall” by Brian Biggane
Brian Biggane’s February 26, 2025, report on South Palm Beach’s Town Hall plans lays bare a project adrift. CPZ Architects’ latest pitch—$6 million for a…"
Mar 18
Rafael Pineiro liked Mary Kate Leming's discussion Letter to the Editor: New paper is welcome
Mar 4
Rafael Pineiro commented on The Coastal Star's blog post South Palm Beach: Council discusses options for new Town Hall
"I read this article on CPZ Architects’ proposal for a new $6–7 million Town Hall & Community Center in South Palm Beach, and as a concerned citizen, I’d like to offer input on a more cost-effective approach. I believe we can meet our town’s needs…"
Feb 28
Rafael Pineiro replied to Mary Kate Leming's discussion Letter to the Editor: Crosswalks don’t need sidewalks on both sides of road

I appreciate The Coastal Star publishing my recent letter on pedestrian safety along A1A, and I’d like to address a question some may have: “What’s the point of pushing for marked, lit crosswalks if FDOT engineers advise requiring sidewalks on…"
Feb 28
Rafael Pineiro is now a member of The Coastal Star
Nov 11, 2023