City pursues railroad crossing at Jeffery Street — Boca Raton has received a $2 million federal Congressional Community Project Funding award that will go toward the cost of a new Florida East Coast Railway crossing at Jeffery Street, near the city’s planned North Park.
As part of the FEC project, the Northwest 28th Street railroad crossing about two miles to the south will be closed.
U.S. Rep. Jared Moskowitz, D-Parkland, presented the city with a ceremonial check on June 22. The city is coordinating the project with the Florida Department of Transportation and the FEC. Construction is expected to begin in the fall.
In addition to the new crossing, the work will include intersection, sidewalk, drainage, lighting and signage improvements. Jeffery Street also will provide another link between Northwest Second Avenue and Federal Highway.
Jeffery also bisects the planned North Park at 5800 NW Second Ave.
The Greater Boca Raton Beach and Park District awarded a $19.7 million bid on June 22 to Butters Construction and Development to build facilities on the east 70 acres of the park, including extensive walking and bike trails, restrooms, a playground, fitness equipment, a dog park and a parking lot. The city will pay for a pedestrian tunnel under Jeffery Street to connect the separated sides.
— Mary Hladky and Steve Plunkett
Whole blood now available on special EMS vehicle — Boca Raton residents with medical emergencies and experiencing severe blood loss now will have access to whole blood transfusions before they arrive at the hospital.
The city’s Fire Rescue is among only 1-2% of emergency agencies nationwide equipped to provide whole blood, city officials said.
The blood is carried on a specially equipped EMS supervisor vehicle that can be dispatched anywhere within the city limits. It is stored in a temperature-controlled cooler that is constantly monitored.
All city firefighters are certified paramedics and have undergone specialized training on the storage, warming and administration of whole blood.
“Administering blood in pre-hospital environments is a critical intervention that can significantly improve patient outcomes,” said Fire Chief John Treanor. “Boca Raton Fire Rescue is now equipped to perform this vital procedure, enhancing our service delivery to those we serve.”
— Mary Hladky
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