Half-Cent Sales Tax Projects
The City of Port St. Lucie is committed to transparency and accountability in the use of public funds. The Half-Cent Sales Tax, approved by voters, plays a vital role in funding infrastructure improvements that enhance safety, mobility and quality of life for our residents.
This page provides an overview of current and upcoming projects supported by the tax, including road widening, sidewalk construction, drainage upgrades and park enhancements. Explore the resources and project list below to see how your tax dollars are making a difference in our community.
Projects Overview
Legend: ✅ Completed; ⭐ In Progress; 🟦 Not Started
St. Lucie West: $18.3 million
- ✅ Intersection at Cashmere: $829,883
- ⭐ Intersection at California: $2 million
- ✅ Intersection at Peacock: $204,754
- ✅ Intersection at Bayshore: $462,096
- ⭐ California Widening: $15.1 million
Sidewalks: $11 million
Repaving: $27.5 million
- ⭐ Citywide: $26.25 million
- 🟦 Gatlin Boulevard: $1.25 million
Floresta Drive Improvements: $100 million
- ✅ Southbend to Elkcam: $14,666,857
- ✅ Elkcam to Crosstown: $31 million
- ⭐ Crosstown to Prima Vista: $61 million
Torino Intersection Improvements: $2 million
- ✅ California Roundabout: $1,081,866
- ✅ Cashmere Roundabout: $1,096,404
U.S. 1 Improvements: $3.7 million
- ✅ Martin County Line to Huffman
- Half-Cent Sales Tax: $1.5 million
- Mobility fees: $2.2 million
Overall Total: $162.5 million
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Half-Cent Sales Tax Project Highlights
Floresta Drive Improvements Phase 1 and 2 complete
St. Lucie West
St. Lucie West Boulevard is one of the busiest transportation corridors in the City of Port St. Lucie, connecting several commercial districts, shopping centers, institutional uses and residential developments from Bayshore Boulevard to Interstate 95. The corridor is in need of major intersection improvements to enhance transportation and pedestrian safety and operation. California Boulevard, south of St. Lucie West Boulevard, also is in need of widening from two to four lanes as the corridor is failing at peak hour travel times.
Challenge
The intersection of St. Lucie West and Cashmere boulevards is in need of an additional (dual) northbound left turn lane and a new eastbound right turn lane. At St. Lucie West and California boulevards, all four legs of the intersection are in need of an additional (dual) left turn lane. At Peacock and St. Lucie West boulevards, turn lane extensions would help capacity. At the intersection of Bayshore Boulevard, a southbound right turn and through lane is needed. To increase capacity, California Boulevard requires widening from St. Lucie West Boulevard to Crosstown Parkway.
Solution and Benefits
Completion of the intersection improvements along St. Lucie West Boulevard and the widening of California Boulevard would increase traffic capacity and pedestrian mobility, while improving safety of the corridors.
Sidewalks
In 2017, City Council approved the City’s 10-Year Sidewalk Master Plan. Over the next 10 years, the City anticipates the completion of 17 miles or 47% of the sidewalks listed in the Plan as allowed by the proposed budget. Additional funding provided by the sales tax would allow the construction of 35 miles or 100% of the sidewalks listed in the plan over the next 10 years.
Challenge
Expand the sidewalk network to include sidewalks on major roadways with an emphasis on areas within a 2-mile radius of schools and to provide sidewalks with direct connections between major roadways in a timely manner.
Solution and Benefits
Construct all the sidewalks listed on the Sidewalk Master Plan within 10 years. This promotes exercise, a healthy lifestyle and a reduction in vehicular trips by providing residents with a safe place to walk and bike to schools, parks and businesses.
Learn more about the Sidewalk Master Plan
Repaving
Providing a safe, comfortable and economical road surface is a high priority for the City of Port St. Lucie. It requires balancing other priorities and making difficult decisions to manage the City’s roadway network with a limited budget.
Challenge
The rate at which pavement deteriorates depends on many factors, including its environment, traffic volumes, loading conditions, original construction quality and interim maintenance procedures such as crack-sealing and rejuvenation.
Solution and Benefits
Timely and effective maintenance can extend the pavement’s life thus reducing costly replacement in the future. It improves vehicle and pedestrian safety, while beautifying the neighborhood.
Learn more about the Repaving Master Plan
Floresta Drive Improvements
The goal of this project is to provide safe transportation and pedestrian mobility while preserving the residential nature of the Floresta corridor.
Challenge
The corridor challenges include the narrow 80-foot right-of-way, several residential driveways, the small mix of commercial businesses and an elementary school.
Solution
The proposed roadway configuration is 4.1 miles of two-lane roadway improvements (Southbend Boulevard to Prima Vista Boulevard) including four signalized intersections and six roundabouts. The corridor will include enhanced sidewalks and bike lanes, street and pedestrian lighting and provide for street trees and landscaping where possible.
Benefits
Implementation of a “Complete Street” concept by accommodating projected traffic volumes while minimizing impacts to the neighborhoods. This provides for enhanced pedestrian and bicycle movements, improved connections to the school and landscaping and lighting schemes that are in harmony with the community.
Learn more about the Floresta Drive Project
Torino Intersection Improvements
Improvements to the intersections of Torino Parkway with California and Cashmere boulevards would increase level of service and operation, especially at peak hours of the day. These intersections also provide a gateway opportunity to the northern part of the City. Improvements will enhance traffic and pedestrian safety, as well as create a sense of identity with landscaping and beautification.
Challenge
The intersections of Torino Parkway with California and Cashmere boulevards are failing from a traffic operation standpoint at peak morning and evening hours. Motorists tend to back up in various directions waiting to make left-hand turns. Installing roundabouts at these three-legged intersections presents a perfect opportunity to address the issue and also provides for traffic calming and beautification.
Solutions and Benefits
Completion of roundabout intersection improvements at Torino Parkway with California and Cashmere boulevards would increase traffic capacity and pedestrian mobility, as well as improve safety, operation and overall aesthetics of the intersections, providing for gateways to the Torino neighborhood.
Roundabouts Keep Moderate Traffic Flowing Safely
U.S. 1 Improvements
U.S. 1 is one of only three north-south state highway systems that traverse the City of Port St. Lucie. The corridor is a gateway into the eastern portion of the City and serves a substantial commercial district, including shopping, dining and entertainment experiences. Ensuring this vital corridor meets the City's current landscaping and beautification standards is vital.
Solution and Benefits
Completion of landscape and irrigation improvements along U.S. 1 within the City limits provides for much-needed beautification and enhancement of the City’s gateways and commercial districts and could help spark economic development in the community.
Citizens Oversight Committee
Shortly after voters approved the sales tax, City Council approved the creation of the Citizens Oversight Committee that ensures this revenue is spent and allocated according to the approved project list.
Past Meetings & Documents