Ybor City Pedestrian Safety Calls After Deadly Crash

Calls for Pedestrian Safety Improvements

• 🚨 Following a deadly crash in Ybor City, community members are urging the city to enhance safety measures, particularly on 7th Avenue.
• 💡 Proposals include making busy areas pedestrian-only on weekends by using retractable barriers at intersections.

Proposed Safety Solutions

• 🚦 Advocates suggest implementing pedestrian-focused infrastructure to prevent future tragedies.
• 👮 Some residents call for an increased police presence to manage traffic and ensure safety on busy weekend nights.
• 🚧 Others believe barricades are necessary due to the high volume of people and vehicles, especially late at night.

Expert Traffic Calming Measures

• 🛣️ Experts have previously recommended traffic calming strategies such as narrowing driving lanes.
• ⚡ Additional suggestions include installing speed bumps, creating bumpouts on corners, and placing bollards on sidewalks to prevent vehicles from mounting the curb.
• ⏳ Any legislative changes or implementation of these measures will require time due to the recent nature of the crash.