Push for Safety Measures on Seventh Avenue After Fatal Ybor City Accident
After a devastating car crash at an LGBTQ+ bar in Ybor City, more than a hundred people gathered in silence to mourn the four lives lost and support the injured. Calls for pedestrian safety measures quickly emerged, with community members like Taylor Aguilera urging city officials to address the issue. Suggestions included closing Seventh Avenue on busy nights and implementing traffic-calming solutions like retractable bollards and speed humps. While city leaders expressed concerns about unintended consequences, advocates emphasized the importance of protecting pedestrians. Recognizing the broader challenge of pedestrian safety citywide, community members like Trevor Rosine called for a collaborative approach and proposed a phased closure of the street for evaluation. The crash reignited debates around public safety in Tampa, prompting a review of past measures and a push for enhanced safety initiatives in the city.
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