Saturday, January 28, 2012

Safety Crosswalks


We chose to pick a crosswalk signal off the corner of 50th street and Fletcher Ave, and we placed our sticker right next to the button you press to cross the street. We picked this location because it was so close to a student apartment complex and it’s often used by those students to cross the street and attend USF. It’s important to remind students, or a pedestrian what public health does for them and how it keeps them safe form traffic, and gives them a safe way to get to school or anywhere else. This especially represents a public health issue of collisions for both the person crossing the street and the driver of any vehicle. Many times you hear about accidents happening due to people crossing the road at the wrong point when the driver is usually not suspecting anything. Crosswalk signals allow drivers to visually notice a landmark where people cross and become aware of pedestrian crossing. On the other hand it protects people and allows them safe passage while crossing the street and allows an easy way of transportation from one destination to another. Not having crosswalks is a major risk for those who walk a lot for as a method of movement and for drivers on a busy road. A lot of accidents have occurred because of crosswalk signals are not in place and this forces people to cross the street at their convenience; however it may not be at the convenience for the driver. Ultimately causing an accident where both the pedestrian and driver could be hurt. It’s a very important issue that unfortunately has been overlooked by most and easily could be fixed.


Nicole Bell
Lubana Massis (not pictured, she is taking the photo)
Stephanie Barbosa
Brian Pirolozzi

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2 comments:

  1. AnonymousJanuary 28, 2012 at 7:37 PM

    Great place to show public health. As a pediatric nurse, I see way to often the end result of a pedestrian VS. MV (motor vehicle). Crosswalks are the responsibility of both the pedestrian and the drivers. Just because the cross light comes on does not take away our sense of sight. We need to look both ways because specifically at this intersection people like to "create" a right turn lane out of impatience. This usually puts them right in the crosswalk right about the time the pedestrian should be walking. If drivers were more aware of crosswalks and pedestrians, and pedestrians of drivers then we could really prevent a lot of these accidents. Crosswalks are in place for a reason. They just need to be used properly. Great Job!!!

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 7, 2012 at 9:59 AM

    Sticking your public health sticker on a crosswalk signal is the perfect place to bring awareness to people passing by it. I have witnessed many pedestrians’ choose to jaywalk instead of utilizing crosswalks which can result in injuries. I really like how you all included the benefits of crosswalks for both the pedestrian as well as the driver. Throughout the crosswalks at USF I have seen people crossing on them while they are texting, meaning they aren’t being cautious. Even though crosswalks give the pedestrian a more safe way to cross the road, it isn’t completely safe and therefore pedestrians need to be cautious while they cross. Too many people, in Tampa especially, are getting struck by cars while crossing the road and therefore I think you guys chose a great place to show people a healthier and safer way of living!

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