According to a story on TBO.com nearly 45,000 vehicles travel just one specific area of Fletcher Avenue each day. That is the same area were 15 pedestrians have been involved in accidents with two of those being killed. Now Hillsborough County is looking into ways to make the area safer with help from a volunteer board.
The stretch of Fletcher Avenue just west of the University of South Florida could have its speed limit dropped from 45 M.P.H. to 35 M.P.H. Other suggestions call for adding small medians, increasing bicycle lanes and using electronic signage to help pedestrians. The project could cost the city upwards of $2 million.
If you have been cited for a traffic violation in Tampa or anywhere in Hillsborough County and are in need qualified legal representation, please do not hesitate to contact experienced Traffic Defense Attorney Stephen Higgins at 1-800-FIGHT-IT (1-800-344-4848) to discuss the matter or visit our website FightYourTicket.com. Also you can contact Stephen via email or by stopping in our new Tampa office located at 3426 W. Kennedy Blvd.