Resolution 07-16: UTA BLVD. CROSSWALK SAFETY

Number 07-16
Description Crosswalk at the intersection of UTA Blvd and Yates Street be equipped with warning lights when pedestrians walk across this crosswalk
Authored by Amy Ward
Sponsored by Amanda Penry
Brian Edgar
Date Submitted Tuesday, September 4, 2007
Committee Committee Affairs
Result n/a
Remarks PENDING
Whereas Many students everyday are nearly hit by a car and/or have difficulty crossing the street via the crosswalk at the intersection of UTA Boulevard and Yates Street.
Whereas Studies, such as the one attached, have shown that crosswalks with in-pavement flashing warning lights increase visibility and pedestrian safety.
Be It Further Resolved That The crosswalk at the intersection of UTA Boulevard and Yates Street be equipped with manual triggered in-pavement flashing warning lights to increase safety for students who cross the street via this crosswalk.