Crosswalk construction and other improvements
One of the items our neighbors had requested for the 2007 TIF budget was the construction of brick crosswalks. Many of the heavily transited intersections will be adorned with the crosswalks. Not only will they serve as traffic calming devices but are a great way to improve the look of the streets. Here is the notice from the YCDC:
Beginning Tuesday, September 4, 2007, Kimmins Contracting Corporation will begin work constructing a brick street crosswalk at the intersection of 7th Avenue and 15th Street. During construction, 15th Street will be closed for approximately one week, with 7th Avenue remaining open. 7th Avenue will then be closed for approximately one week, with 15th Street remaining open while the original brick (not faux) is laid on both sides. This is the first crosswalk of several that will soon be constructed in the Ybor District Residential neighborhoods. Wednesday, August 28, 2007, the alley improvement with brick aprons between 18th and 19th Streets, south side of 7th Avenue was completed. This was the last of 6 alleys with brick aprons that have been improved in the district with CRA 1 TIF $$$. In addition, a dumpster pad and curb improvement was completed in City Parking Lot #5. Three medians will be removed on and 7th Avenue and 20th Street prior to the fall festival season. For further information, please contact the Ybor City Development Corporation at (813) 274-7936.
