Resolution 07-16 ''UTA Blvd. Crosswalk Safety''

Authored by:

Amy Ward

Sponsored by:

Amanda Penry, Brian Edgar

Date Submitted:

2007-09-04

Date Considered:

0000-00-00

Committee:

Community Affairs

Action:

Passed in General Body.

Result:

31-0-0

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 Therefore 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.