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How Would You Fix Gulf Boulevard?

With changes coming, we want to know what you want done on Gulf Boulevard.

 

The Gulf Boulevard Improvement project has been okayed and some changes should be coming for Gulf Boulevard.

Among the changes:

  • Better streetsight,
  • Putting overhead utilities underground,
  • Creating easier wayfinding for tourists,
  • Creating a more beautiful Gulf Boulevard to drive tourism.

The project is slated to start in 2013 and the changes should trickle in from then on. With all this being done, what do you think deserves the most focus? Is there anything that you think is glaringly wrong with Gulf Boulevard? Let us know!

Related Topics: Gulf Boulevard Improvement and Pinellas County

paula

8:20 am on Monday, August 13, 2012

If possible we should make a bicycle lane.

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Beach Resident

8:36 am on Monday, August 13, 2012

Rethink the over glut of crosswalks. I'm tired of watching tourist traffic,tourist gawking and the total disregard for moving traffic by walking off the curb at crosswalks without even looking,using those horrible(eyesores)flashing lights or if provided flags. I still have to dodge people jaywalking 20 ft from existing crosswalks. As a beach resident please improve it visually by removing all those awful oversized crosswalk signs and put the responsibility back on the person crossing !!!

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Treasure Island Talk

12:34 pm on Tuesday, August 14, 2012

I Would love to see Gulf Blvd narrowed from 4 lanes, to 2 lanes (at least in some parts). While Gulf Blvd supports a lot of car traffic, it also supports a lot of walkers, joggers, kids, bikers, and elderly. Even with a sidewalk and some crosswalks, it's still relatively unsafe for bikers and pedestrians. Narrowing it to two lanes with a 3-5 foot median with low maintenance vegetation, rocks, and or palm trees would improve the look of the boulevard, help with people crossing the street, and slow down traffic which will improve pedestrian safety. As "Beach Resident" says people cross the street where it's convenient so providing a median would help pedestrians cross safely. I also recommend bicycle lanes. The above improvements would be cost effective, utilize available right-of-way, and importantly improve safety for drivers, walkers, bikers, and residents. If the budget allows, definitely bury the utilities.

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