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It happens at least once a week: a car tries to turn into the bike lane on 1st ave south while I am waiting for a light to change. This time i got pics. Really--this is a serious issue. I was lucky, but one day someone is going to get seriously hurt. I have written the bike/ped coordinator for 2 years now, city staff witnessed this happening all day during a Pinellas Trail survey, people have brought it up at the Mayor's BPAC. These intersections need signage, paint --green, red, blue? -- better markings. People have suggested lines for the turn lanes so cars get it. Please pass this on to someone who has the authority to take action. I have heard excuses for two years. This needs to be fixed. (The photo is the car backing up after it came within inches of me in the bike lane. They were from out of town and apologized saying they had no idea it was a bike lane. )
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Update from Bicycle/Pedestrian Coordinator: Thank you for your post. We are very aware of this issue, it was discussed again at this morning's BPAC meeting.
We are exploring design improvement options and have identified some implementation funding. We anticipate it might take a couple months before any physical changes are made. Several of the design elements would be new to St. Petersburg, so implementation will need a bit more coordination than otherwise.
We appreciate your continued patience as we work to find the best resolution to this important safety issue. Thanks again.