From City of St. Petersburg: Please be advised that we are not permitted by the Federal Highway Administration to install a rectangular rapid flashing beacon at a traffic control signal. Their uses are in conflict of each other.

We will however review the intersection for any appropriate additional warning signs.
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I'm guessing the OP is talking about right-turn traffic impinging on the pedestrian RoW; it might be useful to evaluate the intersection for No Turn On Red signage -- or, as at Gandy and SB 4th Street, an *active* No Turn On Red sign.

And the restriction actually comes from the MUTCD, incorporated in Florida Statutes by reference:

http://www.dot.state.fl.us/trafficoperations/Operations/MUTCD.shtm

Yes, the FHWA wrote that manual, but it's authors are not the controlling agency, FDOT is.

The most recent incident happened on mid-morning Saturday, but over time, it has occurred at different times. This has happened most often by cars turning north onto MLK from 70th Ave on the west side, followed by cars turning north onto MLK coming from the library/Fossil Park lots.

The pedestrian crossing signs (walking figure and count-down indicator) generally work, but extra caution is needed before crossing due to two cement light poles at the corners next to the crosswalks that obstruct drivers' view of peds getting ready to cross MLK.

There is also the frontage road which also has an intersection just off of MLK and 70th.

I'd like to take someone on a brief tour so that the issue can be properly conveyed.

I have previously contacted the city before and a ped crossing sign on the east corner appears to have been the result. Heading north on MLK, this sign is more of a obstruction to pedestrians on the other side of it.

This crossing is in frequent used by Meadowlawn residents heading to the library or park. I cross it at least three times a week and have done so for years. I feel the problem has worsened and needs to be addressed.

I've attached a shot of the crosswalk looking west down 70th Ave across MLK. The frontage road is just past MLK

This shot is looking east across MLK.

The crosswalk pedestrian right-of-way lights have been set to change automatically as the lights change instead of being activated manually by a pedestrian. I'm not sure this is good. I've come to the crosswalk twice with the right-of-way but the countdown occuring. So, my choice was to wait for the next light change or head out as cars are already on the move and turning into the crosswalk. I don't feel safer but needing to be more on guard. Help.

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The issue may be "closed" but the problem remains. Two signs haven't solved anything.