FDOT activates mid-block pedestrian crossing signals on University Avenue

Press release from Florida Department of Transportation

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Pedestrians now have two new places to safely cross University Avenue near the University of Florida campus. FDOT recently activated traffic signals at the mid-block pedestrian crossings near NW 14^th Street and Gale Lemerand Drive. With the addition of the mid-block pedestrian crossings to the NW 16^th Street and NW 19^th Street crosswalks, FDOT has provided four additional places to safely cross University Avenue since summer 2023.

Vehicle and pedestrian movements are now signal-controlled through the addition of mast arms and pedestrian signals at both locations. Additionally, the raised crosswalks serve as traffic calming devices in lieu of the temporary speed tables previously in place along University Avenue, which were removed as part of the project.

FDOT would like to remind pedestrians to be vigilant and use pedestrian crossings safely, as well as remind drivers to always obey traffic signals. For more information on how to navigate mid-block pedestrian signals safety, please visit FDOT Mid-Block Pedestrian Crossing Safety.