Here in Tampa we've spent thousands upon thousand of dollars to create safe crosswalks for pedestrians, without success; flashing lights, rumble strips, big neon signs and still the carnage continues. The problem? They didn't put the crosswalks where people actually cross the street. Make one from the McDonald's to Burger King across the street. Why? I don't know but that's where I see the people cross.
When I drove through Dunedin yesterday they have crosswalks every ten feet or so and the people use them. Believe me I know. Put the crosswalks where the people cross the street.
Why do I call this problem to your attention? You'll see the fancy, expensive crosswalks and assume that there is where the people are going to cross the street. Wrong. While driving in Florida you need to watch for pedestrians everywhere, all the time.
I used to joke about the "invisible" pedestrian, dressed all in black at night. Here, that is the reality. Remember, black is very slimming, especially in death.
Save money and skip the rental car transponder. Get a Tolltraxx transponder and enjoy driving without worrying about any "toll shock" when you get home.
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