{"id":141736,"date":"2026-02-03T09:39:14","date_gmt":"2026-02-03T09:39:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/141736\/"},"modified":"2026-02-03T09:39:14","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T09:39:14","slug":"ybor-city-residents-push-for-pedestrian-safety-changes-months-after-deadly-crash","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/141736\/","title":{"rendered":"Ybor City residents push for pedestrian safety changes months after deadly crash"},"content":{"rendered":"

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YBOR CITY, Fla. – Months after a deadly crash in Ybor City<\/a> that killed four people and injured several others, Tampa leaders are weighing new safety measures aimed at protecting pedestrians.<\/p>\n

District 5 City Councilwoman Naya Young, Tampa police, the city\u2019s transportation<\/a> department and the Community Redevelopment Agency gathered for a town hall to hear concerns directly from residents. Family members of one of the victims, Sherman Jones, were among those who spoke.<\/p>\n

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The backstory:<\/p>\n

Jones was among the four victims killed in November when Silas Sampson is accused of leading Florida Highway Patrol troopers on a high-speed chase that ended when his vehicle crashed into Bradley\u2019s on 7th Avenue.<\/p>\n

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What they’re saying:<\/p>\n

Several residents and victims\u2019 families urged the city to take stronger action, including reconsidering closing 7th Avenue to vehicle traffic on busy weekend nights.<\/p>\n

“We lost him, and we can\u2019t get him back \u2014 and others can be lost if you don\u2019t react on this,” said Candra Granville Mack, a family member of Jones.<\/p>\n

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Others suggested testing changes before making them permanent, including a pilot program to close 7th Avenue on Fridays and Saturdays.<\/p>\n

The other side:<\/p>\n

City officials outlined a mix of immediate and longer-term changes, focusing on areas identified as part of Tampa\u2019s High-Injury Network. Planned improvements include:<\/p>\n

Repaving 7th Avenue from Nebraska Avenue to Nuccio ParkwayContinued rebricking of 7th Avenue to naturally slow trafficA new four-way stopSpeed limit reduction from 30 mph to 25 mphInstallation of bollards to separate eastbound and westbound traffic \"\" <\/p>\n

On Nuccio Parkway and 15th Street, the city also plans to add a “green spine” bike lane extending north into East Tampa.<\/p>\n

What we don’t know:<\/p>\n

Plans for Palm Avenue, another area flagged for safety concerns, are on hold as the city waits for federal funding from a Safe Streets For All grant. No timeline has been announced for when that work could begin.<\/p>\n

RELATED: Deadly Ybor crash: Suspect accused of killing 4 to remain behind bars until trial<\/a><\/p>\n

It\u2019s also unclear whether closing 7th Avenue to vehicle traffic will move forward, as city leaders continue to weigh concerns about congestion and late-night activity after bars close.<\/p>\n

What’s next:<\/p>\n

Councilwoman Young said she hopes to host more community meetings in the future as the city gathers feedback and refines its safety plans for Ybor City.<\/p>\n

The Source: This story is based on a Tampa community town hall attended by FOX 13, featuring remarks from city officials, transportation planners, law enforcement representatives, residents and family members of a victim killed in the November Ybor City crash.<\/p>\n

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