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After girl's death, Tampa City Council member wants to know why a Busch Blvd. crosswalk is taking so long listen

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Tags: Frank Reddick, Tampa City Council, crosswalk, roads, pedestrian safety

Tampa City Council member Frank Reddick wants to know why an extra crosswalk wasn’t installed along Busch Boulevard before an 8-year-old girl was struck and killed trying to cross the street. Reddick is asking city staff to look into what was taking so long.

The city already knew there was a problem with people jaywalking on Busch Boulevard where one mile separates two crosswalks. Reddick said adding another was in ...