City manager says staff is working on plans for second crosswalk
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The City of Sarasota is encouraging members of the public to let staff know their thoughts about the newly painted pedestrian crosswalk in downtown Sarasota.
On Oct. 28, Careth Christine, a local artist and Ringling College of Art + Design graduate, painted the crosswalk in the 1500 block of Main Street, near C’est La Vie and Cask & Ale, City Manager Tom Barwin noted in his Nov. 2 newsletter.
“This a small test project providing a visual of what artwork along a crosswalk could look and feel like,” Barwin pointed out. “If you haven’t seen it in person, we encourage you to do so and let us know your thoughts at CityNews@SarasotaFL.Gov.”
Over the past year, Barwin continued, city staff has “contemplated appropriate locations for this demonstration project.”
A second crosswalk scheduled for enhancement is the one near Smokin’ Joe’s, Barwin added. Christine also will paint it, Barwin wrote.
“When more details are available we’ll share [them]” in the weekly newsletter, he noted, and on social media.
Love it!
I have not seen the painted crosswalk in person — only from this photograph. But the message seems to be: “Drunkards should cross here” and “More intoxicants this way!” I am not a teetotaler; but I don’t feel this is the most helpful message to send. Especially when the pedestrian crossers are barefoot and walking a dog.