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Seminole County is working to install new high visibility trail crossings at intersections along the Cross Seminole Trail and the Seminole Wekiva Trail. These bright green crosswalks are made with three layers of paint and corundum, a durable, skid-resistant material. The result is lower maintenance costs and a safer crosswalk for cyclists, joggers, and walkers making their way across the County’s signature trails.
High visibility trail crossings, marked in bright green, are designed to alert motorists to crosswalk areas and guide trail users through intersections, providing a clear, continuous path where the trail crosses streets. These crossings improve safety by increasing visibility for drivers, especially from a distance, allowing more time to yield to pedestrians and cyclists. The bright markings are particularly beneficial in low-light conditions, high-traffic areas, and for drivers with limited vision, reinforcing the expectation of increased pedestrian and bicycle activity on Seminole County trails.
This initiative is part of a comprehensive safety enhancement study completed by the County in 2022, which identified effective safety measures to reduce conflict points on trails.
Key Benefits of High Visibility Trail Crossings
Pedestrians
- Enhanced Safety: More visible to drivers, reducing potential conflicts.
- Encourages Walking: Safer crossings promote trail use.
Bicyclists
- Improved Visibility: Reflective features enhance visibility in low-light conditions.
- Encourages Biking: Accessible crossing foster an increase in trail activity.
Motorists
- Heightened Awareness: Alerts drivers to expect pedestrian and bike traffic.
- Decreases Speed: Drivers are more likely to slow down, reducing crash severity.
- Increases Compliance: Drivers are more likely to yield to pedestrians at high-visibility crossings.
Documents
- 2022 Seminole County Trails & Greenways Safety Improvement Plan Part 1
- 2022 Seminole County Trails & Greenways Safety Improvement Plan Part 2
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Contact Us
If you have any questions, please contact Carl Kelly, Jr., Trails Program Manager for Seminole County Parks & Recreation, Greenways and Natural Lands Division, via email at ckelly@seminolecountyfl.gov, by phone at 407-665-2906, or by completing the form below.
Seminole County’s One-Cent Sales Tax for County Infrastructure, known as the Penny Sales Tax, is levied on the sale of consumer goods to visitors, residents and businesses, ensuring the cost to construct and maintain infrastructure is shared. The Penny Sales Tax funds local projects, including stormwater systems, sidewalks and roadways, capital improvements to public safety, and enhancements to Seminole County Public Schools facilities. Currently in its third generation, the Penny Sales Tax is expected to generate on average $81 million per year in non-ad valorem tax revenue.