More than a year after a Jacksonville elementary teacher and his 1-year-old son were killed crossing Baymeadows Road, the Florida Legislature has earmarked nearly $975,000 to install a pedestrian hybrid beacon crosswalk near Wicked Barley Brewing Company.
June 10, 2026 at 12:02 PM A Jacksonville councilman said on Tuesday he has requested urgent safety improvements for Baymeadows Road following a crash that killed a father and his 1-year-old son last week.
– A little over a year after a Jacksonville elementary teacher and his 1-year-old son were killed crossing Baymeadows Road, the Florida Legislature has earmarked nearly $975,000 to install a pedestrian hybrid beacon crosswalk near Wicked Barley Brewing Company. Sen. Clay Yarborough requested a one-time investment of $972,000 for the project, and the funding was included when the Legislature passed the budget for the upcoming fiscal year.
Yarborough’s funding request said the enhancements are designed to improve pedestrian visibility and safety, and make the crossing more accessible for all users. The funding breaks down into $120,000 for design, $170,000 for right-of-way, $595,000 for construction and $87,000 for construction inspection, according to estimates from the FDOT. According to the request, construction is estimated to begin in December of 2028 and finish in December of 2029.
Jacksonville City Council member Joe Carlucci, who represents the area, also advocated for safety changes after the deadly crash. A traffic study conducted by FDOT revealed 12 crashes at the location since 2020, including two involving pedestrians and a bicyclist. Scott is a multi-Emmy Award Winning Anchor and Reporter, who also hosts the “Going Ringside With The Local Station” Podcast.
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