Description

The new crosswalk on the renovated section of Witherspoon Street is barely visible to drivers. It's just two thin white lines on light gray pavers, and the lines fade right into the background.

This is an accident waiting to happen. As a driver, it's hard to see the crosswalk; as a pedestrian, you get a false sense of security from the crosswalk, thinking drivers will be stopping for you when you cross.

The crosswalk should be painted in a more distinct color (maybe reflective yellow or orange), or it should have perpendicular lines running the length of it so it's blindingly obvious to drivers. It could also help to add a flashing pedestrian sign, like the one between Hinds Plaza and the Griggs Corner Parking Lot.

Additionally, the final parking space on the right (if you're heading northbound in a car) should be removed as parking - you can't see pedestrians approaching the crosswalk on that side of the road when a car is parked there.