MLK South: Demand Safer Streets Now | Tampa News

Five lives lost in five years on MLK Street South—two this year alone—has sparked a community outcry. Residents, galvanized by the tragic death of 47-year-old Kendra Dillard, have formed the MLK South Safe Streets Coalition to demand urgent safety upgrades. While the northern stretch got protected bike lanes and traffic calming in 2018, the south remains dangerously under-equipped with inadequate crosswalks, poor signage, and a 35 mph speed limit. The coalition is pushing for streetlights, reflectors, and speed bumps—and they’re set to present their demands at City Hall on September 3rd at 5:30 PM. Families like the Griffins, whose son Tevin was killed last year, are rallying behind them, hoping collective action will finally turn this deadly stretch into a safer road for all. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ff1ab2eb4fdf0a64