Schaaf said that means traffic cones, signs, barricades...and high visibility crosswalks like the one that was just painted in front of Ali Obad's grocery store on Bancraft Avenue.
“This is a great start, everything will help,” said Obad.
But not everyone is convinced the idea will help slow drivers.
“It’s a good idea to put the things in the middle to slow the traffic, but I still think it’s a waste of money,” said one regular customer of the ShopRight Market, “I’ve seen these things in place, and I’ve still seen people drive crazy up and down the street.”
The city has identified 75 essential places that could receive similar safety treatment in the coming weeks.