MELBOURNE, FLA.—Florida Institute of Technology recently opened its
new Florida Tech Commons building at the intersection of University
Boulevard and Babcock Street. The three-story, 63,000-square foot
facility is designed as the new “front door” to campus.
“The first floor features our Center for Student Success, a gateway
for a variety of student services, from the Registrar’s Office to
Admissions,” said Anthony J. Catanese, president and chief executive
officer. “This is also the new starting point for prospective
students to get their first look at Florida Tech, and a convenient,
central location for current students to handle routine student service
matters.”
In addition to the first floor Center for Student Success, the
building also houses the College of Psychology and Liberal Arts on the
second floor. The third floor features areas including the Women’s
Business Center, Continuing Education and Career Services.
Meanwhile, given the building’s location across busy Babcock Street,
university staff have been working for months to proactively address
pedestrian safety concerns.
“We want everyone to be safe,” said T. Dwayne McCay, executive vice
president and chief operating officer. “Extra vigilance on the part of
anyone crossing that intersection will be critical. Motorists should
also use extreme care.”
Other safety steps that the university is pursuing:
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Working with the City of Melbourne and the Florida Department of Transportation to reduce the speed limit
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Adding all-way red light for pedestrian-only traffic at high traffic times of day
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Installing stamped asphalt over entire intersection to slow traffic from all directions
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Adding crosswalk improvements—to widen and improve accessibility
·
Implementing “no right turn on red” from all directions
“We need the City of Melbourne’s help and the
state’s cooperation to make these important safety adjustments,” McCay
said. “Safety remains the university’s paramount concern.”
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