Where's Mr. Walker?
Life-size statues of Mr. Walker have been installed in nine locations around Springfield. The presence of these brightly-colored statues is intended to reinforce existing crosswalk signage and serve as a visible reminder to both drivers and pedestrians to use and respect crosswalks.
Statues are located in the following locations:
- Park Central Square - Southwest corner directly in front of the Park Central Branch Library.
- Commercial Street - Crosswalk location near the intersection of Commercial Street and Robberson Avenue.
- Pythian Street & Patterson Avenue - Located near Lake Country Soccer and Cooper Tennis Complex facilities. This Walker loves playing soccer!
- Walnut Lawn Street - Located at a crosswalk near the Broadway Avenue intersection.
- National Avenue & Trafficway Street - Located at the intersection across from Jordan Valley Commons, this red walker shows his support for the Springfield Cardinals.
- Campbell Avenue & Walnut Lawn Street – Located at the X-walk compliance board on the northwest corner, letting drivers know how they are doing with yielding to pedestrians.
- Sherman Avenue & Central Street – Located at the roundabout near OTC, Mr Walker reminds drivers to not just yield to oncoming vehicles, but to pedestrians as well.
- Division Street & Glenstone Avenue – Located at the X-walk compliance board on the northwest corner, this walker let’s people know how many drivers are currently choosing to yield to pedestrians at crosswalks.
- Monastery Street – Mr. Walker is alerting driver to the nearby trail crossing just down the hill near Twin Oaks Substation. Slow down!
