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You need to do something about the intersection at Summer/Willow/West. Apparently one day recently you just removed the Stop sign at the end of Willow with NO OTHER SIGNS/LIGHTS working. And NO notification that the Stop sign was removed. I almost just got in an accident because last week there was a STOP sign there. I came to a stop from Summer and proceeded to cross THINKING THERE WAS A STOP sign from Willow since there was a few days ago! Another car from Willow didn't stop and then proceeded to scream at me. This is absolutely ridiculous. I had children in my car. WHY WOULD YOU REMOVE A STOP SIGN THAT WAS THERE forever and after the reconfiguration and not notify people or at least get the lights working? I hope you get the lights working soon or someone is going to get seriously hurt, if not killed!!! Unacceptable!
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A. Street Sign, Traffic Control Sign
4 Comments
Town of Reading (Registered User)
George Strazzere (Registered User)
Acknowledged Ryan Percival (Verified Official)
installed West Street traffic signals, the Town would like to take this opportunity to
update residents and potential commuters. Please note that the new signals are in
an interim condition and are not at their final configuration. Currently, the signals
are on straight-timing cycles which allow each direction of traffic a green light
regardless of whether there is a vehicle present. When the signals become fully
operational cameras will be used to detect vehicles, increasing the efficiency of the
lights and reducing wait times.
Since the West Street project remains under the control of MassDOT, the Town
has not yet accepted the project as complete. The Town continues working
diligently with MassDOT to complete the project and resolve all remaining issues,
including final signal configurations.
Some residents have also expressed concern over the new geometry of the West
St., Willow St. and Summer Ave. intersection. Please be assured that after
numerous traffic studies, analysis, and multiple public meetings, independent
traffic consultants and engineers designed this intersection in the interest of safety
and traffic calming.
The Town understands that with any changes there will always be an adjustment
period. We would like to thank all of you for your patience and concerns.
Closed Ryan Percival (Verified Official)