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Intersection of Perkins and Aiken Streets.
I think that this busy intersection should have full traffic lights, not just stop signs for the traffic on Perkins crossing Aiken.
There are about 472 students now living in the new University Suites right at this intersection, and they cross Aiken to attend classes. Right now, cars just stop in the street to let students cross, or students simply cross disregarding traffic, hoping it will stop for them. It's a disaster waiting to happen.
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Conor Baldwin (Người dùng đã đăng ký)
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C McCarthy (Người dùng đã đăng ký)
The traffic in that area is already a major issue. I think a traffic light there would pose more of a problem than solve it.
There should be constant education and posted signs as to pedestrian and driver responsibility. The increase in the number of college students must be addressed by both the university and the city.
AaronR (Người dùng đã đăng ký)
I'm not sure that the increase in the number of students is not being addressed.
In any case, signs are a good idea if traffic lights aren't possible. Stop signs for traffic on Aiken is one idea (they're already there for traffic on Perkins). Yield to Pedestrian signs might be good, too. Anything that lets motorists know that this is a major pedestrian crossing point.
Eric Eby (Người dùng đã đăng ký)
AaronR (Người dùng đã đăng ký)
Eric, usually it's rush hours, a.m. and p.m..
I've attached a photo taken at about 4:50 today. It shows a typical situation with people in the street.
AaronR (Người dùng đã đăng ký)
Eric Eby (Người dùng đã đăng ký)
AaronR (Người dùng đã đăng ký)
Eric Eby (Người dùng đã đăng ký)
AaronR (Người dùng đã đăng ký)
Thanks again, Eric.
C McCarthy (Người dùng đã đăng ký)
The solution of putting up "Yield to Pedestrian" signs seems very appropriate for this area. Though I have to add that it seems rather logical that their would be pedestrians around a college.
I believe drivers are lacking the proper driving skills. Reminders are a good thing.
AaronR (Người dùng đã đăng ký)
Eric, I'm just following up on this to see if the in-street Yield To Pedestrian signs are going to be put here, and if so, when. I was reminded this morning during a steady stream of traffic, none of which seemed to want to stop for the pedestrians waiting patiently to cross.
Thanks