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On route 3, travelling west just past the 202 Bridge, the residents are sitting ducks when trying to turn into Chatwood. I have seen cars hit in the rear as they are sitting and waiting to make a turn. There are 3 streets and we ask that one of them have a turning lane or light installed so we can enter and exit the neighborhood in a safe manner. The flashing yellow lights at the cornoer of Rt 3 and S. Concord Road are useless. Years ago, we had a meeting with Penndot and they told us that 5 people have to die in that area before they will take care of problem. Really?
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anne myers (Guest)
I recently contacted the township also asking the same questions. Here's the chain of e-mails and answers from the township:
West Goshen Twp officials,
I have a few concerns about the design of Rt3 eastbound an S. Concord Rd.
I know this is a Penndot issue, but I’d like to try and get something changed. I talked to Mr. LaLonde this morning and he suggested I write to the township.
I live in Chatwood, and I’m at 848 West Chester Pike, so my front is on W.C. Pike.
When I approach RT3 at S. Concord Rd (immediately under the blinking light), If I look to my left, at oncoming traffic going east, I am behind the white shoulder line, but to my right I am already in the decal lane of Rt3 and/or the accel lane to 202S.
Penndot needs start the exit to 202 S , past the intersection at S. Concord Rd.
There are 2 little league fields on S. Concord, and the only way to get the kids there is to use this intersection.
I’d (and other residents) would really like to have the blinking light turned into a permanent light.
Penndot has formulas for installation of signals, starting with the volume of traffic and the amount of accidents. I guarantee that intersection exceeds the numbers.
The alternate would be to at least add a cross-walk, but I think that would cause
pedestrian fatalities, since the traffic refused to slow at the blinking yellow (as per the motor vehicle code).
The rate of speed on Rt 3. It’s 35 mph, I know the police are out there, but somehow we need to get a handle on it. More enforcement? Do we have the resources?, probably not. The last thing I want is for Penndot to raise the limit, but since it’s posted at less than 45 mph, the township controls that. (that’s what I was told by Penndot). (The small orange triangles on the 35 mph speed limit signs, DO NOT work). How about better, bigger and more signage. Even posting the speed limit in paint on the road surface seems to attract attention. I know it draws my attention and I definitey see that when I am driving in other communities, that paint the speed limit on the road. You have my permission to add a bill board on my front lawn if it helps!
Thanks for your attention and anything you can do is appreciated.
anne (Guest)
I also asked recently. This is what I wrote to the township:
West Goshen Twp officials,
I have a few concerns about the design of Rt3 eastbound an S. Concord Rd.
I know this is a Penndot issue, but I’d like to try and get something changed. I talked to Mr. LaLonde this morning and he suggested I write to the township.
I live in Chatwood, and I’m at 848 West Chester Pike, so my front is on W.C. Pike.
When I approach RT3 at S. Concord Rd (immediately under the blinking light), If I look to my left, at oncoming traffic going east, I am behind the white shoulder line, but to my right I am already in the decal lane of Rt3 and/or the accel lane to 202S.
Penndot needs start the exit to 202 S , past the intersection at S. Concord Rd.
There are 2 little league fields on S. Concord, and the only way to get the kids there is to use this intersection.
I’d (and other residents) would really like to have the blinking light turned into a permanent light.
Penndot has formulas for installation of signals, starting with the volume of traffic and the amount of accidents. I guarantee that intersection exceeds the numbers.
The alternate would be to at least add a cross-walk, but I think that would cause
pedestrian fatalities, since the traffic refused to slow at the blinking yellow (as per the motor vehicle code).
The rate of speed on Rt 3. It’s 35 mph, I know the police are out there, but somehow we need to get a handle on it. More enforcement? Do we have the resources?, probably not. The last thing I want is for Penndot to raise the limit, but since it’s posted at less than 45 mph, the township controls that. (that’s what I was told by Penndot). (The small orange triangles on the 35 mph speed limit signs, DO NOT work). How about better, bigger and more signage. Even posting the speed limit in paint on the road surface seems to attract attention. I know it draws my attention and I definitey see that when I am driving in other communities, that paint the speed limit on the road. You have my permission to add a bill board on my front lawn if it helps!
Thanks for your attention and anything you can do is appreciated.
Of course I got a stupid answer, that a traffic light "would impede" traffic! Yes, you &^(#@# THAT"S WHAT WE WANT!!!!
The township drove down the road and they said the small 35 mph signs are plenty and big enough for people to see. I said you only see them because you are looking for them!
I think the people in Chatwood should get together and REALLY do something!
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Anne (Guest)
I don't know what it will take. I called the cops constantly about the speed of the car and trucks. They say they are there alot, I do see them, but they need a better presence and S. Concord needs a traffic light!
Does anyone know where the kid with the blue and white "rice rocket" lives in Chatwood? Yes, he's the one that races up and down RT3 and does wheelstands. I beleives he lives off Maple Ave.
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Anne (Guest)
Thanks for you help on the other issue.
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resident (Guest)
The township already washed their hands of it.
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Ellen Rulon (Registered User)
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