Description
Traveling Westbound on Massachussetts Ave towards Chinatown has been worsened since the I St NW lane was removed at 5th St. Now drivers have to sit through several cycles of lights to make left turns onto 5th St NW at Mass Ave and the quick right turn onto I between 5th and 6th Sts NW (a common occurrence). Oncoming traffic headed toward the 3rd Street Tunnel never abates and this could be easily remedied with a left turn arrow or delay that allows several cars to turn left on 5 St NW before 2 way traffic opens up. It would also prevent near crashes with pedestrians and oncoming vehicles from frustrated drivers trying desperately to make the turn.
3 Comments
DeeCee (Guest)
Railvolutionary (Registered User)
Great r.w.! You're suggesting a motoring-centric, suburban Atlanta-style left turn arrow for a densely-populated, pedestrian-rich environment. Aren't you aware of how dangerous left turning motorists in vehicles are for more vulnerable road users? During a left turn, the motorist's visibility is partially blocked by the "A pillar" at the side of the windshield that supports the roof. Add afternoon and evening sunlight to the mix (remember this arrow you're suggesting faces west) glaring into dirty, salt and sand-damaged windshields, and you are suggesting a disgusting recipe for disaster! NO, NO, NO!
Go around the block and make 3 right turns and you will eventually get to your destination!
Debra Pearlstein (Registered User)