Description

I'd like to request that new 'do not pass on shoulder' and/or 'do not drive on shoulder' signs be installed along each direction of Hoyt Rd SW near the following locations:

1. ~80' south of SW 338th St, facing northbound traffic
2. ~60' north of SW 335th St, facing southbound traffic

Here, Hoyt's narrow shoulders widen enough to accommodate vehicle access. The wide shoulder continues for about half a mile going north and about a quarter mile going south. There is no curbing to prevent drivers from accessing the shoulders.

In recent years, I've witnessed a concerning number of drivers use these shoulders to drift into/lane cut while speeding on curves; as impromptu turn lanes several hundred feet in advance of right turns; and to pass/drive around left turning traffic stopped a few seconds while waiting for a gap in oncoming traffic. The latter occurs especially frequently during the afternoon rush hour.

These driving maneuvers are illegal and unsafe, particularly along curves, increasing the risk of collisions. This is a residential area; many pedestrians and cyclists rely on the shoulders to access nearby businesses and transit (there are 3 FWPS bus stops and 1 Metro bus stop in this area) and expect to be safe while traveling along them.

I don't think some drivers recognize the legality and potential consequences of this behavior. As a nearby resident and occasional pedestrian along Hoyt, I believe this signage would help improve safety for all road users in the area. Thank you.