Description

Motorists are using a lane that is not a traffic lane to go around other vehicles stopped for pedestrians at a cross-walk. In the last month alone I have witnessed 2 bicyclists and at least 4 pedestrians get run over at this intersection as a result. This includes children using the intersection. In the attached file you can see a photo of the intersection of Evergreen Rd and Cedar Road. Imagine the red square is a vehicle stopped for the pedestrian in the crosswalk (signified by the blue dot). Motorist behind the stopped vehicle move to the right lane to go around the stopped vehicle. As a result of the stopped vehicle, they often cannot see the pedestrian/bicyclist crossing. This lane IS NOT A TRAVEL LANE but is being used as such to the great peril of those in the crosswalk. I know this situation has been discussed with the County previously but no action has been taken. Will it take the death of an innocent pedestrian to encourage action to be taken? As mentioned, my experiences in the last few weeks alone suggest that outcome is quite possible. I encourage the County to look at this matter more closely before a tragedy occurs. It would seem that the knowledge of this danger would make the County liable should such an accident occur due to the County's negligence in addressing it. We fear for the safety of our children and our neighbors.