Description
There is a HUGE issue with cars blocking the only entrance to Bridge Pointe apartments even though a sign stating Do Not Block is there.
Huntsville City Ord. No. 10-607, § 1, 8-26-2010 states that no one shall block a private/public driveway/intersection. Yet, everyday between 4:30 and 6, numerous people have to wait for extended periods of time because no one will leave a space for cars exiting/entering.
This area is dangerous enough with the one lane being a right turn lane, all the traffic backs up in the left lane. It is impossible to turn right and get in that left lane or get in the left turn lane. It is dangerous (visibility at zero) turning left out of the apartment as well.
Can you hang up an additional DO NO BLOCK DRIVEWAY sign on the back sign of the school zone sign so it is centered above the intersection?? OR can you paint 'KEEP CLEAR' on the road way??
Can something be done to make this safer? Hundreds of people use this only entrance.
17 Comments
City of Huntsville (Verified Official)
Acknowledged Huntsville Traffic Engineering (Verified Official)
HSV Resident (Registered User)
I second this! Every day when I leave for work at 5:20pm, I nearly get into a wreck because I have to inch and basically force myself in. Everyone blocks this entrance way.
The back side of the school zone sign would be a perfect location for another DO NOT BLOCK INTERSECTION sign
Please City of Huntsville, help prevent a death at this intersection!
Closed Huntsville Police Department (Verified Official)
Reopened HSV Resident (Registered User)
Huntsville Person (Registered User)
L Williams (Registered User)
Blake E (Registered User)
I'm on the same page as having a sign installed above the intersection, I rendered a mock-up of what one would look like. This would be a easy and permanent solution
bridge pointe (Registered User)
Huntsville Traffic Engineering (Verified Official)
Closed Huntsville Police Department (Verified Official)
Reopened HSV Resident (Registered User)
L Williams (Registered User)
L Williams (Registered User)
M smith (Registered User)
Cindy B (Registered User)
Closed Huntsville Connect Customer Service (Registered User)
We appreciate your frustration. Our Traffic Engineering Department has evaluated the area and it was determined that the appropriate signage is currently displayed. We understand this isn’t the resolution you were hoping for, and if you wish to further discuss, you are welcome to reach out to them directly by calling 256-427-6850. The west precinct has also been notified of the problem and a frequent patrol request has been submitted on your behalf. If you need to report something directly to the West Precinct, you can reach them at 256-427-5461. You can also call the Huntsville Police Department’s non-emergency number at 256-722-7100. We look forward to working with you on any future service related issues you may be having.
Thank you,
Your Huntsville Connect Customer Service Team