Descrição
Flashing light for people walking the bike path to cross Lafayette close to the lead mills and Salem/Marblehead line. Unfortunately drivers completely ignore the light. We get halfway across when one side of traffic stops but people speed through on the other side, nearly hitting us. This should be a full traffic light, not a flashing orange light.
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P. What is the type of signal that is not working?
R. Flashing orange light does not make cars stop when people are on the crosswalk
R. Flashing orange light does not make cars stop when people are on the crosswalk
P. Please describe any other information related to the malfunction/damage
R. I have brought this up on our Nextdoor app and a number of people agreed, this is a VERY DANGEROUS CROSSING. We don't want someone to be killed before this issue is solved.
R. I have brought this up on our Nextdoor app and a number of people agreed, this is a VERY DANGEROUS CROSSING. We don't want someone to be killed before this issue is solved.
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Mayor's Office (Oficial Verificado)
Mr. P (Utilizador Registado)
Robert Doughty (Utilizador Registado)
detuned (Utilizador Registado)
Howard (Utilizador Registado)
I was one of the two people that met with Dibble and Dominguez on this issue. There has been no follow up from either of them. The city and DPW is looking for a huge lawsuit when this gets ugly. A lot more money than the cost of a traffic light.
Electrical Department (Oficial Verificado)
Electrical Department (Oficial Verificado)
Vanessa Mazuzan (Utilizador Registado)
Vanessa Mazuzan (Utilizador Registado)
Robert Doughty (Utilizador Registado)
Mr. P (Utilizador Registado)
With due respect Mr. Giardi, we all clearly understand why and how the existing apparatus was installed. Please read the item again as well as the comments, and you will umderstand that this is a request to FIX the poorly functioning status quo.
There are numerous options to this hazardous crossing that should be considered. First, install very directional illumination of the crossing, such that it does not shine in drivers eyes but only illuminates the crossing area. Second, install better advance warning signage to motorists via road paint and/or signposts. Additionally, put large signage on the pedestrian paths indicating that they MUST press the button for traffic to stop. And yes, changing the color of flashing sign to red would be an improvement...but really, as the original posting indicates, the best option is to install a flashing green stoplight with a crosswalk countdown timer.
Since moving to the Boston area several years ago I have been dumbfounded at how badly streets and intersections are managed and designed here. The idea that "People who live here know that intersection so they slow down," is a ridiculously backwards and dangerous way to run a city's infrastructure.
Howard (Utilizador Registado)
Robert Doughty (Utilizador Registado)
Robert Doughty (Utilizador Registado)
Vanessa Mazuzan (Utilizador Registado)
Vanessa
Robert Doughty (Utilizador Registado)
Mayor's Office (Oficial Verificado)
Mayor's Office (Oficial Verificado)
Reconhecido Display Name Blocked (1500677) (Utilizador Registado)
Thank you for taking the time to submit this request.
First, re: the suggestion of a signal at this location similar to others on Lafayette, those other signals are no longer compliant with state and federal regulations. This means the City cannot install any new signals like that, we can only maintain what we had previously installed.
Second, we are ordering new signage for this crossing that will be higher visibility. We are also going to relocate the advance warning signage for vehicles traveling northbound from Marblehead. The signage of this direction is currently too close to the crossing to give drivers ample warning and is somewhat obscured by other signage on the road.
Finally, we will also be installing flex posts at the crossing to further delineate the travel lanes and pedestrian areas as an additional cue to drivers to look for pedestrians and cyclists at this crossing. We may wait until spring to install the posts as they can be damaged by snow removal.
Thank you again for submitting this request.
Robert Doughty (Utilizador Registado)
Display Name Blocked (1500677) (Utilizador Registado)
Re: flex posts, they can stay in through the winter, but we like to try avoiding installing them during winter. We want to give drivers time to get sued to them being there without snow, and when we can we want to avoid having to change our instructions to plow operators mid-season.
Re: a signal, yes cost is a factor and in two ways. First, to determine if a traffic signal could be installed, we would need to conduct what is known as a "warrant analysis." This is an engineering study that looks at all of the variables and factors at the location including vehicular volume, pedestrian and bicycle counts, street geometry, and speed, among others. This isn't a study the City can conduct on its own, and we would need to hire a consultant to do so. Second, there is the actual cost of the traffic signal infrastructure. This is something measured in the hundreds of thousands for a new signal, with all the related electrical work with it. The existing RRFB at this location is solar powered and significantly less expensive to install and maintain.
We will keep everyone informed as we move forward with procuring the new signs, getting them installed, and a timeline for the posts as well.
Robert Doughty (Utilizador Registado)
Robert Doughty (Utilizador Registado)
Mr. P (Utilizador Registado)
Robert Doughty (Utilizador Registado)
Mark Steele (Utilizador Registado)
As a driver I realize that the flashing lights do not attract my attention as much as they should. I always stop for pedestrians but many times do not see the lights until it is too late to stop.
Robert Doughty (Utilizador Registado)
Robert Doughty (Utilizador Registado)
Robert Doughty (Utilizador Registado)
Robert Doughty (Utilizador Registado)
Robert Doughty (Utilizador Registado)
Howard (Utilizador Registado)