I agree. I have to turn left from this corner occasionally at rush hour and it's a frightening experience. I know it's dangerous, but there seems to be no alternative. I try to use extreme caution, but it is dangerous.

Given the frequency of drivers who go so fast they cannot stay in their lane through this intersection, it is negligent and irresponsible for Decatur to not place a light here or patrol the area for speeders.

I disagree. I think it would be a mistake to put a light here, right between the Hawk Light and the intersection. I would leave it to the engineers, but it seems likely that a light here would clog the stretches of Clairmont between the Hawk and Maderis, and between Maderis and Scott.

Respectfully, the Hawk beacon system could be replaced with a full intersection lights which could be synchronized to the Clairemont traffic. This would not only provide safe left turns for cars coming from Maderis to Clairemont but also allow 1105 condo residents to safely take left turns in the morning and evening rush hours. The traffic signal would also allow pedestrians to cross the Clairemont at Y. Thx

I agree that the intersection is tricky. Perhaps slowing the traffic on Clairemont would be best to allow for turns. I think that you could drastically reduce the number of left turns onto Clairemont by making Harold Byrd one way going south so people would not have such an easy way to cut through. That would allow just for neighborhood and ymca traffic to take the turns only.

agreed. this is a very dangerous place on Clairmont compounded by unsafe drivers and distracted drivers. The Hawk beacon system is often malfunctioning and drivers do not seem to understand that they need to stop when it is working.

Thank you for reporting. We will discuss this request with the Georgia Department of Transportation.

Thank you for reporting. We will discuss this with the Georgia Department of Transportation.

Thank you. Please email cara.scharer@decaturga.com with any follow up questions or concerns.