Description
Cars on S. Frontage that go straight through the intersection consistently block the intersection during the all-phase pedestrian crossing during rush hour. This forces peds who want to cross S. Frontage to weave in-between cars, hoping that when the traffic on S. Frontage suddenly starts moving the cars in the intersection will not squash them. I have seen numerous close calls where the driver blocking the intersection/crosswalk starts to drive (during the ped crossing phase) headless of pedestrians trying to cross.
Can we get some traffic enforcement in this area? There is a usually a cop not 30 feet away who makes sure cars can safely exit the parking garage onto S. Frontage - where is the same concern about pedestrian safety?
25 Commentaires
Noam Harel (Invité)
Matthew (Utilisateur inscrit)
*heedless NOT headless. Headless drivers would be a different issue altogether
@ Noam - That's a shame to hear. It's true that becoming a livable city will require a re-think about how it approaches non-vehicular transit
Res. (Invité)
Res. (Invité)
guest (Invité)
Police District Manager for Hill North (Utilisateur inscrit)
As for the officer, he/she is not allowed to leave the exit ramp to address violations at the light under most circumstances. They are there to prevent accidents occurring from motorists leaving the garage.
Please let me know the time frame.
Jacki Fitzpatrick (Utilisateur inscrit)
Noam Harel (Invité)
Ben (Utilisateur inscrit)
It seems like the police officer directing traffic makes the problem worse for pedestrians by stopping traffic that has a green light, causing the backup into the York St. intersection.
Maybe the officer could instead direct the traffic from the intersection at York St instead of at the bottom of the ramp> This would still allow drivers to exit the garage safely, while also preventing drivers from blocking the intersection for pedestrians? Or maybe two officers could work in tandem to stop the traffic at York St. and direct traffic at the bottom of the ramp?
KB (Invité)
Thank you for your attention to this.
JoeJacobEngleheimerBitc (Invité)
Res (Invité)
Matthew (Utilisateur inscrit)
KB (Invité)
Paye Whit (Utilisateur inscrit)
Dan D (Utilisateur inscrit)
Matthew (Utilisateur inscrit)
Police District Manager for Hill North (Utilisateur inscrit)
The Traffic Unit has issued over 90 tickets in this area in the past 3 months, which will be ongoing. Unfortunately, we can't enforce blocking the box yet until there is signage and markings in the road, per the State Statute.
The City, Economic Development and the Police Department all recognize the problem and are actively working on it. There was a recent traffic study there highlighting the motor vehicle violations, as well as the many digitally distracted pedestrians crossing the street. Traffic and Parking is in the process of getting the work done but I don't have a time frame.
The construction in the area has also significantly impacted the whole stretch of road, making this stretch of road even worse.
I will again share your concerns with the above mentioned, especially the Traffic Unit for continued enforcement.
Dan D (Utilisateur inscrit)
Paye Whit (Utilisateur inscrit)
Ben (Utilisateur inscrit)
Joe E (Invité)
A tcket a day ? Yeah keeps the vehicles away -From Dunkin Donuts and Krauzer's ,how dare you take the officers parking spot?
AND , I see plenty of signage , and even white painted pedestrian stripes on the street
Paye Whit (Utilisateur inscrit)
We see this morning that white stripes have been painted over the weekend at the intersection of Frontage Road South and York Street. Would you advise what else is planned and what we can expect. I assume this is for "Blocking of the Box" enforcement? Please advise.
Paye Whit (Utilisateur inscrit)
Please advise if there is also plans for the intersection of South Frontage Road and York Street for enforcement of cars running the red light when the pedestrian light is on. Cars are still running the red lights (not related to blocking of the box) and pedestrians are at still RISK.
Thank you.
Clos Manager of Operations, Process Improvement - Transportation, Traffic, & Parking (Membre officiel vérifié)