I think the raised idea is a good one.

The problem is not the drivers, it’s the short sight distance before a driver sees a pedestrian leaving very little time to stop. A better solution would be warning light placed before drivers come close advising a pedestrian is waiting to cross or is crossing. Still pedestrians must watch for incoming vehicles to take evasive action if needed.

While I think a warning is a really good idea, saying the problem is not the drivers is hilarious. Of course the peds need to watch. But without the drivers there would be no problem so, yeah. Let's not kid ourselves.

If all drivers have to do is watch for pedestrians, then there should be no problems. However a driver has many other tasks. The short sight distance coming around the curve is the physical issue. Given the number of signs, trees, light poles, and other vegetation that may obscure a pedestrian, drivers may not see someone waiting at the crosswalk unless they are travelling at 5 mph. There just isn't a clear view to immediately identify a pedestrian. Hence a flashing warning signal initiated by the pedestrian is a viable option.

If all the tasks associated with driving are too much, a person should not drive. If you have sight limitations in that area, slow the f down. It's not complicated.

Maybe your sole task is to watch pedestrians. I watch my speed, watch for other vehicles, and watch for pedestrians. If the speed limit is 25, then the city needs to ensure ample warning for pedestrians. It is not the responsibility of the driver to drive slower than the posted speed limit just because pedestrians may not be in full view. Don't blame drivers for the city's failure to provide a safe environment.

This request is being logged as a crosswalk improvement request. No immediate action will be taken, but the request will remain open.

In regards to concerns about sight distance: There is adequate sight per the design of location. Drivers choosing to operate their vehicles at a speed in excess of the speed limit of 25 miles per hour will be choosing to reduce their available clear sight lines.

"It is not the responsibility of the driver to drive slower than the posted speed limit just because pedestrians may not be in full view." ?! Dude, do you understand what a speed LIMIT is? Seriously, can someone yank this guy's license?

Your holler than thou attitude is what’s wrong with this city.

A lot of people actually like this city. But I will wear your "holler" than thou badge with honor.

I like the city, just don't like the rabbit hole the mayor and council are putting the city with all their "progressive" policies. Want to limit car idiling? Get rid of stop signs and no turn on red signs unless they are absolutely necessary.

Car idling alone is not a major contributor to climate issues. Car USAGE is, though. Way to be on top of what's important.

And I thought you would think that every little bit helps. I can see you wanting to ban all cars.

Nope - wrong again.

As an avid cyclist (along with two kids in the back of our cargo bike) this is one of the most dangerous intersections in Ann Arbor. While the new bike lanes on division are lovely heading northbound from downtown , the protected bike lanes stop at st Andrew’s church and completely disappear a few blocks before this intersection. As a cyclist you do your best to keep up your speed to minimize the speed difference with cars. You then face the challenge at this intersection (if wanting to cross the bridge) of either coming to a complete stop on north division st. to make the tight right 90 degree turn followed by an immediate left hand turn to get on the side walk to cross the bridge NE bound . The alternative is to divert to Carey street where you can significantly slow down (since not many cars take that path) but then you face cars coming uphill on Carey that drive quickly along with the “right turn only” sign that is right in the middle of the cyclist’s path requiring another tight 90 degree turn to get onto the sidewalk again. If a major overhaul of this area isn’t in the works, a simple fix I would be to move the sign off of the edge of the sidewalk where cyclist can get the handle bars caught on it. Additionally any drivers coming up the hill and thinking of turning left already drive past the sign and can’t see it from the intersection. Happy to take additional pics if this isn’t clear.