dangerous intersection

[desiringsubject.livejournal.com]

So, there was Yet Another bad car accident on the corner of Powder House Blvd and Packard Ave yesterday. Including a baby in a carseat in the car that ended up on the lawn of 125 Powder House. This intersection, I believe, is too dangerous to have a blinky light any longer. People routinely cruise down Powder House at 45 mph or more and cannot stop for pedestrians or turning cars.

To whom does one write a letter about this? I really feel that a real, three light traffic light is finally called for there, at least so that one can push the button for a walk. Even a blinky light like they have on Rt. 16 so that you *can* push the button for a walk would be an improvement, but wouldn't solve the issue of people turning off or onto Packard, which people do pretty frequently.

Thoughts, dslj?

Comments

[m00n.livejournal.com]

Speed traps in particular locations do not slow drivers down. The only thing that affects the speed of the drivers is the layout of the road. This road is WAY wider than it needs to be here, and it definitely lulls people into the false sense of security that encourages them to drive too fast.

[boblothrope.livejournal.com]

If they removed the resident parking restrictions, and more people parked along Powderhouse, it could reduce traffic speeds.

Yeah, I know that would never happen around here. But it's certainly a known practice -- Gridlock Sam often recommends allowing on-street parking when he assesses neighborhood traffic issues in NYC.

[desiringsubject.livejournal.com]

Oh that would be wonderful. Granted, a lot more Tufts commuters would park there, so parking might get a little tight (look at Boston Ave. during the day) but still it would be awesome to be able to offer off street parking without permit to guests. Guest permits are a nuisance, in this New Yorker's opinion.