Last month I talked about the crosswalk problem by the Crane Pond on Edgemont Road. While visiting the state of Massachucetts recently, I noticed that for pedestrian crosswalks they used a yellow box.
This kind of marking is much clearer to see that the usual zebra stripe pattern used in New York State. As cars approached the yellow box, all the cars came to a stop.
Another solution was seen in Connecticut. A large warning sign keeps motorists on their toes.
Why can't one of these two ideas be used as a solution for the crosswalk on Edgemont Road ?
These solutions would eliminate the need for the raised crosswalk on Edgemont Road. The raised crosswalk would require the curbs on both sides of the road to have cut outs made due to handicap regulations. The cut outs are what add a lot of money to the cost of the project.
The Greenburgh Police Department's traffic regulations office was contacted numerous times concerning this issue but they have failed to return calls.
We painted the crosswalk a few weeks ago, put up some signs and are planning some other actions within the next few weeks that I think will encourage motorists to slow down and be more aware of the crosswalks. I appreciate your suggestions. And- think you will be pleased with the action steps we will take. PAUL FEINER
ReplyDeleteDear Mr. Feiner,
ReplyDeleteThank you for keeping up with my blog and taking my suggestions seriously.
Your response inspires me to find ways to make the community a safer place to live.
Sarah Klein