On Fri, 24 Jun 2005 14:11:38 -0500, Arthur Ross" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> said: > ... The research found that, overwhelmingly, multi-way stop signs do NOT control speed except under very limited conditions. The research shows that the concerns about unwarranted stop signs are well founded. >
That's fine but my point is that the city has a safety problem at this intersection that requires investigation. Not only have there been accidents at that location, but I have witnessed other close calls there as well. This is more than a traffic calming situation. Drivers of motor vehicles are supposed to stop at crosswalks when members of the nonmotoring public are in the process of attempting to cross a street. Since they seldom do that at this intersection (or some do and some don't - which is even worse in my opinion because there is inconsistency), stop signs are needed. My of the people that use the bike path are also kids going to school or with parents. If they see a car coming from the right stopping for them, they figure a car coming from the left will stop as well. Then they act surprised when the one of the left continues to barrel on through. I've seen this happen several times. It's not a safe situation, for kids especially. Mike Neuman _______________________________________________ Bikies mailing list [email protected] http://www.danenet.org/mailman/listinfo/bikies
