I don't like this intersection, either. A few years ago, I got hit by a
car turning right on red from Division to Eastwood/Atwood. The driver
apparently looked only to her left to determine if the way was clear,
forgetting that there is a two-way bike path that she would also be
cutting across to make her turn. My case was much less dramatic,
however -- she had come to a complete stop before starting up again, so
all I got was a twisted wheel and a bruised leg. And no hit and run.
She admitted her culpability and paid for what needed paying for.
Nonetheless, I strongly dislike the intersection -- almost as much as
the Regent/Monroe/Crazy Legs Accident-Waiting-to-Happen.
Kathryn
On May 13, 2007, at 1:13 PM, Mitchell Nussbaum wrote:
This intersection always makes me nervous; whenever I go that way, I
wonder if I'm going to get hit by a right-turning vehicle on Eastwood
Drive -- and that's what happened to someone else on Friday.
Nothing excuses the truck-driver's actions, of course, but I have to ask
if the design of the path -- and the intersection in particular -- is
part
of the problem. I really like that path, but I know there's a traffic
engineering principle that it's not a good idea to put a two-way
separated
bike path next to a busy street.
This path is a fait accompli, and a nice one at that; but is there a way
to modify the Division Street intersection to make this sort of incident
less likely?
Meiers, Steve wrote:
This is a media release from the MPD
RELEASE DETAILS FOR CASE# 2007-51178: Accident - Hit & Run
Case Date:05/11/07 Case Time: 2:30 PM
Release Date:05/11/07 Release Time:10:13 PM
Released By: Sgt. Bernie Gonzalez
Address Eastwood Dr. @ Division St.
Arrested person/suspect Delivery truck, large, white
Victim/Injuries 26 yr old male bicyclist, minor injury, no hospital
transport
Details Delivery truck was traveling on Eastwood Dr. Bicyclist was
also
traveling same direction as truck. Truck did not yield, and made a
right
turn in front of bicyclist, onto Division. Bicyclist attempted to stop,
but fell off bike and under truck tire. Truck tire rolled over head of
bicyclist, however victim sustained only minor injuries, most likely
due
to bicycle helmet he was wearing. Anyone with information is asked to
contact Madison Police.
Steve Meiers
Safety educator
(608) 267-1102
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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