I have posted on this before but I though I would add my two cents, again. I have a child who crosses Hiawatha twice a day, on foot, to attend South High. I cross Hiawatha several times a day (in a vehicle), at differing times. I suspect that many of the people posting in favor of increasing the speed limit, only drive it occasionally or at rush hour, and are not aware of the reality of the other 20 hours each day.
People running red lights is a HUGE and constant problem. Many people cannot stop in time, mainly because they are going TOO FAST! As I sit in the left turn lane, waiting for the arrow, it is usual for anywhere from one to six cars run the light. The intersection at 26th is one of the worst because of its proximity to the freeway. (The Highway Patrol used to watch that intersection and ticket red light runners but they haven't been around for quite a while.) I have seen so many near misses with pedestrians and cyclists (some of whom are children) it takes my breath away. I will go on the record here and now and say that it won't be too much longer before there will be a fatality. It is already wild out there with drivers showing an incredible disregard for anyone but themselves. I can't imagine how someone with disabilities could cross Hiawatha right now. Increasing the speed limit would simply mean that more people would be running every light. If you increase the length of every light crossing Hiawatha you would, in effect, slow the flow of traffic more than maintaining the 35 mph limit. _______________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
