I don't remember what city it was or when or who said it, but they had a similar problem that we have with left turn traffic on Lake Street. Actually, the left turn problem is not limited to Lake Street.
The quote that set the policy was: "Two wrongs do not make a right, but three rights make a left." They ended left turns at major intersections and put up signs for rights to go "north?", "south?", "east?". or "west?" as appropriate. Some of the side streets lost parking during rush hours. Since future Lake Street development may make the currently proposed major changes and expenses a bad idea, I suggest that we remove left turns at major intersections. I noticed that someone else on the list suggested the same. The left turn policy by making three rights can apply to many other problem city intersections that are not on Lake Street. Paint and sign changes at selected intersections may be more cost effective than rebuilding miles of street. It could also be a lot less disruptive to Lake Street businesses and much faster than rebuilding the street. Thanks John O'Neal Holland Neighborhood REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated the rules? Email the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. For state and national discussions see: http://e-democracy.org/discuss.html For external forums, see: http://e-democracy.org/mninteract ________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
