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But just because there's a 25 mph speed limit there doesn't mean it's safe for pedestrians to be crossing and scurrying up and down the hill. It's not set up for pedestrians right now, period.

Pardon my french, but this is a load of bull-hockey. Here's the section of road we're talking about.

http://bit.ly/9ognmb

The idea that this is some sort of hyper-confusing mixing-bowl of high-speed traffic that just could not be crossed safely is ridiculous. The *only* thing that makes crossing this narrow two-lane stretch of road with fine sightlines is ridiculously excessive automobile speeds.

In a sane world, where there were legal repercussions for driving recklessly, and where drivers were operating their vehicles legally (at or below 25 mph), we could put up a couple of signs that say "Cars Must Yield to Pedestrians", paint a crosswalk, and cars would be required to stop if they saw a pedestrian crossing.

Of course, that would require an officer or two for a few days (to stop drivers, and issue heavy fines), and that would be a declaration of "War on Drivers!!". Can't have that, can we?

by oboe on Apr 19, 2010 3:04 pm • link • report