In your opinion, do the proposed design concepts address safety and enhanced connectivity for pedestrians and cyclists?
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In your opinion, do the proposed design concepts address safety and enhanced connectivity for pedestrians and cyclists?
On Trawick Road where the middle lane is for turning, a lot of people are using this middle lane for passing slower moving traffic - cars obeying the speed limit. Because of more traffic using Marsh Creek, cars entering Marsh Creek from a side street will find it more difficult to turn on Marsh Creek, especially to make a left turn.
Given that the main pedestrian traffic on Marsh Creek are generally senior citizens and children walking to elementary school the crosswalks will need electronic devices to warn traffic to stop when crossing with flashing lights at night and strobe lights for daytime at strategic locations. Traffic today is too fast for safe crossing for these two segments of population. Less expensive to build that infrastructure in with initial design than come back later. If that could be considered it will go a long way to ensure safe crossing for our most vulnerable population.
In design 1- there’s no crosswalks to get across marsh creek road except at new hope. There needs to be at least 1, preferably near the school. In design 2- the roundabout will not work in this area. I like the idea, but if you see the drivers in that intersection, they can barely handle a yield right now. Crosswalks there will be dangerous.
There are no crosswalks across the road, but the cycle path is only on one side. Either put crosswalks at every intersection or put the side path on both sides
I checked yes, but feel the bike path (10') should allow for pedestrian and bike traffic with signage to such. Pedestrian path which is 6' should strictly be for pedestrians and marked as such.
I've lived in a neighborhood off of Trawick for over 10 years and the primary safety concerns for motor vehicles I've observed is the small hill at Edgetone Dr where line of sight is minimal. Cross traffic across Trawick from side streets are also of concern due to limited visibility due to various utility poles and boxes especially at Broadland Drive.
It depends, I think 2 lane areas, especially with divided grassed median will help slow the speed of motorists. If the design includes long sections of three lanes of pavement, motorists will drive too fast.
For people with driveways near the roundabout/stoplight, the stoplight will stop traffic periodically making it easier for them to enter and exit their driveways. With a roundabout, there may be slower but more constant traffic.
Traffic volumes do not require roundabout at this intersection; would need to acquire additional right-of-way to implement roundabout- adverse impact to adjoining properties.
The current traffic light works just fine. Quick and easy as you approach for left turn onto Trawick. Roundabout left turn will back up during peak traffic periods, early AM’s ‘and Evening.
No problem exists at current signal and it acts as a speed control for the intersection. It forces people to be alert and forces them to complete stop. There are so many in the area who ignore stop signs and roll on through at all other intersections but have a built in spped check at the signal.. I believe the aggressive driving culture in the area will cause issues at the roundabout
Please provide any addition comments related to the project.
Please provide any addition comments related to the project.
Create a two-lane option for Marsh Creek like the two-lane option provided for Trawick. Neither a median or a turn lane is needed. The median divided option will prevent many homeowners from being able to make both rights and lefts into their homes or onto their streets. A three-lane section widens the road unnecessarily and will encourage more traffic.
Focus your attention on major artery roads like Skycrest and Buffalo. Making it easier for traffic to pass through Marsh Creek / Trawick will inherently encourage more traffic, which isn't appropriate for this road, which has a definite residential feel to it.
Add pedestrian lights and speed bumps by the school, and lower the speed limit near the school.
3 separate bus stops aren't needed. People rarely use those stops anyway. Just have 1 bus stop, probably by the school.
Low speed area is a must, especially as with improvements, more will walk and ride. 45 mph is too high for this area with housing developments on both sides. A traffic light at Broadlands and Trawick, will be needed soon! Getting out of this neighborhood at peak traffic hours is getting more difficult.
In design 2- the roundabout will not work in this area. I like the idea, but if you see the drivers in that intersection, they can barely handle a yield right now. Crosswalks there will be dangerous.