There still isn't a light. Some automated email service reminded me that this was still open- but has it been fixed? Nope.

A proper light would really do wonders.

It is also very dangerous for pedestrians, as currently set up. Drivers see the blinking yellow and often ignore pedestrians trying to cross.

The installation of both Stop signs and Traffic Signals at intersections is governed by the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). The flashing red and flashing yellow traffic signals at this intersection reinforce the intersecting street which is required to stop i.e. Packard St (minor street with flashing red) and the street which does not have to Stop i.e. Powderhouse Blvd (major street with flashing yellow). The MUTCD stipulates requirements (warrants) for intersections to install Traffic Signals cycles i.e. red, yellow, green phases for each approach. This intersection does not meet these requirements. No action can be initiated.

Could you at least install a stop sign for Powder House? Try driving down Packard when Powder House is busy, and then try to say that again. I'm sure you have requirements, but surely you understand that drivers aren't going to stop unless they are told. Driving straight through here is incredibly impractical, because there is no way to predict the counter-traffic's motives.

I almost get run down at this intersection every day on my jogging route. Drivers are not making proper use of the signals. This is not a functioning intersection and definitely needs to change.

Seriously. No need for anything fancy, we just need a stop sign. Drivers don't care about a flashing yellow light - it's basically just a waste of electricity.

I'm with Ricardo up there. You really just need a four way stop. I don't understand why that would be an issue.

This intersection still sucks. Can we get a 4 way stop sign?

I'm tired of getting emails about nothing. Obviously the idea that we can effect chance in our community is a farce.

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