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Division Street Confusion Open

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I know this topic is not easily resolved, but best put on the table.

This morning, I witnessed what I have MANY times. I draw your attention to the photo which shows the area of concern. As we all know, when heading towards Pershing, Division Street suddenly goes from 2 lanes to 3 as soon as it crosses the railroad tracks and without much warning before you come to a traffic signal.

I would have to say 50% of vehicles pass Stop & Shop unaware this is about to happen and/or unclear on which lane they should or desire to be in at the intersection. This causes at the very least a hazardous situation as those who were in the left lane suddenly decide as they cross the tracks they now want to be in the center or right lane and move there with no regard for vehicles already occupying that space.

Today, it was two cars who were in the right lane and decided they prefer to be all the way on the left for the signal so they just cut across the two lanes of traffic causing drivers to slam on their brakes to let them through. It was that or a collision.

I always find it hard to believe the state doesn't spot things like this during the design phase of projects and say "Gosh, we're going to create a mess suddenly having the road go to three lanes on the other side of train tracks." but they clearly don't.

Many think the only the left lane can be used to turn left (you can from the center also) and that you can go straight from ANY lane. That is fun to watch as several cars dash for the one lane leading up to Griffin when only the center lane had right of way.

Any reasonable solutions?


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