Description

The triangle at Everett and Gardner is a dangerous intersection that frequently confuses drivers because the right of way is unclear. At a minimum, markings and better signage is badly needed to educate drivers on how to use this intersection. Here are some of the issues observed today.

1. Southbound drivers on Gardner frequently treat the west side of the triangle as a southbound one way. Northbound drivers approaching the triangle frequently have no room to pass and are honked at. In general some drivers think Gardner is one way (southbound) in this area and treat it as such in both directions. This is compounded by curbside parking on the west side or Gardner that reduces the lane width and visibility.
2. Southbound drivers on Everett ignore the yield sign that applies to them. I have witnessed many near collisions between Southbound Everett traffic and Gardner traffic. Because the sight line is so clear on Everett, it's often overlooked that Southbound traffic must yield to Gardner. Pavement markings could help - there are none.

Something - whether additional markings, signage change, or full redesign of the traffic pattern - should be done to improve the safety of this intersection.