Description

The intersection of Camden and 55th Avenue intersects MacArthur Blvd in a confusing and dangerous 6 lane intersection. In addition, a brand new elementary school opened adjacent to this intersection in August 2012, with a few hundred new people driving through this part of town who are likely unfamiliar with this unusual and confusing intersection. At the least , the streets here require re-striping, especially the double yellow lines on 55th. They're very worn and barely visible. Possibly this intersection could be re-configured or additional signage could be added to help explain the unusual flow of traffic to drivers. Particularly confusing is that although traffic heading East Bound from 55th Ave continuing onto MacArthur Blvd may be stopped at this traffic light, the traffic in the opposite direction does NOT also have a red light: Instead, traffic heading West Bound on MacArthur Blvd turning West onto 55th Ave have a green light. You just have to experience this intersection from South bound Camden Street, intending to turn left/East onto 55th Ave/soon-to-become East bound MacArthur Blvd to see what I mean. Please re-stripe the streets here in an effort to improve safety and properly demonstrate opposing traffic lanes, especially considering this is in an Elementary School crossing zone. Consider the safety of the children as well, and restripe the crosswalks in the vicinity. Thank you.