Yet another Fresh Pond Parkway crossing complaint Archived

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Reporter

Issue ID:

4749926

Submitted To:

Cambridge, MA

Category:

Traffic/Pedestrian Signal Complaint

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292 times

Neighborhood:

Cambridge

Reported:

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Description

Can the city please lobby the state to install a raised crossing here with "DO NOT BLOCK" signs?

1. The yellow light doesn't appear to be timed for the 40mph speeds with which vehicles ultimately go through here when they try to beat the light. This results in them crossing the crosswalk after the pedestrian light is on. Change things so vehicles can't go faster than the actual 25mph speed limit.

2. With a very narrow path between very tall curbs it is extremely difficult to navigate through here if cars are blocking the path - especially for people with bikes and strollers. One has to either lift the stroller/bike over the curb - taking care not to collide with other people crossing, or wait for cars to clear and potentially get stuck on the roadway when the light turns.

I will send a link to this to DCR as well.

also asked...
Q. General complaint
A. No Answer Given
Q. Driving complaint
A. Traffic blocking intersection
Q. Walking complaint
A. Vehicles are running the red light
Q. Cycling complaint
A. Vehicles are running red light

2 Comments

  • Traffic - BMcK (Streets) (Verified Official)

  • Closed Traffic - DB (Signals) (Registered User)

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