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The pedestrian signals at this corner have been terrible ever since 14th st. was redone. People almost NEVER obey the pedestrian signals because there is often a "no walk" signal when it would be fine to cross. For example, there is a no walk signal when you are trying to go east/west across 14th at Kenyon even when the only cars with a green light are coming west on Park, where they are forced to make a right turn and head north on park. Pedestrians should be able to cross. Additionally, when the light for north/south traffic on 14th is green the pedestrian signal to cross over Kenyon street is "no walk" for the majority of the time, even though that is one way traffic. It doesn't make sense at all and pedestrians have quickly figured that out. No one trusts the signals and so they go whenever they want. I've seen people almost get hit or hold up traffic on multiple occasions. These signals need to be revised!
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Acknowledged DC 311 (Registered User)
Columbia Heights under Threat (Guest)
Even worse, there is a slip lane with a crosswalk but no signal. This legally means pedestrians have the right of way. However, cars occasionally get a green arrow telling them THEY have the right of way. I watched a father narrowly pull his newborn's stroller out of the way in time. I have never seen a traffic light this dangerous in my LIFE!
Are you FRICKING KIDDING ME??? Someone is going to get KILLED!
Jacob Wysor (Registered User)
harisshawl (Guest)
peterparker (Registered User)
Closed Washington, DC (DC 311) (Registered User)