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enormous expanse of asphalt is Open 10 People want this fixed
way too much pavement here. look at what other cities have done to convert pavement back into usable open space and calm traffic. also there is currently no pedestrian signal here, no crosswalks at some intersections, and distances are far too great for comfortable crossing, particularly for elderly or disabled residents.
east and state
submitted by resident
12 months ago
17 Comments
wrote on 09/19/2009 at 12:27PM
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wrote on 09/19/2009 at 01:57PM
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wrote on 09/19/2009 at 04:16PM
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wrote on 09/19/2009 at 05:19PM
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Greg wrote on 09/20/2009 at 08:51AM
We definitely need some crosswalk and walk signal work done here, it's a dangerous place - particularly for the families with young children in the area.
wrote on 09/20/2009 at 08:51AM
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Brian Tang wrote on 09/20/2009 at 07:41PM
I believe one way this could be accomplished would be to make East Street come into State at a much more perpendicular angle. It's not as if all that many people continue from East straight onto Mechanic Street. Here's a link to a photo showing an example where making an intersection more square significantly reduced crossing distances and created new public space: http://www.flickr.com/photos/sdot_photos/3840463988/in/photostream/
Ben wrote on 10/12/2009 at 11:45AM
I would love to see some design suggestions for this Intersection.
David Streever wrote on 10/12/2009 at 11:50AM
Ben and I have discussed how great it would be to just have the curb extended out and squared off, so drivers can't hit the turn off state fast--that would be plenty large enough to add outdoor seating for the subway or another small green area like the one in the triangle.
Mark wrote on 10/12/2009 at 05:08PM
I agree that some design sketches would be helpful here. It is a somewhat complicated intersection. If the city has studied this in the past, can they post their general observations/findings here?
wrote on 10/12/2009 at 06:45PM
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lk wrote on 10/14/2009 at 06:45PM
I absolutely agree - this intersection is NUTS.
wrote on 10/15/2009 at 09:59AM
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Mark wrote on 02/26/2010 at 04:58AM
I heard the city is looking into this issue again. Would be great to do something this summer, as the bridge closing and economic downturn may negatively impact the area.
wrote on 06/02/2010 at 05:34PM
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juli wrote on 10/12/2009 at 06:49PM
my boyfriend and i watched a woman try to cross the street with a stroller the other day and she had to start running. this is really too much street space, and i think it adds to the feeling of the city unofficially ending there-- cars start to drive faster out of town (i notice this when i bike to the grocery store down state street).
juli wrote on 06/16/2010 at 05:07PM
i thought about this some more yesterday. ben is right on about extending the curb in front of subway for perhaps some outdoor seating, and an island in the center with some planters & such.