Drivers and Walkers: How ‘Bout Those New Crosswalks?
Decatur Metro | February 1, 2010Now that the city has installed all seven new faux-brick crosswalks across the city, I’d love to hear some feedback from both motorists and pedestrians on what they think of those slightly elevated, slightly textured walking lanes.
I’m especially interested in hearing opinions about the one I traveled over (on wheels) this morning: West Howard @ Adair St. Thus far, crosswalk monitor Andisheh Nouraee doesn’t sound impressed.
New brick crosswalk at Adair & W. Howard thus far has no noticeable effect on speeders. They still fly by.
And from what I recall reading somewhere at some point, Mr. Wang isn’t all that impressed with driver-calming at the South Candler additions.
And in addition to observations of others, do you find yourself driving any slower through these areas/intersections?