Comments on: DOT Wranglin’: It Takes a Village

By: Native

Native — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 19:49:32 +0000

I drive past Agnes Scott on E. College on a daily basis during rush hour. I definitely agree that this stretch is very dangerous for pedestrians. Many, many times, I have stopped to allow a pedestrian to cross the street, only to have the car behind me zoom around at warp speed and almost hit the person crossing the street. I am happy Decatur has done something to improve this stretch of road.

When I first saw these medians, though, I thought they were a horrible idea- I thought they would make traffic through this stretch horrendous. But, happily, so far, my initial impression was completely wrong. Traffic has been much better than usual and it appears much safer for pedestrians. Fingers crossed that it stays that way!

By: Iheartnelliebelle

Iheartnelliebelle — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 15:08:51 +0000

In MA, if I remember correctly, if you are on the sidewalk by the crosswalk, cars stop. And if you’re just chatting, boy, do they get mad. So a part of the stop for pedestrians in crosswalks should include sidewalk etiquette.

By: MB

MB — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 13:59:21 +0000

As someone who walks this crossing twice a day, I am VERY grateful for this change. I’ve seen pedestrians almost killed when 2 lanes stopped but the middle lane didn’t, I’ve seen accidents when the first car stopped and the second car didn’t, I’ve been nearly hit myself when someone pulled out to zip around all the stopped cars. Thanks to all involved in getting this fixed (and thanks, Scott, for explaining the offset design – I had wondered about that).

By: Chris

Chris — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 00:58:51 +0000

Thanks to David Junger, the City of Decatur, and all the folks at the GA DOT. Thanks especially to Maurice, and all of the crossing guards at these dangerous crossings that hopefully have gotten a little bit safer. – Chris

By: mombo

mombo — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 19:22:53 +0000

Now what about some left turn lights on College at McDonough and Candler!!!!