Description
The recently moved crosswalk directly in front of the Hillsborough Street YMCA is heavily used on a daily basis, especially by families with young children. I have noticed every time I walk there that most drivers fail to stop or even slow down as folks enter the crosswalk. Crossing signs (those large, bright yellows ones) or perhaps a cross/blinking or sop light would help. I am very concerned there will be an accident there, as speeds seem to exceed the posted 35 mph.
13 Comments
Acknowledged City of Raleigh 3 (Verified Official)
Jonathan (Guest)
Pat (Guest)
Meredith (Registered User)
Aaron Peeler (Registered User)
Y'all need to e-mail comments about pedestrian issues like this to RaleighBPAC@raleighnc.gov
SeeClickFix is designed to respond to quick fixes - not issues that require dedicated budget spending like putting in new lights for a crosswalk, but the city council has approved more than 90% of the recommendations of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission.
Pat (Guest)
Aaron Peeler (Registered User)
yoder (Registered User)
Festus (Registered User)
TriangleTransitCommuter (Guest)
I'd like to see just how much the redesign has forced traffic to move from Hillsborough St to Western Blvd.
David T. (Registered User)
Closed City of Raleigh 3 (Verified Official)
TriangleTransitCommuter (Guest)
@ David, that's why I would like to see some data on how much the redesigned as lessened traffic on Hillsborough Street and shifted the traffic to Western. I'd be willing to bet that it hasn't. Hillsborough Street is worse than ever.
I'd also like to say Thank You to the City of Raleigh for installing the pedestrian crosswalk island. This should help keep cars from passing the buses in the turn lane when they are stopped at the Y.