Redesign unsafe crosswalk near Whole Foods
Resident asks for a redesigned crosswalk because parked cars block driver sightlines and lighting is poor, causing near-misses with left-turning cars. A safer crossing would help nearby elder care residents.
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The resident's idea, as submitted
The idea
Redesign Crosswalk: I have been nearly hit in this crossing more than 5 times. Sightlines for drivers are limited by parked cars and street lighting does not highlight people in the crosswalk - causing conflicts with left turners.
Who it helps and why
The Whole Foods is the closest grocer to the elder care community in the area, making this crossing safer could encourage the residents to have more confidence and independence in their daily movements.
Details
- Cycle
- 2024–25
- Submitted
- August 9, 2024
- Neighborhood
- Brighton
- Place
- Washington Street, Brighton, 02135
- Portal category
- Streets & Sidewalks
- How it was submitted
- Individual submission
- Submission language
- English
- Themes
- Pedestrian & bike safety
Themes grouped with AI from resident idea text.
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