[Lincolnparkdc] Increase Safety of Lincoln Park Cross Walks

Wed Nov 27 14:09:35 EST 2024

Yup, that is exactly what happened to my son at that crosswalk when he was in 6th grade. First car waved him to cross, he didn’t see the next car over and it hit him.

I’ve put in requests/suggestions for the flashing pedestrian crosswalks like I’ve seen in Palisades. It will probably take another decade, but that is what would ultimately help.

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On Nov 27, 2024, at 12:13 PM, John Hirschmann <hirschj154 at gmail.com> wrote:

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Peter‘s comment addresses one of the two hazard’s at this intersection, the crosswalk going east west across Kentucky.  The other hazard is crossing East Cap and having cars yield to crossing pedestrians. If the car nearest to the pedestrian stops to yield, they still screen the view of the driver in the farther lane, thus the pedestrian has to make sure they have been seen before crossing the last of the three lanes. Something much harder to teach to young children.

John

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On Nov 27, 2024, at 11:28, Peter Barclay <barclaypj at gmail.com> wrote:

The crosswalk across KY at East Cap has been an issue for a long time - several accidents.  When the bike lanes were added/designed, we requested bump outs so that cars were forced to slow down before turning.  They added the little poles, which was an improvement from what was there before - nothing.   I hope the bump-outs will be built out, eventually, when the bike lanes become permanent.   Lights and no parking on east cap would also help, but forcing people to slow down before turning would make a huge difference, IMO.

- Peter 126 ky

On Nov 27, 2024, at 11:09, Sandra Caron George <sandracgeorge at gmail.com> wrote:

Thanks for sharing this, Jess. I have the same concerns, particularly about the police car parked by the crosswalk. There is never anyone in that police car, which is particularly odd to me (although, I appreciate that its presence may generally serve as a deterrent). Just as it's hard to see around this car to safely cross and for cars to see pedestrians, it similarly is difficult to see around legally parked cars at the crosswalk further north on East Cap SE. The legal parking just comes too close to the crosswalk for pedestrians and drivers to be able to see.

On Wed, Nov 27, 2024 at 9:01 AM Marche' Maine <markrichardgrace at gmail.com<mailto:markrichardgrace at gmail.com>> wrote:
Speaking to the officer in the vehicle directly might be the most efficient way. Dealing with CM Allen's office, particularly his community representative Kimberly proves a black hole.

On Wed, Nov 27, 2024, 8:54 AM Jessica Davis <jpedavis at gmail.com<mailto:jpedavis at gmail.com>> wrote:
Hi All,

I am writing with concern about the safety of the crosswalks across East Capitol Street into Lincoln Park.   In the winter months when it is dark early safely crossing this busy street with my young children is very difficult.

I can't be the first person to have this concern and would love to know the history of any prior attempts and how I can best advocate.   I have written to Charles Allen but would love other suggestions.

I have one easy request -- to get the police to stop parking a car on the western side of the crosswalk near Kentucky Ave.  I assume they are doing this as a speeding/crime deterrent however the result is that traffic can't see you around the car when you want to cross.

I would also love to see: bright streetlights at the cross walks, a button with flashers for pedestrians to activate, stop signs, and speed bumps to slow drivers.

Thanks,
Jess Davis
132 Kentucky

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