Thursday, February 10, 2011

Location: Eagle Rock and York

Time: 2:00

Street Width: 3 lanes plus a turn lane on one side, 2 lanes plus a bike lane on the other.

Bike Lanes or Signage: Bike lane only on one side. Sign for bike lane under speed limit sign.

Street Median Landscaping: Some trees and birds of paradise flowers on the median and by the right turn lane.

Sidewalk Amenities: Covered bus stop, newspaper dispensers

Pedestrian Safety Infrastructure: Multiple crosswalks, most of which are protected. Wide sidewalks, but bikes are on one of the sidewalk, which can be dangerous for pedestrians.

Posted Speed Limit: 35 mph

Traffic Count: 32 cars per minute

Bike Count: .5 per minute

Pedestrian Count: .5 per minute

Pedestrian Behavior Observation: Lots of people with groceries. Everyone uses crosswalks and they do not seem to be rushing. There are several high school students with backpacks.

Car Behavior Observation: Some speeding. Cars seem impatient at turns, which can be dangerous for pedestrians at crosswalks.

Noise and Feel of Being Pedestrian: Very loud noises, which is overwhelming. The trees are pretty but the area is not inviting and there is nowhere to sit other than two bus stops.

Suggestions to Improve Streets: Add a bike lane to the other side of the street. Make right turns "no turn on right" to protect pedestrians at crosswalks. Add seating areas for pedestrians.

Rachel and Brian

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