[RP TownTalk] Road Anarchy, Queensbury & Rt 1

[Jeffrey Yorke]

Los Angeles intersections are plastered with "Don't Block the Box" signs.
Morning radio jocks talk about drivers who block intersections, make fun of
them, and out-of-towners are warned not to get caught in the box. That fever
has also spread east to New York, Washington and other major markets. But
perhaps the most effective enforcement measure is hitting the driver in the
wallet. How about fining guilty intersection blockers $100 or $500 for a
first infraction? That would cure two problems at once: Most drivers with
any sense at all will make sure they don't do that again. So there is little
recidivism. The higher fine rate will, at least for a while, replenish
city/town coffers. The same measure could be applied to other serious
traffic violations such as light-running which plays a huge role in traffic
fatalities.

Any 16-year-old awake and not text messaging though their driver's exam
knows that driving is not a right, it's a privilege.



On Sat, May 22, 2010 at 8:52 PM, Dannielle Glaros <dmglaros at gmail.com>wrote:

> Friends,
>
> On this item, it would be helpful for the Town to make a request to SHA in
> writing to add additional signage and markings on the street that indicate
> "Do Not Block the Box."  The photo should be included as well as any other
> data.  This type of additional signage/markings is used in DC and elsewhere
> and has been helpful.  The town should also request an examination of the
> timing of the lights to see if this could also help.
>
> I will connect with RP about following up on behalf of the Councilman
> Olson, but it would be helpful if the request came from the town.
>
> Thanks.
> Dannielle
> Dannielle Glaros
> dmglaros at gmail.com
>
>
>
> On May 21, 2010, at 4:47 PM, Dwight Holmes wrote:
>
> This is why they invented the iPhone: the everyday-usual habit of
> northbound drivers on Rt 1 blocking the intersection at Queensbury Rd.  It's
> always frustrating - this photo shows it can have real consequences.
>
> Who would we have to lobby to get a few tickets written here?
>
> <photo.jpg>
>
>
> Sent from my mobile
>
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Jeffrey Yorke
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