[RP TownTalk] Street by Ernie's Lock

[Sue Collins]

I agree with trying a sign (a big one!), stating something like "business customers only, NO thru traffic." Yes, I know, it probably wouldn't eliminate all of the cut-through traffic, but even if it reduces SOME of it, that would be a big improvement. I think having the police at least "spot check' the area for scofflaws would be good, too. I walk up that way all the time and especially if I'm carrying a shopping bag or a carrier w/ one of my pets to Lynn Animal Hospital, I really, REALLY have to watch for the traffic.  


From: Audrey Bragg <abragg7393 at aol.com>
To: webmaster at ci.riverdale-park.md.us; wheadle at yahoo.com 
Cc: jebbeler at riverdaleparkmd.gov; towntalk at riverdale-park.org 
Sent: Thursday, January 17, 2013 4:50 PM
Subject: Re: [RP TownTalk] Street by Ernie's Lock


Hi Alan,
I remember the jersey barrier and the business objection to it.  I am not proposing that.  My idea was something as simple as a sign at the entrance saying "business customers only"  No through traffic.  I see from the other posts that people agree that it is a road that needs a solution.  I know that big improvements take big money, but a sign?  Maybe.  How would it be enforced?  Maybe by the police force for a day or two.  Once people know they won't use that road for a cut through.  Actually, we could make some money here.  We have the police sit at Beale Circle.  When the cars come through without going into the businesses, we pull them over and give them a hefty fine. 
Audrey


-----Original Message-----
From: Alan K. Thompson <webmaster at ci.riverdale-park.md.us>
To: Sue Collins <wheadle at yahoo.com>
Cc: Jonathan W. Ebbeler <jebbeler at riverdaleparkmd.gov>; TownTalk <towntalk at riverdale-park.org>
Sent: Thu, Jan 17, 2013 3:36 pm
Subject: Re: [RP TownTalk] Street by Ernie's Lock


The town council has tried several different ways of discouraging cut-through traffic on W. Beale (including putting in a Jersey barrier that would not let traffic get onto East-West Highway).  If my memory is correct, some of the businesses, and perhaps some residents, complained and the barrier was removed. 

I think we can ask the police to step up monitoring speeding there at the very least.

Alan



On Thu, Jan 17, 2013 at 3:05 PM, Sue Collins <wheadle at yahoo.com> wrote:

Oh, I completely agree!  Trying to walk across that little road is very chancy, esp. as most of the people making the turn don't seem to remember there's a little gadget in their car called a directional signal.  And yes, many of them do go through there at a high rate of speed; too high for such a small street, anyhow.  
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>From: Maureen <maureen.farrington at gmail.com>
>To: TownTalk <towntalk at riverdale-park.org> 
>Sent: Thursday, January 17, 2013 2:52 PM
>Subject: Re: [RP TownTalk] Street by Ernie's Lock
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>We should put in a circle like Mt Ranier at Rte 1 and Queensbury.
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>I've seen a ton more people use West Beale from Rte 1 to get to 410. East Beale would be much safer for that maneuver.
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>-Maureen 
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>On Jan 17, 2013, at 2:47 PM, bob smith <sfmc68 at verizon.net> wrote:
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>I have had similar problems during evening traffic and even very early morning.
>>It would be nice if folks would at least drive politely, but traffic is like water, it
>>finds a way to get by.
>>bob smith
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>>On 1/17/13 2:40 PM, Audrey Bragg wrote:
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>>Hi folks,
>>>I just had to go to Ernie's Lock today and I noticed that cars come flying through there from Balt. Blvd to take a short cut to the E-W Highway,
>>>Coming out of the parking lot after I got my keys made was a nightmare.  The cars don't go slow, they speed.  I also noticed this when coming out of Calvert House.  So if that road belongs to the town and the only reason for going on it would be to go to the Bank, Animal Hospital, Calvert House or Ernie's, couldn't we make it "local traffic for businesses only".  Just wanted to know if anyone agreed with me before I bug all the council people and the Mayor.
>>>Audrey
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