[RP TownTalk] on the subject of dangerous intersections: Old Dumm's Corner

[Lou King]

I knew I had seen what I suggested for Queensbury Rd and W Beale Cir. By 
the Giant in Greenbelt at the corner of Greenbelt Rd and Cherrywood Ln.

Now not to be out geeked by Dwight I have a picture:

http://www.knob.com/images/bollards.jpg

OK so that is a Google map image.

Lou
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Lou King wrote, On 1/18/2013 11:43 AM:
> Dwight I like that idea. Bollards ~ learned something new today now I
> can go back to bed.
>
> Maybe something similar could also be used at Queensbury Rd and W Beale
> Cir. Orange/reflective poles along the white line on Queensbury to
> "prevent" drivers from cutting short the left turn onto W Beale, thus
> slowing them down. Same effect as an island but takes no road space.
>
> As for Dumm's Corner what about delivery trucks? I notice buses are
> again coming up Queensbury, do they turn at Lafayette and Riverdale?
>
> In both cases also need to think about the fire trucks.
>
> There are no easy answers.
>
> Lou
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