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Intersection Of E Berkeley St And Washington St, RoxburyNeed tell BTD to take look at some of these traffic light that show the pedestrian have the right of way to walk but cars are still turning
CLOSED · #101006700820Case Noted. Thank you for your comments about your concerns regarding the use of concurrent walk sequencing at this location. Please be assured that the first priority of the Boston Transportation Department is working to provide safe streets for all users. Over half of BTD operated traffic signals utilize concurrent walk operation as it improves pedestrian compliance with walk signals. This type of walk signal operation is consistent with pedestrian signal operation throughout the country. We will evaluate this location to confirm that the operation is consistent with current BTD Engineering guidelines for use of this type of pedestrian signal sequence.
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Intersection Of Columbus Ave And W Newton St, RoxburyThe audio walk signal at West Newton and Columbus tells people to walk across Columbus when there is a green light
CLOSED · #101006623619Case Noted. Thank you for your comments about your concerns regarding the use of concurrent walk sequencing at this location. Please be assured that the first priority of the Boston Transportation Department is working to provide safe streets for all users. Over half of BTD operated traffic signals utilize concurrent walk operation as it improves pedestrian compliance with walk signals. This type of walk signal operation is consistent with pedestrian signal operation throughout the country. We will evaluate this location to confirm that the operation is consistent with current BTD Engineering guidelines for use of this type of pedestrian signal sequence.
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34 Moreland St, RoxburyI have experienced numerous occasions of near misses by vehicles, while crossing with the walk light on the corners of Harrison Avenue, Dudley Street, and Warren, and Dudley when vehicles ( including buses) have taken left turns while I am in the crosswalk. I am a disabled person who uses a cane.
CLOSED · #101006608975Case Noted. Thank you for your comments about your concerns regarding the use of concurrent walk sequencing at this location. Please be assured that the first priority of the Boston Transportation Department is working to provide safe streets for all users. Over half of BTD operated traffic signals utilize concurrent walk operation as it improves pedestrian compliance with walk signals. This type of walk signal operation is consistent with pedestrian signal operation throughout the country. We will evaluate this location to confirm that the operation is consistent with current BTD Engineering guidelines for use of this type of pedestrian signal sequence.
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Intersection Of Waldeck St And Geneva Ave, DorchesterI'd like to request an adjustment to the crosswalk signal for the crosswalk on Geneva Avenue that connects the corners of Waldeck St. and Charles St. This crosswalk is frequently used to get to the Fields Corner train station, but does not allot a reasonable amount of time to cross. Additionally, the lights to turn go on for cars coming from Charles St. and Waldeck St. every time the crosswalk sign is on for pedestrians, prompting people to just cross whenever because it's easier to avoid being hit by a car driving on Geneva Ave than a car making a turn right on the corner. I haven't timed it exactly, but it seems to me that the crosswalk sign will come on for about 2 seconds before starting a 10 second countdown, meanwhile cars are already turning from the adjacent streets and very few actually stop to allow the pedestrian to cross. Some will even slow down not to let me cross but to yell at me for trying to cross in the first place even though the crosswalk sign is on and indicates that it is still my time to cross. They will then drive off and leave me in the middle of the street anyway. Even if pedestrians are not granted any extra time to cross, it would be safer to use the crosswalk as intended if cars from adjacent streets are not able to turn during that time. I don't currently have the means to move out of my neighborhood, so I'd appreciate a solution to this problem before I end up in an accident despite following signs correctly.
CLOSED · #101006566931Case Noted. Thank you for your comments about your concerns regarding the use of concurrent walk sequencing at this location. Please be assured that the first priority of the Boston Transportation Department is working to provide safe streets for all users. Over half of BTD operated traffic signals utilize concurrent walk operation as it improves pedestrian compliance with walk signals. This type of walk signal operation is consistent with pedestrian signal operation throughout the country. We will evaluate this location to confirm that the operation is consistent with current BTD Engineering guidelines for use of this type of pedestrian signal sequence.
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Intersection Of Washington St And South St, Jamaica PlainPedestrian and bike signals at forest hills station not timed to prevent cars turning into them!
CLOSED · #101006566669Case Noted. Thank you for your comments about your concerns regarding the use of concurrent walk sequencing at this location. Please be assured that the first priority of the Boston Transportation Department is working to provide safe streets for all users. Over half of BTD operated traffic signals utilize concurrent walk operation as it improves pedestrian compliance with walk signals. This type of walk signal operation is consistent with pedestrian signal operation throughout the country. We will evaluate this location to confirm that the operation is consistent with current BTD Engineering guidelines for use of this type of pedestrian signal sequence.
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Intersection Of N Washington St And Interstate 93 N, Boston
Illegal U-turn on N.Washington St. Two cars made an illegal turn to avoid waiting for the turn light. Red car has Texas plates. Yellow flex poles need to be replaced to prevent this.
CLOSED · #101006480145Case Noted. BTD is looking for better support but when there is a Boston Graden Event Thank you for your comments about your concerns regarding the use of concurrent walk sequencing at this location. Please be assured that the first priority of the Boston Transportation Department is working to provide safe streets for all users. Over half of BTD operated traffic signals utilize concurrent walk operation as it improves pedestrian compliance with walk signals. This type of walk signal operation is consistent with pedestrian signal operation throughout the country. We will evaluate this location to confirm that the operation is consistent with current BTD Engineering guidelines for use of this type of pedestrian signal sequence. Valenti Way is closed and vehicles are allowed to make that early U Turn.
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81 Cambridge St, CharlestownSullivan Square pedestrian safety: when crossing Beachem St at the crosswalk near Cambridge street, with the walk signal, cars heading east on Cambridge (toward the rotary) have a flashing yellow to turn left. They are focused on oncoming traffic and turn left into the crosswalk. I was nearly flattened by a city bus.
CLOSED · #101006375358Case Noted. As part of the Boston 2030 initiative, some traffic signals are being changed from an exclusive pedestrian sequence (commonly known as an “all walk” phase) to a concurrent pedestrian sequence. This signal design conforms to Boston Transportation Department (BTD) Guidelines and meets all applicable federal safety standards. The concurrent pedestrian system is widely used throughout the country and allows for longer pedestrian “Walk” times while also reducing delays for both vehicles and pedestrians. Under this system, pedestrians receive a “Walk” signal during the green phase for vehicles traveling parallel to their crossing direction. Turning vehicles are required to yield to pedestrians who are lawfully crossing with the walk signal. These changes are intended to improve overall intersection efficiency while maintaining pedestrian safety. Thank you for your attention and cooperation.
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Intersection Of Arborway And South St, Jamaica Plain
The issue which I have already reported to no avail is how dangerous the Intersection facing south street at forest hills JP is for pedestrians. After the light turns green for pedestrians, a couple of seconds later the light turns green and cars can turn right while pedestrians still have a green light. This is so dangerous! Also, I have been told this is a state road. I do not think this is an adequate reason for the city not to address the concerns regarding dsafety.
CLOSED · #101006327499Case Noted. Thank you for your comments about your concerns regarding the use of concurrent walk sequencing at this location. Please be assured that the first priority of the Boston Transportation Department is working to provide safe streets for all users. Over half of BTD operated traffic signals utilize concurrent walk operation as it improves pedestrian compliance with walk signals. This type of walk signal operation is consistent with pedestrian signal operation throughout the country. We will evaluate this location to confirm that the operation is consistent with current BTD Engineering guidelines for use of this type of pedestrian signal sequence.
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Intersection Of Cambridge St And Interstate 93 N, Charlestown
deleted reports: 101006281009 101006292970 101006307712 101006309441 BTD displays lack of care for people using crosswalks. Recent responses to 311 requests describe signal and traffic patterns meant to ensure "pedestrian compliance". How are drivers being held accountable? Have you all seen how brazen drivers are, running red lights and cutting in front of pedestrians who are using crosswalks on walk signals? This city needs a No Turn On Walk law, otherwise the "concurrent signals" are just putting people's lives at risk.
CLOSED · #101006315157Case Resolved. The Boston Transportation Is Well aware of the numerous movement violations that occur throughout Boston. That being said, they are the responsibility of the Police Department(BPD) to enforce. The changes made to traffic signal patterns are designed to improve visibility for all road users, and to disincentivize illegal crossings, which put pedestrians in the greatest amount of danger.
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Intersection Of Preble St And Boston St And Southampton St And Dorchester Ave And Dorchester St, South BostonDangerous intersection. Everyday when I try to cross the street (coming from Boston Street, crossing southhampton street) to get to the redline Andrew station, I almost get hit by a car. The cars coming from Dorchester Ave have a green light at the same time as the crosswalk turns on to cross Southampton street. The cars coming from Dorchester Ave do NOT stop when driving onto Southampton street despite the crosswalk sign being on and nearly hit people every single day. Someone please fix this before someone gets hit and killed.
CLOSED · #101006308797Case Noted. Thank you for your comments about your concerns regarding the use of concurrent walk sequencing at this location. Please be assured that the first priority of the Boston Transportation Department is working to provide safe streets for all users. Over half of BTD operated traffic signals utilize concurrent walk operation as it improves pedestrian compliance with walk signals. This type of walk signal operation is consistent with pedestrian signal operation throughout the country. We will evaluate this location to confirm that the operation is consistent with current BTD Engineering guidelines for use of this type of pedestrian signal sequence.
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