Reports (62)

  • Other

    Intersection Of Ashmont St And Dorchester Ave, Dorchester, Ma

    Cars regularly make lefts through this intersection when the walk signal is on making it dangerous for pedestrians

    CLOSED #101006291269

    Case 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.

  • Other

    Intersection Of Chelsea St And Rutherford Ave, Charlestown, Ma

    The New light signals do not have the universal walk across all parts. You need to press for each section and it takes forever. Add back in the all walk lights.

    CLOSED #101006266402

    Case Noted. This intersection has a new timing. The exclusive has been changed to a concurrent pedestrian sequence. This signal is designed in conformance with BTD Guidelines which specify a system of walk lights in conformance with federal safety standards and widely used throughout the country. Under this system it is possible to provide longer "Walk" times and shorter delays to vehicles and pedestrians. During the green light for vehicles "Walk" signals are on for pedestrians crossing parallel to the flow of traffic. Under this system turning traffic must yield to pedestrians.

  • Other

    Intersection Of Centre St And Burroughs St, Jamaica Plain, Ma

    When the light is green for burroughs st to turn onto centre st in JP, the walk signal should not turn on. The light is green. Cars can't drive straight there. They can only turn right or left. The walk signal should be when all lights are red.

    CLOSED #101006262312

    Case 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.

  • Other

    Intersection Of Arborway And South St, Jamaica Plain, Ma

    Dangerous crossing. Pedestrians are crossing while drivers can turn. I realize that both have a green light. It would be good if traffic light for vehicles did not turn green at the same time as pedestrians cross. When there is a lot of traffic in the afternoon drivers do not want to stop. Also, in the past I was told this is street/crossing is under state jurisdiction. So unsafe!

    CLOSED #101006227017

    Case 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.

  • Other

    Intersection Of Everett St And N Beacon St, Allston, Ma

    The traffic light here forces pedestrians to cross through turning traffic. It feels unsafe as a pedestrian. Also please add the third crosswalk so you are not forced to cross multiple streets in series to cross one street.

    CLOSED #101006210351

    Case 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.

  • Other

    Intersection Of Melnea Cass Blvd And Hampden St, Roxbury, Ma

    Can this crosswalk be made safer? I have to cross it every day and nearly every day I almost get hit by turning vehicles

    CLOSED #101006151829

    Case Noted. As part of Boston 2030 some traffic signals are being changed from an exclusive pedestrian sequence (all walk) to a concurrent pedestrian sequence. This signal is designed in conformance with BTD Guidelines which specify a system of walk lights in conformance with federal safety standards and widely used throughout the country. Under this system it is possible to provide longer "Walk" times and shorter delays to vehicles and pedestrians. During the green light for vehicles "Walk" signals are on for pedestrians crossing parallel to the flow of traffic. Under this system turning traffic must yield to pedestrians.

  • Other

    97 W Fourth St, South Boston, Ma, 02127

    NO SAFETY CROSSING. Cars gets green light and pedestrian get walk--more like run signal. Does every time a car hits a person get 10 points? Why is it playing with people lives? This is not a frogger game. Please place safety first.

    CLOSED #101006077447

    Case 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.

  • Other

    Intersection Of Melnea Cass Blvd And Hampden St, Roxbury, Ma

    Worst crosswalk in Boston I nearly get hit by turning cars here every day. Can the city look into making this cross safer?

    CLOSED #101006069814

    Case 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.

  • Other

    466 476 Geneva Ave, Dorchester, Ma, 02122

    Unsafe for pedestrians to cross . Intersection on waldeck st and Geneva ave all lights should be red to allow safe crossing for pedestrians.

    CLOSED #101006054059

    Case 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.

  • Other

    Intersection Of Oak St W And Shawmut Ave And Tremont St, Boston, Ma

    Make 4 way walk signals outside of Quincy school. Hard to cross with children now.

    CLOSED #101006015206

    Case 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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