The "Main Street Makeover" is complete along our section of Main Street. Or as most of us called it:" construction". Anyway, whatever you want to call it, it's done! It looks pretty good, too. The new sidewalks are wider so its easier to avoid the skateboarders and bicyclists.
I tried out the new middle-of-the-block crosswalk today and it wasn't too bad - only one car drove through the crosswalk while I was on it. So here's my thoughts on this matter: if you were one of those who used to jaywalk, you probably paid pretty close attention to the traffic. Now with the new crossing with the strobing lights, it's probably a good idea to pay just as much attention to traffic when you cross. At least until all the drivers figure it out.
We have "bump-outs" at the corners now, too. These shorten the distance for a pedestrian crossing the road, thus making it safer. If you driving and are turning either on to or off of one of the side streets, give yourself more room to turn. Judging from the tire marks over the curbs, a few drivers are misjudging this a bit.
But as you can see, there are no more orange cones or drums, no more barricades, and no more construction. All that moved down to the other side of 7th Avenue.
I tried out the new middle-of-the-block crosswalk today and it wasn't too bad - only one car drove through the crosswalk while I was on it. So here's my thoughts on this matter: if you were one of those who used to jaywalk, you probably paid pretty close attention to the traffic. Now with the new crossing with the strobing lights, it's probably a good idea to pay just as much attention to traffic when you cross. At least until all the drivers figure it out.
We have "bump-outs" at the corners now, too. These shorten the distance for a pedestrian crossing the road, thus making it safer. If you driving and are turning either on to or off of one of the side streets, give yourself more room to turn. Judging from the tire marks over the curbs, a few drivers are misjudging this a bit.
But as you can see, there are no more orange cones or drums, no more barricades, and no more construction. All that moved down to the other side of 7th Avenue.
