Crosswalk flags placed at busy Ridgewood intersection
JUNE 4, 2014 LAST UPDATED: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4, 2014, 5:57 PM
BY DARIUS AMOS
STAFF WRITER
New crosswalk flags have been installed to combat pedestrian dangers in downtown Ridgewood, and they arrived just as area roadwork and warmer temperatures have spawned an increase in vehicle and foot traffic.
A set of bright orange crossing flags has been mounted at each corner of the Franklin Avenue-North Walnut Street intersection, which is widely considered by safety officials and residents as one of the most dangerous spots for a pedestrian hoping to cross the road. Individuals are encouraged, but not required, to carry one of the flags as they traverse the intersection and replace them into the designated containers after safely crossing.
Signs instructing pedestrians on the appropriate use of the flags have also been installed on site.
By carrying a flag, according to village police, pedestrians will be more visible to motorists approaching the intersection, which is neither guarded by stop signs nor controlled with a traffic signal.
The flags are also meant to remind drivers of Ridgewood’s Stop, Look, Wave: Be Safe Be Seen campaign.
some adjustments still needed
According to municipal engineer Chris Rutishauser, the village will test the usefulness of the crossing flags and, after several weeks, determine whether or not the program will expand to other intersections in the Central Business District.
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