Ridgewood Girl Scout hopes crossing flags will save lives
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2014
BY DARIUS AMOS
STAFF WRITER
THE RIDGEWOOD NEWS
“Pedestrian visibility, or lack thereof, contributes to more than 60 percent of accidents in crosswalks. When a driver is unable to see obstacles that are in the way, collisions are unavoidable,” said Maas, 17.
Her pitch, delivered at a Ridgewood Council meeting earlier this month, is an inexpensive and relatively uncomplicated remedy to one of the downtown’s biggest headaches. The project, as proposed by Maas, calls for the placement of brightly colored flags at targeted intersections.
– See more at: https://www.northjersey.com/community/246475341_Ridgewood_Girl_Scout_hopes_crossing_flags_will_save_lives.html#sthash.GYmoR3Iz.dp
When this was proposed several years ago, the Village Attorney advised against it warning people would presume the flags offered protection from being hit and would sue the Village if they did get hit. How come it’s okay now?
yes I have been unable to search down the many blog articles on the flags
hey give it a try.
Liability and actually encouraging accidents is a real concern. It didn’t work to “wave”–why will this? Even now, pedestrians lope into the street (with or without a crosswalk) without even looking up. And picture the flags soaking wet, covered in ice, with their holders full of snow, too wet or dirty to touch, strewn around by vandals, used by kids to poke each other’s eyes out, or merely stolen. This foolish measure is a sign of desperation that won’t work. The flags will be removed within six months. Hope the holders are, too. DUMB.