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Originally Posted by graciegirl
We have far too many of these accidents here. I hope and pray that we hear that the persons involved are going to be alright.
I believe the roads belong to the county. Petitions to the CDD probably won't help.
Swimdawg? I know you were instrumental in having a traffic light installed at the entrance to your subdivision near Buffalo, New York.
Please tell us how you went about it.
Also I ride with Swimdawg when she is here. She does not pull out in traffic to turn unless she sees a very clear distance to do so. I try to do that too. Ignore any beeps behind you. Life is too short to take a chance.
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I think this is a different situation, Gracie. Yes, I was responsible for getting a traffic signal at one of the busiest roads in Western New York....Niagara Falls Blvd . I was risking my life trying to make a left hand turn from my area. I went thru politicians who told me no traffic signal was needed....and finally ended up dealing with the NYS D.O.T.....who told me "no". I insisted they do a traffic study and after a lot of communication, they finally agreed to do the study (probably to get me off their back!). Bottom line...traffic study done and shortly thereafter, The Swimdawg traffic signal was installed.
But....TV traffic situation is a totally different ballgame. From my personal experience, I see vehicles zipping down St. Charles and the drivers are not paying attention. The golf cart people are as guilty as the car drivers. I think we all need to be more careful....and more attentive. Defensive driving is so important....and I think the older we get, the slower our reflexes are and our vision isn't quite as sharp.
Be careful, folks! Drive defensively....and there will be fewer accidents. I do err on the side of caution when driving. I'm not in a hurry for my own funeral!