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Status: Active Location: Florentia at Nickerson St Description: Eastbound Florentia traffic has "No Turn on Red", but Nickerson traffic blocks intersection so Florentia traffic misses entire cycle. We need enforcement or change the sign and allow right on red. Cross Streets: Direction: East Facility Type: Street City: Seattle County: King State: WA Lat/Long: 47.646884, -122.351643 Geocoded? Location has been entered Hazard Type: Other Hazard Level: 2 - Mildly Dangerous Annoyance Level: 4 - Extremely Annoying Incidents: 1 - Confrontation or conflict with other user Report Date: 2005-11-30 Reported by: Rebecca Slivka[1] Last Modified by: [1] Last Modified Date: 2008-07-22 Modes Affected: Bicyclist, Motorist Start Date: 2000-01-01 End Date: 0000-00-00 |
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Recommendation: Need Police enforcement (ticket Nickerson traffic that blocks the intersection). This is also a great candidate for one of those new red light cameras. Comments: View a short video illustrating the problem at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4uTZAggHmk Log: ********************************************************************************** 06 Aug 2007 22:52:46 EDT, Rebecca Slivka [1] comments: [ ] ****************************[06 Aug 2007 22:54:17 EDT] Report edited/modified by: Rebecca Slivka [1]******************[06 Aug 2007 22:59:07 EDT] Report edited/modified by: Rebecca Slivka [1]******************[06 Aug 2007 22:59:47 EDT] Report edited/modified by: Rebecca Slivka [1] ********************************************************************************** 16 Jan 2008 14:11:39 EST, Rebecca Slivka [1] comments: [ You can see a video that illustrates the problem at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4uTZAggHmk ] ****************************[16 Jan 2008 14:13:48 EST] Report edited/modified by: Rebecca Slivka [1]******************[16 Jan 2008 14:14:40 EST] Report edited/modified by: Rebecca Slivka [1]******************[16 Jan 2008 14:14:59 EST] Report edited/modified by: Rebecca Slivka [1] ********************************************************************************** 16 Jan 2008 14:32:58 EST, Rebecca Slivka [1] comments: [ Sent email to walkandbike@seattle.gov ; Traffic Signals on 16 Jan 2008. Contacted SPD (Seattle Police Department) through their online form as well. Note: previously contacte the city by phone (in 2006?) about this problem and suggested it be put on their list of red-light camera intersections. ] ****************************[16 Jan 2008 14:36:02 EST] Report edited/modified by: Rebecca Slivka [1]******************[16 Jan 2008 14:37:56 EST] Report edited/modified by: Rebecca Slivka [1] ********************************************************************************** 23 Jan 2008 19:04:30 EST, Rebecca Slivka [1] comments: [ rec'd email from SPD 23 Jan 2008: Thank you for your email of concern regarding the area of Nickerson & Florentia. We will assess the area and deploy the most appropriate type and amount of traffic enforcement there possible. Also, thank you for supporting our Department's Red Light Program. We believe that this program is a positive step toward pedestrian and vehicular safety. Sincerely, Lieutenant Pierre Davis Seattle Police Traffic Enforcement Unit ] ********** ********************************************************************************** 14 Feb 2008 12:12:15 EST, Rebecca Slivka [1] comments: [ Rec'd email from SDOT 5 Feb 2008: Thank you for writing regarding Florentia Street, Nickerson Street and 3rd Avenue North. We certainly understand how traffic backed into the intersection presents a problem for eastbound drivers on Florentia trying to enter the intersection. With our signal having to control approaches from six different directions and so close to the bridge, this is a challenging intersection to work on and operate. I looked into your suggestion for removal of the "No Right Turn on Red" restriction in place for the eastbound Florentia approach to Nickerson Street. I found, unfortunately, that this would not be a good strategy for helping Florentia in getting through the intersection. This would invite drivers from Florentia to make right turns and cross through 3rd Avenue North traffic that has a green light- and would create a safety problem. We do, however, have an idea we are looking into that may have some promise in preventing eastbound Nickerson traffic from crowding into and blocking the intersection. We have a message sign above the intersection that turns on and lets eastbound drivers know when the bridge is open. We are looking to see if it can be programmed to light up and provide an additional message - "Do Not Block the Intersection" - during peak commute times. As I find out if this can be done, I will let you know. If you have additional thoughts or questions, please feel free to contact me directly at (206) 684-5727. I will be happy to assist you further. Sincerely, Mike Morris-Lent Traffic Operations Engineer Seattle Department of Transportation (206) 684-5727 mike.morrislent@seattle.gov ] ****************************[22 Jul 2008 16:49:13 EDT] Report edited/modified by: Rebecca Slivka [1] |
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