I am growing increasingly concerned about the crosswalk where Lessey meets Triangle street in Amherst, near Amherst Women’s Club.
This crosswalk is harrowing for pedestrians crossing west-to-east as cars are turning a blind corner and coming down Triangle (south) heading to Main Street. This is especially so at dusk or at night. Hundreds of folks cross this street every day including ARHS students, children and families.
This seems like a perfect place for a rapid flashing beacon that pedestrians can trigger when crossing.
However, the Amherst Department of Public Works recommended many years ago to remove the crosswalk and still holds this position. It’s hard to fathom no crosswalk at this location, and for pedestrians traveling west-to-east this would then be a dead end as there is no sidewalk to the left or right.
Please consider signing my petition of concern (http://tinyurl.com/unsafe-crosswalk) and/or contacting the town of Amherst Public Works Committee to keep this crosswalk and make it safer for our community.
Kregg Strehorn
Amherst