Comments for “Allston-Brighton Mobility Study”
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we need a 4-way stop and daylighting (no parking next to the intersection). Extremely dangerous intersection for pedestrians and cyclists, drivers go WAY too fast and whip around this corner without looking.
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Crossing Linden Street is currently just two curb cuts with no other markings and vehicles rarely yield to pedestrians. Increasing visibility could help here.
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There is no obvious place to cross the I-90 onramp while walking along the south side of Cambridge Street. Suggest adding a crosswalk and sign near the no-hazmat sign.
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Chestnut Hill Ave is an important stop on the most direct path from most of Allston to Newton Highlands, but it feels unsafe to use due to how little space there is between the train ROW and the traffic lanes. Would like to see some space reallocated from traffic to the transit median, with a view toward eventually adding ADA platforms.
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Crossing the westbound lanes of Brighton Ave between Malvern St and the T stop, it's difficult to see oncoming traffic due to the visual obstruction created by parked cars at 1089 Commonwealth Avenue. I would prefer that the parking spaces be eliminated to create a clear line of sight between the Malvern St crosswalk end, and the point where cars turn onto Brighton Ave.
Due to the distance between the westbound traffic light and the crosswalk, it is currently possible under heavy traffic for the pedestrian phase to begin while there are still cars between the traffic light and the crosswalk.
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Pedestrian connections for those trying to access the 64 bus here are not safe
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There needs to be a safe connection from the path to this plaza. Currently, the only way to get here is to drive.
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There is no pedestrian access or bike access to the shopping plaza here, either from SFR or from the surrounding neighborhoods on the other side of the Pike.
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If you are going toward the bike path on the Charles river on a bike, this connection is very tricky and not safe. All the cars will turn right from Western Ave into Soldiers Field Rd, and it will be difficult to get to the side walk to cross Soldiers Field Rd. One solution would be to put a raised cross walk to slow down vehicles.
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The signal timing for this intersection is very dangerous on Paul Dudley White Bike Path. Cars coming outbound from Soldiers field turning right onto Arsenal St have a green arrow telling them that they are clear to turn right, at the same time the pedestrian signal to walk is on. The cars confidently speed through the right turn, while the pedestrians\cyclist confidently cross.
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This crossing needs some traffic calming. It is designed as a highway ramp, and cars usually never slow down. I have to beg them to let me cross sometimes.
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This is one of the safest (and only) connection over the pike for pedestrians and cyclists. However the ramps for this bridge are very steep, and not properly integrated with the street.
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No bike infrastructure.
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Bike lane in the door zone.
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Commonwealth and South street - Most cars never stop at this light.They treat it as a yield sign.
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The timing for pedestrians is way too short. I am able bodied and I have to walk fast in order to be able to cross the road. I cannot imagine what it would be for someone with disabilities. A good solution would be to reduce the lanes.
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This section mixes cars coming off and into a highway with bicycles. This should be a completely separated and protected bike lane.
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The cycle track is taking too long.
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Commonwealth from Chestnut hill ave to Packards corner is a highway -> cars can easily reach 40+ Mph. This is very dangerous for everyone, especially when you have pedestrians trying to cross the street to get to the B line. Not even a year ago a senior was killed on this road, and a boston marathon bombing survivor was hit and injured in this road.
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Commonwealth from Chestnut hill ave to Packards corner is a highway -> cars can easily reach 40+ Mph. This is very dangerous for everyone, especially when you have pedestrians trying to cross the street to get to the B line. Not even a year ago a senior was killed on this road, and a boston marathon bombing survivor was hit and injured in this road.
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Bike lane in door zone -> extremely dangerous!! Too many parked cars using up space that could be used to provide safer infrastructure for cyclists.
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Guest St: No bike infrastructure, and road is too wide. Cars often speed.
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This whole stretch has a bike lane in the door zone. This is very dangerous as it gives user a false sense of safety.
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Bus bulb for Boston College bus so that bus can stay in the travel lane, also shortens crossing distance for people walking to the Green Line stop
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Short term - parking protected bike lane on Comm Ave from Boston College to Chestnut Hill Ave
Long term - get rid one one traffic lane, widen Green Line platforms to be wheelchair accessibleLiked 0 times