Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 03/17/2008 - 11:39.
I think Rhinecliff's situation is a bit different, as we have comparatively less traffic and a road that is overly wide at the intersection. Removing the stop signs would only add to the problem of commuters speeding through the hamlet, as there is not enough action to prompt them to slow down and consider the effects of their speed. But I do think the idea could work well in other situations. I think our roads need to be narrowed by increasing on street parking, which has been shown to slow traffic effectively, and would also benefit many residents, commuters, and the library by providing much needed parking.
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I think Rhinecliff's situation is a bit different, as we have comparatively less traffic and a road that is overly wide at the intersection. Removing the stop signs would only add to the problem of commuters speeding through the hamlet, as there is not enough action to prompt them to slow down and consider the effects of their speed. But I do think the idea could work well in other situations. I think our roads need to be narrowed by increasing on street parking, which has been shown to slow traffic effectively, and would also benefit many residents, commuters, and the library by providing much needed parking.