lucke0204 t1_ivt67vm wrote on November 10, 2022 at 12:52 PM

Reply to comment by ScumbagMacbeth in Another person hit on 139 and Baldwin Ave. by Swiminbleach

I'm also a Baldwin Ave resident. I know in the past there was a neighborhood campaign to address the issues - maybe it's time to jump start that again. If you're interested, send me a DM. I know where to get the old poster design.

It's much easier for politicians to ignore a single person complaining, but if we get organized maybe we can force some change to finally happen.

jjsalter t1_ivtdfkr wrote on November 10, 2022 at 1:54 PM

I live on Baldwin. I am happy to participate. I'm open to any idea that could increase safety on this road. I have a young daughter and I'm nervous every time we walk to her daycare.

Potential Ideas:

Speed bumps or stop sign at every intersection

One way with only one lane. I would feel safer with a row of parked cars between the sidewalk and the street. Narrower street = slower speeds. Pro: additional parking on one side of the street

ScumbagMacbeth t1_ivtvsld wrote on November 10, 2022 at 4:03 PM

They can't put speed bumps on Baldwin because it's an emergency road.

robotmlg t1_ivutag3 wrote on November 10, 2022 at 7:40 PM

what does that mean? isn't every road an emergency road

ScumbagMacbeth t1_ivw86sc wrote on November 11, 2022 at 1:45 AM

Not really. Certain wider roads that run longer stretches are designated as emergency roads so fire trucks, ambulances, etc. can get through at top speed. These roads can't have speed bumps.

growthseer t1_ivvrwlc wrote on November 10, 2022 at 11:39 PM

I also live in Baldwin. Let’s band together. Rt 139 along with Baldwin need a redesign that prioritizes pedestrians instead of the death trap it is right now.