![]() ![]() A senior might walk very slowing in the crosswalk. A child or a jogger might run out into the crosswalk without looking for oncoming traffic. If this kind of behavior occurs close to the crosswalk, there may not be sufficient time for a driver to react or slow down/stop if a pedestrian is in the crosswalk.Ĭrosswalk at Pueblo Complex/Pedestrian Behavior – Pedestrians could include children, seniors, and joggers. Traffic stoppage could lead to rear-end collisions.Ĭrosswalk at Pueblo Complex/Tailgating – Many Los Alamos County drivers have the habit of tailgating, weaving between lanes (to get ahead), and failing to provide sufficient clearance when passing. ![]() I also have grave concerns about stopping the flow of traffic on Diamond to accommodate pedestrians. Distracted driving and inattention while driving are a couple of concerns. There are no flashing lights on the crosswalk.Ĭrosswalk at Pueblo Complex/Rush Hour Traffic – Los Alamos County residents drive relatively fast during the morning, noon, and evening rush hours. Unlike the crosswalks on Central where the speed limit is 25 mph, the posted speed limit on Diamond is 35 mph. I have also observed Diamond being used as a drag strip. It would appear that there is a high incidence of speeding on this portion of Diamond. However, I have observed youngsters running across Diamond and not using the pedestrian bridges.Ĭrosswalk at the Pueblo Complex/Police Monitoring – There are frequently LAPD vehicles parked on the east side of Diamond near the Denver Steel neighborhood. Pedestrian Bridges at the Los Alamos High School – The bridges are the safest configuration for a crosswalk. There is the potential for a distracted driver to continue through the crosswalk (that is, kids fighting with each other in the back of a minivan, i-phone use, someone drinking from a thermos bottle, etc.). Although there are flashing lights provided at the crosswalk, pedestrians may or may not activate the flashing lights. Weeds grow near the fence on the north side of Diamond, and it can be difficult to see golf carts. I avoid driving on Central for this reason.Ĭrosswalk on Diamond at the west side of the Los Alamos Golf Course – There are a variety of concerns about the crosswalk at the golf course. ![]() Pedestrians can pop out from behind a parked car at any time. In addition, pedestrians may or may not use the crosswalks. The speed limit in Los Alamos County is 25 mph unless otherwise posted. Having the crosswalk in the Pueblo Complex area is a very hazardous idea and the crosswalk signs need to be removed.Ĭrosswalks on Central – There are numerous crosswalks on Central. This letter addresses safety concerns I have about the crosswalk on Diamond near the Pueblo Complex. ![]()
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