Saratoga has expanded everything except its roadways. The new traffic light on South Broadway near the Hilton Garden Inn is already creating major traffic jams and racing season isn't even here yet. The light was installed as a way for truckers to turn off Route 9 and Route 50 but it is problematic at best. Will things improve when the traffic light is finally installed at the intersection of Lincoln Avenue and Route 50? Perhaps but I believe it won't be enough.
There are already too many vehicles on our roads as it is and if we have a triple crown winner this year (would be nice) this town will have even more track-goers but the question remains; can we handle it all? I think we are about to collapse under our own weight and it should be a concern for all citizens and residents of Saratoga Spring and those who live in the surrounding areas.
We need to update our infrastructure immediately and I was under the impression that's what our tax money is for. What are we waiting for? Building new hotels for conventioners and tourists is fine but we need to expand the roadways. Some streets in Saratoga like Franklin Street should be alternate side parking only and South Franklin should have no street parking as this artery is just too busy and too narrow currently.
We still are in need of left turn arrows at many of our intersections. What is the plan for our city? Does anyone know? Does anyone have any ideas? We've already waited too long. The horse has already left the barn as they say.
Couldn't agree more!!! I can tell you there is ABSOLUTLY a need for a traffic light @ South Broadway and Crescent St.!!! I'd like for our Public Safety Comm. to try making a left hand turn out of Crescent St. & onto S. Broadway. It's hard enough making a right hand turn, making a left hand turn is close to impossible! Take a drive Chris!!
ReplyDeleteAlso, Lake between Henry and Maple. Think it;s just a matter of time until a pedestrian gets hit. I would like to see them close that segment.to traffic. I know it would be problematic for SSFD trucks heading W, but it's nasty driving as is.
ReplyDeleteExample: yesterday, near miss with someone driving east down the westbound lane of Lake. They intended to make a left turn onto High Rock, but were in the westbound lane meant for cars turning left onto Maple or, 1 block further, L onto Broadway.Usually, oppositely directed L turning cars will feel each other out and gingerly take positions, but this person just blew down the entire lane the wrong way.
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