The 2002 plan called for a complete rebuilding of the intersection, raising the level by 4" (standard traffic table and hump height). This is not so simple because of drainage problems: there are not drop-inlets (drains) at each of the corners to take care of rainwater. | |
We spent a Saturday morning with cones and chalklines at the intersection, observing the traffic behavior. We moved the cones around from time to time. Carrie directed traffic. There was a fair bit of confusion among left-turning drivers about how to deal with the circle. Many tried to pass in front, instead of going around. | |
The fire department came out with their biggest truck to see if they could negotiate the circle. They could not. Many cones were knocked over. |