tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6446330500314261009.post7918192911736025907..comments2023-10-30T07:28:38.074-05:00Comments on Newton Streets and Sidewalks: Speed tables coming to WoodlandSean Rochehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07571094913250906385noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6446330500314261009.post-81288716508479796452007-05-12T06:00:00.000-05:002007-05-12T06:00:00.000-05:00It's not like Woodland will be the only street tha...It's not like Woodland will be the only street that has speed bumps. Several streets come to mind in Newton Centre, Harrick Rd., Tyler Terrace, and both of those roads, like Woodland, share a proximity to schools and or playgrounds. It's not a big deal for emergency services. In my opinion, the marginal increase in response time is an acceptable result if it improves pedestrian safety.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6446330500314261009.post-55081084189886828922007-05-11T15:27:00.000-05:002007-05-11T15:27:00.000-05:00As a resident of Auburndale and a frequent user of...As a resident of Auburndale and a frequent user of Woodland Rd., I can confirm that students are always crossing the road wherever they please as well as walking 4 - 5 abreast with three on the sidewalk and two off (in the road) so they can carry on a conversation. You also get the occasional cell phone talker who can't walk, talk and look both ways before crossing. I drive the road slowly anyway since it is in such crap shape from being dug and patched several times for the college's various expansion projects. <BR/>I think designated crossing spots and fences to funnel them to the crossing spots would be far more effective than a speed table.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com