We support additional safety measures to improve motorist compliance with the crosswalk at the intersection of Summit Avenue and Brookfield Drive in Kensington, Maryland, Montgomery County.
Several traffic accidents have occurred at this intersection in the past few years involving at least one bicyclist and one young pedestrian. Motorists, including trucks, routinely speed through the crosswalk without yielding to small children who use this crosswalk to walk to the Blue Park at the old Kensington Elementary. Summit Avenue is used as a commuting route between Connecticut Avenue and Rockville Pike which increases the traffic flow on the road, making it more dangerous for pedestrians.
First and foremost, we ask that the County replace the in-street stop signs which were struck by a motorist.
Second, we ask that the County implement additional traffic calming measures. If a traffic study is required to implement such measures, we ask that it be completed quickly. Given the speed at which motorists barrel down Summit Avenue, we suggest that a traffic camera, speed bump, flashing beacon and/or in-street median in the center the crosswalk would increase pedestrian safety.
Our concern is that without additional measures, this crosswalk may actually reduce pedestrian safety since most motorists currently do not respect pedestrian right-of-way at this location.
Thank you for your consideration and concern for pedestrian safety in Kensington.
Updates
May 28, 2015
I have been hearing from so many neighbors who are just as worried about the speed of cars on Summit Avenue as I am. Please know that this isn't my project anymore because your willingness to join in has turned it into something much bigger than I ever imagined.
May 28, 2015
I am truly overwhelmed by the momentum this is gaining and I never thought so many people would care about this crosswalk. This is entirely because of your commitment to keeping our neighborhood streets safe. Thank you for making me realize that we are not alone in worrying about this intersection.
16 Comments
We have lived in the neighborhood for over 20 yrs and were TBRILLED when the crosswalk was fi ally put in fo access the park, but often the cars still don't slow down/stop when they see pedestrians waiting to cross. As an adult, I will step into the crosswalk and proceed to the middle of the street and stop, not letting my kids begin to cross until the cars have stopped completely. I have had more than a few close calls as drivers are not even paying attention while they fly up that road. We need that center sign back, at the VERY LEAST. Thank you.
i have lived on Brookfield Dr. for 15 years and have seen many near fatal hits and almost hits at that crosswalk. Its very dangerous and drivers do not seem to care or notice there are children crossing there.
Flashing lights in the crosswalk similar to those in Garrett Park would be highly beneficial at this crosswalk, where the majority of use is by families with young children or preteens/teens on their own.
I have had two harrowing experiences at that cross walk with my 4 and 6 year olds. People use Summit to avoid the Connecticut Ave traffic. They drive too fast without regard for the cross walk. With the number of kids crossing that intersection, it is a matter of time before someone is seriously hurt.
Cars almost never stop at either crosswalk on Summit. We use both the one at Bookfield and the one at the curve at Cedar and Summit. I have even seen a police car go through while I was waiting to cross. Perhaps a sign will help or adding a bucket of flags like in Garret Park. Traffic has increased on this road and it is a real problem.
This is a worthy cause
It is very dangerous and the cars never stop when someone is at the crosswalk. There are a lot of children that cross there to go to the playground.
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We support additional safety measures to improve motorist compliance with the crosswalk at the intersection of Summit Avenue and Brookfield Drive in Kensington, Maryland, Montgomery County.
Several traffic accidents have occurred at this intersection in the past few years involving at least one bicyclist and one young pedestrian. Motorists, including trucks, routinely speed through the crosswalk without yielding to small children who use this crosswalk to walk to the Blue Park at the old Kensington Elementary. Summit Avenue is used as a commuting route between Connecticut Avenue and Rockville Pike which increases the traffic flow on the road, making it more dangerous for pedestrians.
First and foremost, we ask that the County replace the in-street stop signs which were struck by a motorist.
Second, we ask that the County implement additional traffic calming measures. If a traffic study is required to implement such measures, we ask that it be completed quickly. Given the speed at which motorists barrel down Summit Avenue, we suggest that a traffic camera, speed bump, flashing beacon and/or in-street median in the center the crosswalk would increase pedestrian safety.
Our concern is that without additional measures, this crosswalk may actually reduce pedestrian safety since most motorists currently do not respect pedestrian right-of-way at this location.
Thank you for your consideration and concern for pedestrian safety in Kensington.
Updates
May 28, 2015
I have been hearing from so many neighbors who are just as worried about the speed of cars on Summit Avenue as I am. Please know that this isn't my project anymore because your willingness to join in has turned it into something much bigger than I ever imagined.
May 28, 2015
I am truly overwhelmed by the momentum this is gaining and I never thought so many people would care about this crosswalk. This is entirely because of your commitment to keeping our neighborhood streets safe. Thank you for making me realize that we are not alone in worrying about this intersection.
16 Comments
As the Dad of five-year-old, nine-year-old and thirteen-year-old boys who frequents this park and Maryland State Delegate for Kensington (18th Legislative District), I fully supports this important pedestrian safety measure
We have lived in the neighborhood for over 20 yrs and were TBRILLED when the crosswalk was fi ally put in fo access the park, but often the cars still don't slow down/stop when they see pedestrians waiting to cross. As an adult, I will step into the crosswalk and proceed to the middle of the street and stop, not letting my kids begin to cross until the cars have stopped completely. I have had more than a few close calls as drivers are not even paying attention while they fly up that road. We need that center sign back, at the VERY LEAST. Thank you.
i have lived on Brookfield Dr. for 15 years and have seen many near fatal hits and almost hits at that crosswalk. Its very dangerous and drivers do not seem to care or notice there are children crossing there.
Flashing lights in the crosswalk similar to those in Garrett Park would be highly beneficial at this crosswalk, where the majority of use is by families with young children or preteens/teens on their own.
I have had two harrowing experiences at that cross walk with my 4 and 6 year olds. People use Summit to avoid the Connecticut Ave traffic. They drive too fast without regard for the cross walk. With the number of kids crossing that intersection, it is a matter of time before someone is seriously hurt.
Cars almost never stop at either crosswalk on Summit. We use both the one at Bookfield and the one at the curve at Cedar and Summit. I have even seen a police car go through while I was waiting to cross. Perhaps a sign will help or adding a bucket of flags like in Garret Park. Traffic has increased on this road and it is a real problem.
This is a worthy cause
It is very dangerous and the cars never stop when someone is at the crosswalk. There are a lot of children that cross there to go to the playground.
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As the Dad of five-year-old, nine-year-old and thirteen-year-old boys who frequents this park and Maryland State Delegate for Kensington (18th Legislative District), I fully supports this important pedestrian safety measure