The light is actually being installed and I honestly can hardly believe it after staring at that dangerous pavement for so long. It feels surreal to know the city finally listened but keep your eyes on the road anyway because old habits die hard for those speeding commuters.
March 1, 2021
Final supporters
Intersection of Blake Lane and Hibbard St in Oakton can be deadly. It is used as a cut through between congested Chain Bridge Rd/Rt 123 and on Dec 3, a young boy almost lost his life in the crosswalk. He is still fighting for his life. Please do something BEFORE someone DIES. We need a traffic light and speed enforcement NOW. If you agree, please sign and also email [email protected] and let them know
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December 12, 2020
I logged on this morning and just stared at the screen because I honestly cannot believe how many people care about this stretch of road as much as I do. It feels like real momentum is finally building here and I keep thinking about that boy and his family while I read all these messages of support coming in from the neighborhood. Thank you for not letting this just fade away into the background noise.
Reached 100 supporters
December 12, 2020
22 Comments
It should be criminal to even construct an intersection/crosswalk such as this in the first place... we need to prioritize the safety of bikes/peds over "level of service" for single-occupancy automobiles
Drivers pick up speed from both Sutton and from Old Blake Lane heading to the intersection, which is also a blind curve when emerging from Hibbard.
I have yelled at so many cars racing thru our neighborhood, It is hard to believe that this is the accident. I have also talked to police about it. Not sure how to get to the root of the problem with the county not being responsive. It is so sad that a child had to be injured b/c what was obvious to all of us is not to the county.
It is known that is section of Jermantown and Blake from 123 down towards OHS fails (red) after a number of traffic studies over the years. Including the last one done regarding putting a school on Blake park. I have heard that nothing will be done unless a school is built there. I don’t agree, something must be done. Cars drive almost 55 or more from chain bridge down Jermantown and Blake.
If there can’t be a light, VDOT please consider an elevated crosswalk that is activated to flash lights when a pedestrian is in the crosswalk
So sorry that a boy nearly died and I hope that he recovers fully. I avoid that intersection (Hibbard/Blake) like the plague it is very dangerous. Same for the Bushman/Blake intersection. I'm all for a round-about at both intersections.
Please for the safety of all , we need a light
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The light is actually being installed and I honestly can hardly believe it after staring at that dangerous pavement for so long. It feels surreal to know the city finally listened but keep your eyes on the road anyway because old habits die hard for those speeding commuters.
March 1, 2021
Final supporters
Intersection of Blake Lane and Hibbard St in Oakton can be deadly. It is used as a cut through between congested Chain Bridge Rd/Rt 123 and on Dec 3, a young boy almost lost his life in the crosswalk. He is still fighting for his life. Please do something BEFORE someone DIES. We need a traffic light and speed enforcement NOW. If you agree, please sign and also email [email protected] and let them know
Updates
December 12, 2020
I logged on this morning and just stared at the screen because I honestly cannot believe how many people care about this stretch of road as much as I do. It feels like real momentum is finally building here and I keep thinking about that boy and his family while I read all these messages of support coming in from the neighborhood. Thank you for not letting this just fade away into the background noise.
Reached 100 supporters
December 12, 2020
22 Comments
100% agree Blake Lane is unsafe and speeds far exceed the 35mph limit. Cars never stop for pedestrians at the crossings, so those are useless. I've seen police at the Blake Lane park but I've never seen speed/pedestrian crossing enforcement on Blake. The near-fatal accident involving a child is scary but not surprising. Please take action to make pedestrians safer and enforce the speed limit.
It should be criminal to even construct an intersection/crosswalk such as this in the first place... we need to prioritize the safety of bikes/peds over "level of service" for single-occupancy automobiles
Drivers pick up speed from both Sutton and from Old Blake Lane heading to the intersection, which is also a blind curve when emerging from Hibbard.
I have yelled at so many cars racing thru our neighborhood, It is hard to believe that this is the accident. I have also talked to police about it. Not sure how to get to the root of the problem with the county not being responsive. It is so sad that a child had to be injured b/c what was obvious to all of us is not to the county.
It is known that is section of Jermantown and Blake from 123 down towards OHS fails (red) after a number of traffic studies over the years. Including the last one done regarding putting a school on Blake park. I have heard that nothing will be done unless a school is built there. I don’t agree, something must be done. Cars drive almost 55 or more from chain bridge down Jermantown and Blake.
If there can’t be a light, VDOT please consider an elevated crosswalk that is activated to flash lights when a pedestrian is in the crosswalk
So sorry that a boy nearly died and I hope that he recovers fully. I avoid that intersection (Hibbard/Blake) like the plague it is very dangerous. Same for the Bushman/Blake intersection. I'm all for a round-about at both intersections.
Please for the safety of all , we need a light
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100% agree Blake Lane is unsafe and speeds far exceed the 35mph limit. Cars never stop for pedestrians at the crossings, so those are useless. I've seen police at the Blake Lane park but I've never seen speed/pedestrian crossing enforcement on Blake. The near-fatal accident involving a child is scary but not surprising. Please take action to make pedestrians safer and enforce the speed limit.