The rush hour traffic on Grand Avenue leading to Atlantic Avenue makes it difficult for pedestrians to cross, even within the crosswalk. Neighborhood residents have voiced concern that drivers do not stop to give pedestrians the right of way.
There are currently two stop signs for the east-west traffic on Lefferts Place, therefore, a third stop sign for the one-way traffic on Grand Avenue would allow drivers to cross Grand easily and safely during peak congestion times.
Our most recent request submitted to the NYC Department of Transportation was rejected, citing that an analysis completed by The Division of Signals and Engineering did not warrant a stop sign. However, we are confident that the pedestrian volume on Grand Avenue and Lefferts Place is deserving of a stop sign and that installation of such would greatly improve safety conditions for pedestrians and drivers alike.
We are now turning to the local community for support to add the stop sign. We hope that you will support our efforts.
Updates
June 7, 2016
this is honestly crazy to see so many people backing this. it really proves that the dot needs to come back out and look at how dangerous this intersection actually is.
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I cross Grand Avenue at Lefferts Place daily with my young kids and and constantly wonder why there is no stop sign. It is such a dangerous and congested intersection. It seems we can only get across safely when I can make eye contact with an oncoming driver, who signals that he/she is willing to let us cross. It should not have to be this way! For the safety of everyone involved, we need this stop sign urgently.
I live on Lefferts near Grand and the corner is beyond dangerous for pedestrians. The drivers are so anxious to make the light on Atlantic because it's so congested that they don't allow people to cross. Someone is going to get seriously injured or worse.
There is commonly gridlock at this corner during evening rush. And at other times car speed up to beat the light on Atlantic, endangering pedestrians.
Put the stop sign in for the safety of the kids!
We have to be very careful when we cross the street with our grandchildren.
STOP sign needed asap
I have personally witnessed 2 accidents at this particular intersection not to mention being close to an accident myself.
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The rush hour traffic on Grand Avenue leading to Atlantic Avenue makes it difficult for pedestrians to cross, even within the crosswalk. Neighborhood residents have voiced concern that drivers do not stop to give pedestrians the right of way.
There are currently two stop signs for the east-west traffic on Lefferts Place, therefore, a third stop sign for the one-way traffic on Grand Avenue would allow drivers to cross Grand easily and safely during peak congestion times.
Our most recent request submitted to the NYC Department of Transportation was rejected, citing that an analysis completed by The Division of Signals and Engineering did not warrant a stop sign. However, we are confident that the pedestrian volume on Grand Avenue and Lefferts Place is deserving of a stop sign and that installation of such would greatly improve safety conditions for pedestrians and drivers alike.
We are now turning to the local community for support to add the stop sign. We hope that you will support our efforts.
Updates
June 7, 2016
this is honestly crazy to see so many people backing this. it really proves that the dot needs to come back out and look at how dangerous this intersection actually is.
14 Comments
A stop sign at Grand and Lefferts Place is desperately needed. I have two small children and we cross that intersection multiple times a day. Due to the angle of Grand and on-street parking, it is sometimes impossible to see oncoming traffic until you step out into the middle of it! It's a very dangerous intersection. Congestion build-up at rushhour for access to Atlantic Ave also means that to cross Grand, you have to weave around cars blocking the intersection.
I cross Grand Avenue at Lefferts Place daily with my young kids and and constantly wonder why there is no stop sign. It is such a dangerous and congested intersection. It seems we can only get across safely when I can make eye contact with an oncoming driver, who signals that he/she is willing to let us cross. It should not have to be this way! For the safety of everyone involved, we need this stop sign urgently.
I live on Lefferts near Grand and the corner is beyond dangerous for pedestrians. The drivers are so anxious to make the light on Atlantic because it's so congested that they don't allow people to cross. Someone is going to get seriously injured or worse.
There is commonly gridlock at this corner during evening rush. And at other times car speed up to beat the light on Atlantic, endangering pedestrians.
Put the stop sign in for the safety of the kids!
We have to be very careful when we cross the street with our grandchildren.
STOP sign needed asap
I have personally witnessed 2 accidents at this particular intersection not to mention being close to an accident myself.
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A stop sign at Grand and Lefferts Place is desperately needed. I have two small children and we cross that intersection multiple times a day. Due to the angle of Grand and on-street parking, it is sometimes impossible to see oncoming traffic until you step out into the middle of it! It's a very dangerous intersection. Congestion build-up at rushhour for access to Atlantic Ave also means that to cross Grand, you have to weave around cars blocking the intersection.