THE BOROUGH OFFICIALLY APPROVED THE FULL TRAFFIC LIGHT FOR GREENWOOD AND ROSEDALE!! WE ACTUALLY WON AND THE INTERSECTION WILL FINALLY BE SAFE FOR EVERYONE!! STAY VIGILANT WHILE THEY INSTALL IT BUT CELEBRATE THIS HUGE VICTORY TODAY!!
June 12, 2022
Final supporters
We, the undersigned, respectfully request that the Borough of Madison, NJ replace the red/yellow blinking light at the intersection of Greenwood, Rosedale, and Fairview Avenues with a full red/yellow/green traffic light to ensure the safety of motorists, cyclists, walkers, and rollers.
The Facts:
- Twenty (20) automobile accidents have taken place at this intersection from January 1, 2014 – May 2, 2022
- Eight (8) resulted in injuries
- Two (2) resulted in overturned cars, including May 2, 2022 (See photo attached.)
Source: Madison Police Department Records
Factors Contributing to Danger:
Obstructed View:
- Motorists crossing over Greenwood Avenue or turning onto Greenwood from either Rosedale or Fairview Avenues are forced to pull up well beyond the pedestrian crosswalk to see oncoming traffic. This presents a danger to cyclists, walkers, and rollers as well as to motorists making a left-hand turn onto Fairview or Rosedale Avenues.
Confusion:
- When there are vehicles at all four points of the intersection, many motorists do not know the order in which they are to proceed, causing a high frequency of near misses.
Speeding:
- Despite police patrols, motorists routinely ignore the 25mph speed limit. As the police cannot be there 24/7, a red/yellow/green traffic light would address and control the issue.
Although Greenwood and Rosedale Avenues are classified as through streets* in the Borough Code, a proper traffic light at this intersection could be timed to keep traffic moving well while drastically reducing the chances of another accident. (*§ 185-35: Schedule VII)
People who live, work, and play in Madison frequently walk, bike, roll, and drive across this busy intersection. The existing blinking light and the flashing crosswalk lights are, unfortunately, not enough to keep people safe.
A permanent red/yellow/green traffic light at this intersection will provide a greater level of safety.
Updates
Reached 100 supporters
May 22, 2022
40 Comments
100% necessary. I was T-boned at this intersection in February 2020. Car totaled and it’s a miracle my kids were not hurt. Thank you.
As long as the traffic like placed has a sensor to allow Greenwood to stay green as long as there are no cars on Rosedale and Fairview. The last thing we need is cars sitting at a red light with no cars in the intersection whatsoever
I cross this intersection daily and I have seen 3 missed pedestrian struck incidents and have been in 2 near collisions.
I was hit by someone crossing from Fairview to Rosedale as I traveled north on Greenwood. I also always have worried about the many inexperienced HS drivers going through this intersection to and from MHS.
I live on Greenwood and have witnessed cars going well over 40mph in the 25 zone. That intersection could slow traffic down from the hill. It’s a very dangerous street to walk, ride bikes and drive. This one thing could help even a little.
I live closer to the Britten Street and Greenwood Avenue intersection and we have had many accidents there too. Something has to be done before someone including innocent children get killed because most people don’t obey the 25 an hour speed limit. So please help us save lives which traffic lights hopefully do. Thank You Mary Ellen and Bill Blair
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THE BOROUGH OFFICIALLY APPROVED THE FULL TRAFFIC LIGHT FOR GREENWOOD AND ROSEDALE!! WE ACTUALLY WON AND THE INTERSECTION WILL FINALLY BE SAFE FOR EVERYONE!! STAY VIGILANT WHILE THEY INSTALL IT BUT CELEBRATE THIS HUGE VICTORY TODAY!!
June 12, 2022
Final supporters
We, the undersigned, respectfully request that the Borough of Madison, NJ replace the red/yellow blinking light at the intersection of Greenwood, Rosedale, and Fairview Avenues with a full red/yellow/green traffic light to ensure the safety of motorists, cyclists, walkers, and rollers.
The Facts:
- Twenty (20) automobile accidents have taken place at this intersection from January 1, 2014 – May 2, 2022
- Eight (8) resulted in injuries
- Two (2) resulted in overturned cars, including May 2, 2022 (See photo attached.)
Source: Madison Police Department Records
Factors Contributing to Danger:
Obstructed View:
- Motorists crossing over Greenwood Avenue or turning onto Greenwood from either Rosedale or Fairview Avenues are forced to pull up well beyond the pedestrian crosswalk to see oncoming traffic. This presents a danger to cyclists, walkers, and rollers as well as to motorists making a left-hand turn onto Fairview or Rosedale Avenues.
Confusion:
- When there are vehicles at all four points of the intersection, many motorists do not know the order in which they are to proceed, causing a high frequency of near misses.
Speeding:
- Despite police patrols, motorists routinely ignore the 25mph speed limit. As the police cannot be there 24/7, a red/yellow/green traffic light would address and control the issue.
Although Greenwood and Rosedale Avenues are classified as through streets* in the Borough Code, a proper traffic light at this intersection could be timed to keep traffic moving well while drastically reducing the chances of another accident. (*§ 185-35: Schedule VII)
People who live, work, and play in Madison frequently walk, bike, roll, and drive across this busy intersection. The existing blinking light and the flashing crosswalk lights are, unfortunately, not enough to keep people safe.
A permanent red/yellow/green traffic light at this intersection will provide a greater level of safety.
Updates
Reached 100 supporters
May 22, 2022
40 Comments
I cross this intersection at least 6 times a day bringing my children to/from school. The speed of traffic on Greenwood and the uncertainty of turning traffic cause a major hazard.
100% necessary. I was T-boned at this intersection in February 2020. Car totaled and it’s a miracle my kids were not hurt. Thank you.
As long as the traffic like placed has a sensor to allow Greenwood to stay green as long as there are no cars on Rosedale and Fairview. The last thing we need is cars sitting at a red light with no cars in the intersection whatsoever
I cross this intersection daily and I have seen 3 missed pedestrian struck incidents and have been in 2 near collisions.
I was hit by someone crossing from Fairview to Rosedale as I traveled north on Greenwood. I also always have worried about the many inexperienced HS drivers going through this intersection to and from MHS.
I live on Greenwood and have witnessed cars going well over 40mph in the 25 zone. That intersection could slow traffic down from the hill. It’s a very dangerous street to walk, ride bikes and drive. This one thing could help even a little.
I live closer to the Britten Street and Greenwood Avenue intersection and we have had many accidents there too. Something has to be done before someone including innocent children get killed because most people don’t obey the 25 an hour speed limit. So please help us save lives which traffic lights hopefully do. Thank You Mary Ellen and Bill Blair
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I cross this intersection at least 6 times a day bringing my children to/from school. The speed of traffic on Greenwood and the uncertainty of turning traffic cause a major hazard.