Monday, August 20, 2012

Let's all calm down...

After conversations with multiple friends and neighbors, it appears we all agree that Stonington Road could benefit from improvements.  From my vantage point, I see three major issues that should be addressed.

1)  Speed - Stonington Road is a hill, and it is easy to catch a good head of steam heading down the road, but 50-60 mph is a problem, especially given the number of children who live along the road.  The speed problem gives rise to the next concern.

2) Observing Traffic Signs - There are two stop signs in the middle of the journey between Tilly Mill and East Kings Point.  These stop signs are ignored on a ridiculously frequent basis, especially by those cars who are travelling at high rates of speed.

3) Cut Through Traffic - Our homes are in a strategically advantageous location.  We know this, and it likely factored into our decision to buy homes in Dunwoody.  We all should expect a certain measure of culpability for "coming to the nuisance".  However, Stonington is closed as a cut through during rush hours, and in fact our entire neighborhood is covered by "No Thru Traffic" signs, but these are frequently disregarded as well.

When these three problems come together at once, we create unsafe conditions for foot traffic, bike traffic, and even children who play in their yards.  I am seeking the city's help in reducing the impact of these three problems on Stonington Road.

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