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By: SR 89 Striping in Uptown Sedona 8/29/12

SR 89 Striping in Uptown Sedona 8/29/12 — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 13:00:28 +0000

On Wednesday, August 29, 2012, the City of Sedona will be restriping SR 89A near the Forest Road and Apple Road intersections.

The changes involve converting the center left-turn lane on SR 89A at Forest Road into an additional southbound through lane.

This change will allow for additional capacity for southbound through traffic at the Forest Road intersection leading to a reduction in traffic backups.

Striping for a left-turn lane at Apple Avenue for northbound traffic will also be added.

As part of these changes, the northbound SR 89A left-turn movement onto Forest Road will become “Left on Green Arrow Only.” This will be accomplished by changing the sign on the signal mast arm that is near the signal head.

If you have further questions about this change, contact Dan Neimy, City Maintenance Superintendent, at (928) 204-7109.

By: Jim

Jim — Sun, 26 Aug 2012 17:10:46 +0000

Hear, Hear, City Council. NOW do you understand why 70% of the voting population did NOT want for the ciy to own the entire State Route? The city and uptown businesses are NOT competent road designers and/or engineers!

By: Ted

Ted — Sun, 26 Aug 2012 16:38:02 +0000

Let me get this straight. City tax money paid for light. City tax money paid for new light. City says change necessary because 1) drivers don’t know the U.S. rules for driving and 2) pedestrians don’t know the AZ rules for crossing roads.

City passes the cost for 1) uneducated drivers and 2) uneducated pedestrians on to taxpayers. No problem resolved. Just a return to the original problem that brought about the change in 2008.

Results? City causes thousands of now and in future highway travel time to be lost by worthwhile 1) drivers who ARE educated and 2) pedestrians who ARE knowledgeable AND raises the pollution in Uptown by cars standing and idling in the canyon.

City, here’s an idea: Sensors.

Signs either painted on road or posted next to road that say “Stop for Pedestrians in Crosswalks” and remove the light all together.

Every other city that I know does that and no light is necessary even in the busiest of intersections.

Best case scenario – build a pedestrian walkway OVER the road for uptown that would also serve as a scenic view – or make it a simple walkover like the one on I-17 that crosses six lanes just south of Anthem – hear this City – it crosses six lanes of I-17! Take a drive. See what the professionals do. AND make sure that Uptown businesses pay a special district tax to raise the funds and that the rest of City taxpayers share the expense. It’s worth it.