Quote Originally Posted by riflesforwatie View Post
My feeling is that the only part of Broadway between 13th and 23rd that is actually designed for 30 mph is the curve at the fire station. The rest of it might be signed for 30 mph, but it's designed for 50 mph. This is why the police use it as a "speed trap" and why it's so dangerous for pedestrians. I agree with parts of what (I think) both Ross and Uptowner are saying: design the road so that people actually take it at 30 mph. Those that still feel the need to drive faster can take I-235. The street grid still has an Auto Alley-Uptown thoroughfare (at 30 mph, as opposed to the 25 mph streets like Harvey, Hudson, etc.) and pedestrians would be safer crossing the redesigned road.
There used to be a stop light at NW 16th and Broadway. I think we should reinstall it as it would provide a better connection to the NE side, provide a place to cross Broadway, remove a speed trap, and save lives at the park.