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oof yeah these are so terrible. drivers so frequently ignore them they seem worse than the flashing beacons (and certainly worse than a normal signal) The upcoming mem drive changes will also use hawk for mid block crossings (at least as of current plan)
September 10, 2025 at 1:26 AM
oof yeah these are so terrible. drivers so frequently ignore them they seem worse than the flashing beacons (and certainly worse than a normal signal) The upcoming mem drive changes will also use hawk for mid block crossings (at least as of current plan)
And with that I'm all done for the evening. Overall I'm excited for the project, a few areas that could be better imho but overall a great improvement to the parkland
September 9, 2025 at 11:32 PM
And with that I'm all done for the evening. Overall I'm excited for the project, a few areas that could be better imho but overall a great improvement to the parkland
A surprising amount of comments about e-bikes. Also TIL that only Class 1 ebikes are allowed. Super unclear, and the US e-bike classification system is just so unclear.
September 9, 2025 at 11:18 PM
A surprising amount of comments about e-bikes. Also TIL that only Class 1 ebikes are allowed. Super unclear, and the US e-bike classification system is just so unclear.
"We think that little delay is worth these massive safety improvements"
September 9, 2025 at 11:15 PM
"We think that little delay is worth these massive safety improvements"
"Why not normal signals instead of HAWK" - DCR claims that signals require "timing control devices" which would go red without any input... This seems... wrong? I have certainly seen signals that are run off a beg button.
September 9, 2025 at 11:10 PM
"Why not normal signals instead of HAWK" - DCR claims that signals require "timing control devices" which would go red without any input... This seems... wrong? I have certainly seen signals that are run off a beg button.
Excellent question about why Cambridge st and Western Ave were not included. Allegedly due to the complexity of the intersections and "traffic" lane reductions aren't an option. There are plans to bring the path up to a new spec though.
September 9, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Excellent question about why Cambridge st and Western Ave were not included. Allegedly due to the complexity of the intersections and "traffic" lane reductions aren't an option. There are plans to bring the path up to a new spec though.
Explanation for why the path isn't bike/ped separated the whole way: Can't fit it without cutting down some trees. But there will still be separate materials and it will be marked as separated
September 9, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Explanation for why the path isn't bike/ped separated the whole way: Can't fit it without cutting down some trees. But there will still be separate materials and it will be marked as separated
Construction starts tomorrow with the delivery of the trailer, expected timeline of 2 years depending on weather. Pretty exciting overall and it would be nice! Now on to the Q&A section!
September 9, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Construction starts tomorrow with the delivery of the trailer, expected timeline of 2 years depending on weather. Pretty exciting overall and it would be nice! Now on to the Q&A section!
"It's been deficient for 20 years, it'll have to work for a couple more" RE: detouring pedestrians on the north side of mem drive to the south side. lmao
September 9, 2025 at 10:39 PM
"It's been deficient for 20 years, it'll have to work for a couple more" RE: detouring pedestrians on the north side of mem drive to the south side. lmao
79 new trees! 55 Native and 24 London Plane Trees. 🌳🌳🌳
September 9, 2025 at 10:25 PM
79 new trees! 55 Native and 24 London Plane Trees. 🌳🌳🌳
Two overlook decks for park users to relax and enjoy the park - not sure why it was important to call out not wanting to be worried about "bikers coming up behind them" 🤔
September 9, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Two overlook decks for park users to relax and enjoy the park - not sure why it was important to call out not wanting to be worried about "bikers coming up behind them" 🤔
Eliminating the night-time parking lane. Truly the most bizarre parking I have ever seen and it always seems so dangerous
September 9, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Eliminating the night-time parking lane. Truly the most bizarre parking I have ever seen and it always seems so dangerous
Apparently the city of Cambridge pushed for HAWK beacons instead of rapid flashing beacons for mid street x-ing. I have mixed feelings about this, I find that sometimes drivers are confused by the multiple red lights shown on the HAWK, but it's certainly an improvement over today
September 9, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Apparently the city of Cambridge pushed for HAWK beacons instead of rapid flashing beacons for mid street x-ing. I have mixed feelings about this, I find that sometimes drivers are confused by the multiple red lights shown on the HAWK, but it's certainly an improvement over today
No healthy London Plane trees will be removed - maybe this means the "pro-tree+nimby" will have to latch onto some other complaint
September 9, 2025 at 10:12 PM
No healthy London Plane trees will be removed - maybe this means the "pro-tree+nimby" will have to latch onto some other complaint
"Received over 1,200 comments, many in favor of 'Road Diet'"
September 9, 2025 at 10:10 PM
"Received over 1,200 comments, many in favor of 'Road Diet'"
Eliminating the guard rail "as it serves to increase vehicle speed" and lowering the speed limit on the road - hell yeah, we love to see some infrastructure based safety improvements
September 9, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Eliminating the guard rail "as it serves to increase vehicle speed" and lowering the speed limit on the road - hell yeah, we love to see some infrastructure based safety improvements
Great slide showing the current 6ft path alongside a worn dirt path where folks are forced to walk today. "One of the most dangerous sections today"
September 9, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Great slide showing the current 6ft path alongside a worn dirt path where folks are forced to walk today. "One of the most dangerous sections today"
A mob of people blocking the road! Wait until they hear about traffic!!
September 7, 2025 at 1:19 PM
A mob of people blocking the road! Wait until they hear about traffic!!
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Great quote from Mayor Bhalla of Hoboken: "When we say 'No parking' in front of a fire hydrant, do people say, 'You’re taking away a parking spot?' We need to start looking at daylighting the same way. That’s not a space to park, because of safety reasons."
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August 8, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Great quote from Mayor Bhalla of Hoboken: "When we say 'No parking' in front of a fire hydrant, do people say, 'You’re taking away a parking spot?' We need to start looking at daylighting the same way. That’s not a space to park, because of safety reasons."
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