from Greater Greater Washington
by Miriam Schoenbaum
“Gaithersburg police declare pedestrian safety is top issue along 355,” a recent Gazette headline announced. But “Gaithersburg police target people on foot who get in the way of people in cars” would have been more like it.
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So maybe the City of Gaithersburg should try again. If they’re really concerned about pedestrian safety, perhaps they should cut back on the jaywalking tickets and instead propose a joint effort with the MD SHA to put in a few more places for people to cross safely and legally on foot.
Photo by the author.
Yes, this might mean a slightly slower trip, for the people who use this major commuting route in cars. But how about all of the other people who want to use the road without reorganizing their day or risking their lives?
https://greatergreaterwashington.org/post.cgi?id=7425oldId.20101012155016909