Cyclists relieved stoplight coming to College Park trolley crossing

by Liz Skalski, Staff Writer – Gazette
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“I think we need to do more about pedestrian and bike safety generally in the county and this is a step in that direction,” Olson [Prince George’s County Councilman Eric Olson (D-Dist. 3) ] said. “We need to be encouraging walking and biking as alternatives to driving and making our communities more walkable.”
City Councilman Patrick Wojahn (Dist. 1) said that as an avid bicyclist he is looking forward to the light’s installment.
“Cars have failed to stop, even with the flashing yellow lights that exist there now. It’s a bit scary,” Wojahn said.
Olson said he is aware of at least two or three collisions at the crossing over the years that have left pedestrians with broken bones.
“A red light is really the best option and that’s a view I shared from the beginning,” Olson said. “A red light is unambiguous; a red light means ‘stop.’”
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