Fresnan wants left-turn signals at Cedar, Teague avenues
By Margaret Slaby / The Fresno Bee
02/28/08 23:25:59
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Each week, In a Fix takes a look at annoying and sometimes dangerous problems in the central San Joaquin Valley and reports on who is responsible for getting the problems fixed.

What needs to be fixed

Install left-turn signals at North Cedar and East Teague avenues

Lori Schuman, who walks and jogs in this area, sent an e-mail to The Bee complaining that she has been nearly hit by drivers making a left turn from Teague to Cedar Avenue.

"I don't know the reason for this problem at this particular signal, especially when the drivers are looking right at me," Schuman writes. "I wear bright colors, and I proceed by walking only when the pedestrian light is on."

Schuman says she also is concerned because there are several schools in the area.

Bryan Jones, traffic engineering manager with Fresno's Public Works Department, says the intersection has been studied to determine whether left-turn signal lights are needed. The intersection did not meet established criteria for traffic and pedestrian volume as well as number of accidents, he says.

Who's responsible: Patrick Wiemiller, Public Works director, (559) 621-8650.

Countdown

Signal light needed at the intersection of North Fowler and East Belmont avenues, first reported Feb. 22: Not completed.

Rough road on North Chestnut Avenue between East Holland and East Ashlan avenues, first reported Feb. 15: Not completed.

Dangerous crossing at Fresno Street and Browning Avenue, first reported Feb. 3, 2005: Not completed.

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