dangerous by design intersections in the tmc
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SIX Pathways for Cyclists and Pedestrians in the TMC area in need of redesign.
Dangerous by Design
Six pathways for cyclists and pedestrians in the TMC area in need of redesign.
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1. MacGregor-Cambridge Intersection
1. MacGregor-Cambridge Intersection
• Cambridge northbound sidewalks lead to “No Where”.
• No safe access to Hermann Park or TMC for handicapped or Cambridge Street Bike Path cyclists due to curb drop-offs.
• Need sidewalks and pedestrian crossing stripes.
2. Holcombe Blvd. & Ringess Ave.
2. Holcombe Blvd. & Ringess Ave.
14’ wide median
• A Holcombe pedestrian must cross SEVEN lanes at once without stopping.
• Holcombe crossing should be moved to take advantage of the large 14’ wide median and align with Braeswood Hike & Bike Trail entry.
• The crossing would also be closer to the Metro Bus Stops.
Currently, the raised median does not allow cyclists traveling north on Braeswood to connect with Braeswood Hike & Bike Trail entry as in this 2008 photo.
3. Median on north end of newly reconstructed Braeswood Bridge
• Sidewalks are only 46” wide causing dangerous pedestrian passing next to 35 mph busses and autos.
• Houston Building Code requires a 6’ wide sidewalk on COH designated Transit Corridor streets and the associated designated ‘A’ Streets.
4. Sidewalks on newly reconstructed Braeswood Bridge
5. Braeswood/Wyndale Intersection
5. Braeswood/Wyndale Intersection
• Hospital workers use “path of least resistance” by crossing diagonally across TWO streets.
• Painted pedestrian striping is needed.
6. Cambridge & Butler Intersection
6. Cambridge & Butler Intersection
Newly installed pedestrian gate to VA Hospital
Pedestrian striping does not align with gate.
Re-stripe and add concrete pedestrian zone to median.
• Prepared by Doug House, M.Ed., a healthcare professional
• Has lived at 7132 Staffordshire for 20 years.
• Current President of the Devonshire Place Neighborhood Association
• Volunteer BikeHouston Board Member
SIX Poorly Designed Pathways for Cyclists and Pedestrians in the TMC area.