Cobblestone: Charming . . . and Dangerous
Drivers say cobblestone intersections are slippery and dangerous but New York State Dept. of Transportation says they are aesthetic enhancements that serve as a "traffic calming method."
"Albany, NY spent $2.5 million this year for a face-lift of the trendy street, including planting new trees, replacing sidewalks and installing historic streetlights. One highlight is the Belgian block stones that adorn each four-way intersection...Experts acknowledge that cobblestone surfaces tend to be dicier for automobile tires... a regional spokesman for the state Department of Transportation [said the cobblestone intersections] tend to serve as a 'traffic calming method,' encouraging drivers to slow down, and as an aesthetic enhancement."
Thanks to Sam Gold
Full Story:
Published on Thursday, October 23, 2003 in
Topics
- Urban Planning Trends to Watch in 2019
- The Year in Skyscraper Construction
- Chicago to St. Louis Amtrak Still Not Up to Speed
- A Compelling Case for Protected Bike Lanes
- Is Pay by Distance Unfair to the Poor?
- Understanding the 'Dark Store Theory' Costing Local Governments Millions in Property Tax
- Rising Homelessness, Erroneous Data: Rethinking Utah's 'Housing First' Policy
- From Vacant Property to Affordable Housing Development
- Let's Hope Trump Considers Infrastructure a National Security Issue Too
- Mall of America Gets Opportunity Zone Status
- An Illustrated Exploration of Portland's Homeless Community
- Chicago's Pace Wants to Put More Buses on the Highway
- The Netherlands Seeks Less Confrontational Strategies to Stop Fare Evasion
- 'New Mobility' for Everyone
- Food Insecurity a Growing Problem in Louisville
- New York Needs a Bike Mayor, Say Advocates
- Safe Routes to School Have New Funding Opportunities in Oregon
- Bike Lane to Pass in Front of U.S. Capitol Building Remains Delayed
- Chicago Music Venue Operators Still Concerned About Lincoln Yards Project
- Expert Voices 2019: Why Cities?
