This particular stretch of roadway sees a high number of vehicle traffic at a relatively high speed of travel. But it also has a large volume of pedestrian traffic that includes a great number of people with disabilities. This is due to the businesses and services located on that section of roadway; such as Hoy's Drug, Frontier Access and the Vision clinic.
With the high numbers of vehicle and pedestrian use, the ability to cross the roadway or to turn into a business are very hazardous. The concern is magnified if you are a pedestrian attempting to cross, at Duff and Pershing, for example from Hoy's to the Vision Clinic. And safety concerns become quite high if you are disabled or handicapped.
Then there is the added safety concerns at Duff and Pershing that this intersection sits at the bottom of two hills. I believe this can add to vision impairment and increased speeds. While the ideal solution and recommendation would be to see a traffic light placed at Dunn and Pershing (the junction boxes are in place). That is not what I am necessarily asking for.
What I am recommending and asking for is a cross walk, safe spot and beaken lights..
I see this as an optimal time to analyze any possible roadway/right-of-way safety enhancements; from a traffic light, to a crosswalk with highly visible pedestrian signage or something between the two.
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