Comments on: Towson to become more “walkable”

By: Matt Vensel

Matt Vensel — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:08:25 +0000

(NotMarky)Mark,
I’m all for pedestrians having the right away. I’m just saying that people also need to pay more attention when they cross the street, too. I think both parties are at fault on this one.

And, as a former Towson resident, I don’t think the situation is that bad honestly.

By: Marissa Richardson

Marissa Richardson — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 14:40:35 +0000

something needed to be done to that circle. i believe it was sometime last year when i saw someone in the roundabout going the wrong way.
talk about dangerous.

By: (NotMarky)Mark

(NotMarky)Mark — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 12:35:16 +0000

“The only time there’s ever accidents is when pedestrians think that the little glowing white man on the walk sign is a shield of invincibility.”

funny, I thought the little glowing white man was in conjunction with the green light that signals pedestrians across. Not to mention that few drivers recognize that pedestrians have the right of way at intersections whether marked with a crosswalk/light or not, they are to treat the pedestrian with the right of way. So many people assume when they get their license and car they can run all over the place… like the car is their “shield of invincibility.”
As for the Towson roundabout… I guarantee that in less than 5 years we’ll hear people wanting it restored to how it is/soon to be was due to traffic congestion.

By: YCKTR

YCKTR — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 01:39:09 +0000

Funny…everyone CLAIMS to know how to navigate the roundabout…yet it’s still consistently dysfunction junction.

By: wingram

wingram — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:02:10 +0000

thank god! that circle was just an accident waiting to happen!

i know how to use it, and you may know how to use it, but the majority of idiots who drive thru there every day have NO CLUE!!!!

By: Matt Vensel

Matt Vensel — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 21:16:03 +0000

The streets in Towson aren’t that bad for pedestrians. Learn how to use the crosswalks and look both ways and you’ll be fine. The only time there’s ever accidents is when pedestrians think that the little glowing white man on the walk sign is a shield of invincibility.

OK, I’m done with my rant now.