In our May 2024 issue of The Pedal Post (eNewsletter), Bike Fort Collins posed the question: “Have you experienced conflict or felt unsafe while traveling through the intersection of Meadowlark Avenue and West Drake Road?”
Thank you to those who responded. Below is a recap of the results.
WHAT HAPPENED?
In addition, for those who reported conflict, we asked them to describe their experience. Here is a sampling of the responses we received:
- “This intersection has a very. Long. Light. Especially if you are on Meadowlark trying to get across Drake. (Despite waiting cars, bikes, and pedestrians who pushed the crosswalk button.) I have seen bicycles cross Drake on a red light after getting fed up with waiting for it to turn green. I have also experienced motorists running red lights at this intersection.”
HOW CAN IT BE IMPROVED?
Finally, we asked respondents how they thought the intersection/facility could be improved. Here is a sampling of the responses we received:
- “Better timing of traffic lights and/or improved responsiveness to the crosswalk button being pushed.”
Again, thank you to all who responded—and for sharing their experiences. Stay tuned for additional surveys inquiring about other intersections and bicycle facilities.