tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4183605236529560843.post8728702271814381766..comments2019-02-27T06:35:52.280-05:00Comments on The Walking Bostonian: If you need a flashing sign then you failed at street designMatthewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02027332620204904993noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4183605236529560843.post-24940627832494701552014-10-14T12:28:01.279-04:002014-10-14T12:28:01.279-04:00There are other issues with that street. As the na...There are other issues with that street. As the name implies, it's called Beacon Street because it was laid out to have a clear view to Beacon Hill, so people could, well, see the beacon in case it was lit (indicating naval attack on Boston). And it's one way. And there is parking on both sides. So people are constantly tempted to hit the gas, only to encounter some ahead who is trying to park. <br /><br />It really needs to be made a two way street again. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4183605236529560843.post-22700060946717937852014-10-13T09:59:31.037-04:002014-10-13T09:59:31.037-04:00One relatively easy thing the city could do is to ...One relatively easy thing the city could do is to time all the signals in the Back Bay (including Beacon St) for a 12-15 mph progression speed, and post signs informing people of this. People can't speed as easily when doing so means hitting lots of red lights. But more importantly, a slower progression will entice people to drive at that slower speed and will result in a green wave for bicyclists, who typically travel between 12-15 mph. More convenient for bikes. Safer for everyone. It's a win-win really.Charlie D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12894581357760437121noreply@blogger.com