If PennDot would just install barriers so cars cannot pass on the shoulder, the accidents would stop. It is illegal to pass on the right anyway. The intersection is not the problem... it is the impatient, self important drivers that are the problem. The State Police have stepped up enforcement but cannot be there 24hrs a day. They could help close the budget gap just sitting there handing out tickets.
The local municipality installed the traffic light PennDot wouldn't. Any correction or modification should be on the shoulders of that municipality. There needs to be a few law suits to get action.
Dave,
663 is a state highway & this intersection is under PennDot control. They make the rules there, not the municipality. THP is supposed to improve the intersection this spring but I wouldn't hold my breath for those crooks to follow through.
Keith,
If State highway 663 is under PennDot control then why is THP even invoved? Yhere is an obvious problem at this intersection, PennDot i'm sure is aware of a problem, then the correction is PennDot's responsilibity. Logical solutions (1) Police monitor area 24/7 with all fines directly sent to PennDot for the upgrade (2) Widen and install turn lanes (3) Install a traffic circle (4) Cameras - I'm not in favor of this one as they have been considered by many State Courts to be illeagle.
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Keith (Guest)
663 is a state highway & this intersection is under PennDot control. They make the rules there, not the municipality. THP is supposed to improve the intersection this spring but I wouldn't hold my breath for those crooks to follow through.
Dave (Guest)
If State highway 663 is under PennDot control then why is THP even invoved? Yhere is an obvious problem at this intersection, PennDot i'm sure is aware of a problem, then the correction is PennDot's responsilibity. Logical solutions (1) Police monitor area 24/7 with all fines directly sent to PennDot for the upgrade (2) Widen and install turn lanes (3) Install a traffic circle (4) Cameras - I'm not in favor of this one as they have been considered by many State Courts to be illeagle.
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