Daylighting is the practice of removing visual obstructions (parked cars) at intersections to increase safety. At our meeting with DOT, we learned that the city generally does not daylight intersections with traffic signals. However, DOT does daylight intersections with stop signs. At those locations, daylighting gives drivers (and pedestrians) a better view of the intersection so they know when it’s safe to proceed.

DOT asked MARP to specify which intersections in the project area should be daylighted. Based on DOT’s preference to daylight intersections governed by stop signs, MARP formally requested daylighting at the following locations: Westbound Park Avenue at the approach to North Oxford Street. Eastbound Park Avenue at the approach to Waverly Avenue. Westbound Park Avenue at the approach to Waverly Avenue. Eastbound Park Avenue at the approach to Ryerson Street. Westbound Park Avenue at the approach to Grand Avenue. Eastbound Park Avenue at the approach to Grand Avenue Eastbound Park Avenue at the approach to Steuben Street.

For more information about daylighting, watch thisshort film.

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