July 6, 2016

Intersection of Jefferson and Mount Lucas Should at Minimum Be a Four-Way Stop

To the Editor:

On Sunday afternoon we again heard the noise of horns and brakes at the intersection of Jefferson and Mount Lucas Streets but this time with the additional sound of crashing vehicles. Many vehicles travelling up Mount Lucas do not stop at the intersection nor apparently look to see cars rounding the curve on Jefferson from Route 206.

May I suggest the town consider as a minimum making the intersection a four-way stop? A further improvement would be the flashing lights which have been appearing on Washington, or perhaps even a full traffic light. Now that Mount Lucas is so beautifully completed, speed humps would also help slow the flow and make the corner safer for everyone.

Stephen Bishop

Mount Lucas Road