Comments on: Petworth Road Test

By: Ex-Hy Hy

Ex-Hy Hy — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 18:08:43 +0000

I do have to say that this whole “grid layout with lots of diagonal state avenues criss-crossing it” design is messed up. Especially northeast of GA Ave, there are some treacherous intersections like this (but with no stop light).

By: Invisible Sun

Invisible Sun — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 16:15:30 +0000

The turn symbol does more to confuse than clarify. I wonder how one can look up accident statistics for this intersection, and compare the ones before and after the turn symbol was painted.

By: Ex-Hy Hy

Ex-Hy Hy — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 15:41:12 +0000

Immediately after looking at the picture, I could tell that it is in reference to making a right turn onto New Hampshire. One clue is that New Hampshire is a major thoroughfare whereas Shepherd is not; so why would a dedicated turn lane be given to the latter over the former?

By: Paulo

Paulo — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 15:20:49 +0000

Judging from where the arrow specifically points I would turn sharply on to the sidewalk and go on to leave tracks in the grass at far right. Which is probably why I don’t have a license.