I’m happy to say that SDOT will be installing “yield to pedestrian” signs at the intersection of 5th Ave NE and NE Northgate Way soon!
After seeing a few close calls at the recently redesigned intersection, I sent an email to the project manager and got this response: “Eric, I’m pleased to report that Traffic Operations agrees your request is a good idea. In fact, they’re going to install the sign for both the northbound and southbound direction. They have to schedule crew time but I think you should see them show up in the next couple of weeks.”
Thanks, Eric! It is unfortunate that people need to be reminded of this, but good to have the notice there for when they forget.
Thanks Eric. There are also way too many folks jaywalking in that area as well. At the end of the day cars just need to be more alert.