Paul Goldfinger photo 2018. Main Avenue looking east, near Firemen’s Park.
Retired: And what about the drivers who don’t stop/slow down at the pedestrian walkways on Main Avenue? They act like they don’t see you – although I know they hear the choice words I give them when they drive by.
Note two prior posts on this topic on Blogfinger:
Editor’s Note (Paul Goldfinger@Blogfinger:)
This is a serious problem because of the marked increase in traffic volume now that we are in the midst of prime season. I have yelled and pointed at the sign to drivers speeding merrily along Main Avenue while I stand visibly waiting to cross. A pedestrian can only stand in the crosswalk, easily seen, on the side, and hope that some driver will stop. More than half will not, and many are exceeding the speed limit. So don’t assume anything.
The effort last year to set up a police unit to educate scofflaws did not work—very few learned anything from that effort. But the danger is real. The police should set up cameras and send summonses to those who do not stop for pedestrians–no more warnings.
Or else, station police along the way to stop and ticket cars that defy the law, and those signs should be placed at every corner where people cross. As it is, there is inadequate or unequal enforcement of a variety of ordinances in Ocean Grove, but this one is not merely about a parking space. This is about someone’s life. All we need is one pedestrian looking at his phone, and a disaster can occur.
TAYLOR SWIFT “Fearless” But don’t be fearless when crossing Main–be watchful and careful, and no dancing in the street!
“There’s somethin’ bout the way
The street looks when it’s just rained
There’s a glow off the pavement
Walk me to the car
And you know I wanna ask you to dance right there….”