Concern has been rising over the last couple of years regarding speeding cars on Marc Chagall Avenue. We did place seasonal speed bumps closer to Kildare Road, which helped. Seasonal planters were eliminated for now because of the many trucks that use the street for construction and snow dump work.
In recent months I have heard from some new residents of the Equinoxe building who enjoy walking to the library. But they raised concern over crossing at the turn between the Marquise and Bellagio condos and that blind curve. I brought this issue to the Traffic Committee. As an initial measure,we now have a "Lentement" sign near the Marquise and buttons on both sides of the street where the crosswalk is situated. The buttons signal flashing lights which are meant to warn vehicles to slow down.
I saw the procedure in action today. The problem is a lot of people are not yet aware of it. We will try to spread the word and hopes this improves security. We have also asked police to keep an eye on the stretch,
A good start to a serious problem… unfortunately the Lentement sign and flashing lights cannot be well seen by speeding cars on both curves, until they are on top of the flashing light and signs. Something is yet needed, in my opinion, to slow the cars and trucks, BEFORE reaching the curve with the crosswalk. Something like a speedbump before the curve with the crosswalk, on both sides or an occasional police car might assist.