MAP: Help Us Identify Medford's Problem Crosswalks
Help us pinpoint some of the most dangerous crosswalks in Medford.
Crosswalks and pedestrian safety have become a hot-button issue in Medford over the last few months. It's been a topic of conversation at several recent City Council meetings, with Councilor Michael Marks being the most vocal about possibly changing how Medford handles its crosswalks. Marks suggested possible implementing raised crosswalks like those that exist in nearby communities like Somerville and Cambridge. Have you identified a place in the city where pedestrians tend to dart out into the street without using a crosswalk? Write the street name where you saw the problem in the comments section below and we will add a pin to the interactive map above. Let's see if we can help pinpoint some problem areas.
Stephan Reckie
9:04 pm on Monday, February 25, 2013
My dad was killed, hit by a pickup truck, while crossing the street in the crosswalk on Governors Avenue at the intersection of Lawrence Road, right next to Lawrence Memorial Hospital. There have always been accidents there, and I am not sure of the fatality rate. But I am sure that you can ask the school crossing guards that watch the intersections for students. more ›