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In NYC I couldn't want this more. For example, traffic on the Queensboro bridge gets backed up regularly entering Manhattan in the morning. If you go down to th
by apaprocki 12y ago
In NYC I couldn't want this more. For example, traffic on the Queensboro bridge gets backed up regularly entering Manhattan in the morning. If you go down to the streets the bridge exits out onto, cars/trucks are routinely parked on the sides of the road during prohibited rush hour windows, essentially restricting traffic down to 1 lane instead of the intended 2 or 3. All it takes is 1 traffic cop to be assigned the beat during the mornings for such important streets and I think traffic would improve pretty dramatically (aside from generating more revenue for the city). I can't ever recall anyone being ticketed for "blocking the box" despite menacing signs even when there is a traffic cop standing in the intersection.
- wdewind 12y agoMy impression as a pedestrian in NYC is also that blocking the box is far more impactful on traffic and safety than over all speed limit. I agree 100% that police need to more aggressively ticket blocking the box over almost all other traffic offenses.
- ultrasaurus 12y agoI work beside one of the on ramps to the Bay Bridge in SF, recently they've started stationing someone there about once a week. He seems very busy but I've been surprised at how little it has improved traffic yet. Similarly though, I wonder what would happen after a weeklong publicized clamp down on blocking the box.