Petition to Mayor Battle for a traffic light on Martin Rd (Montgomery: utilities, working)

[pamnbam]

Thanks for setting this up, Becky! I hope LF voices will be heard!

[RocketDawg]

Originally Posted by Becky2517

They don't even have all the permits in place, how can they even remotely state it'll be done by 2018??!! Just look at the soclosebutyetsonotdone Zierdt expansion...the reason for me starting the petition is to let Battle know, this is the people of LF (and Villas of Nature walk) who are requesting a light, and not the builder - and if the stories are right, the two of them don't exactly see eye to eye...I think there are around 500 households in LF (not sure on that number) - then add the other side of the street, which is filling up slowly...surely the commissioners must see the dangers? This is how it'll be when Zierdt eventually opens, no light at Mountain Brook either - imagine the quagmire that will be for them?

There is a traffic signal at Mountain Brook and it's been there for years. They have two entrances, and only one has a light, but that's all they need.

BTW ... I saw some updated information on Zierdt Road completion (including the new interchange west of the current intersection) and it's going to be a while before it's done. I can't remember the specifics but I can look it up if you're interested. Suffice to say that it's frustratingly slow ... basically nothing has been done for a year now.

[Becky2517]

We ARE getting our light at Lake Forest!!

Rocket, I have seen those as well, and the whole thing is a mess!

[RocketDawg]

Becky, congrats on spearheading the effort to get the signal on Martin Rd. I rarely go that way but I can see the need. Now all they need to do is pave the road since it's so rough (its condition is the reason I don't use Martin unless I'm forced to).

I remember several years ago that the City of Madison was just going to leave Zierdt Rd as it was, all full of potholes and a total mess to drive on, because it was due to be replaced in short order. Well ... they finally got around to paving it ... and project completion is still several years off. It's a darn good thing they paved it ... otherwise we'd need off-road 4-wheel drive vehicles to go anywhere.

I suspect the Martin Rd project will be the same, so why not go ahead and make it relatively smooth while they're diddling around?

[huntsvillemadisonresident]

Originally Posted by Kathy Martin

The future Martin Road Project will include a new signal at the Lake Forest intersection. This project is scheduled to begin construction in Mid-2017. The City Traffic Engineering Department will be installing a temporary signal in the interim. Please allow 60 days for this signal work to be complete.

Thanks Kathy for responding and getting us a signal light installed at the main entrance to the Lake Forest Community. This will make exiting our community a lot safer in the mornings.

[huntsvillemadisonresident]

SeeClickFix: Traffic signal plans for busy road.

SeeClickFix: Traffic signal plans for busy road - WAFF-TV: News, Weather and Sports for Huntsville, AL

[Becky2517]

I think I need to start another petition, this time concerning the craptastic condition of Martin Rd

[LCTMadison]

I bragged on you Becky to my clients who are buying in Lake Forest...told them you were soley responsible for the future traffic light

[Becky2517]

Originally Posted by LCTMadison

I bragged on you Becky to my clients who are buying in Lake Forest...told them you were soley responsible for the future traffic light

Chuckle - thank you, kind lady

[needtosellmyhome]

The poles for the temporary signal at the Lake Forest entrance are installed now!