Posted in Buffalo
October 19, 2018
The Dangerous Road In Buffalo That You’ll Want To Avoid At All Costs
There are a variety of scenic drives to take in and around Buffalo, especially around this time of year. However, if you’ve kept an eye on the news, then you may have heard about the ongoing discussion about one of Western New York’s nearby roadways. Questions of safety have led to demands for changes, so here are a few things you should know about how Niagara Falls Boulevard become one of the region’s most dangerous roads.
This roadway, which connects Amherst and Tonawanda, has become known as the most deadly road in Western New York.
The deadly stretch is known for its heavy traffic and is surrounded by residential areas and lined with businesses. Many of the pedestrians killed along Niagara Falls Boulevard were locals that were on their way to work.
Over the summer, town leaders of both Amherst and Tonawanda conducted a walking audit on the stretch of roadway. They found potential safety hazards included faded crosswalks, confusing signage, a lack of middle medians, and poor lighting along the road.
On Niagara Falls Boulevard the speed limit is 45MPH, one that many locals believe is far too high. The Amherst Police even conducted a study that's data showed nearly 20% of drivers on the road were exceeding the speed limit. Other locals believe that the boulevard's bus stops are placed in poor locations that lack crosswalks and other safety measures.
Over the last several years, Amherst and Tonawanda have worked to formulate plans for how they can make Niagara Falls Boulevard safer. Recently the towns drew up a $1 million project to add street lighting to the three-mile stretch identified as the most dangerous portion - something they hope to have completed by the end of 2019 if all goes as expected.
What changes do you think should be made to this particular stretch of Niagara Falls Boulevard?
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