Comments on: SE Long Street Reclaimed for Neighborhood Use

By: Adam

Adam — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 11:48:30 +0000

Andy, that’s not a bad idea. I suspect there are reasons that it’s set up that way but it’s worth mentioning. When the development at “Brooklyn Yards” is complete I’m guessing that the intersection’s lights and timing may get another look.

By: Andy

Andy — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 22:36:35 +0000

As a former resident of the apartment building across the street on Milwaukie Ave., I have seen the traffic problems on Long Street daily and applaud the closure.

However, I believe that an update to the signal on Milwaukie & Holgate should go along with this. The current left turn arrow is exclusive – so once the few seconds of the green arrow have passed, it is red and you cannot turn left while northbound traffic has a green light and there is no one coming southbound.
One has to sit and wait for the whole signal cycle even if there are no oncoming cars. (And even I am tempted to take the left turn illegally against the red arrow in such a situation.)

By: Kip Larson

Kip Larson — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 22:45:19 +0000

I have already been contacted by my former neighbors that the street is much more livable and significantly quieter. This is a truly amazing that we were able to accomplish this…a wonderful confluence of blood, sweat, and political opportunity!

By: Adam

Adam — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 03:29:17 +0000

It should be further impressed that there is some reason to believe that the left turn with a light onto Holgate is likely to be shorter (and safer) than waiting for the traffic to turn onto Long Street.

Another point that bears repeating; the BAC’s direct communication to and cooperation with Sam Adam’s and his staff was invaluable to this process. The Commissioner and his office have been good to Brooklyn.