Eaton Ave Pedestrian Crossing

The pedestrian crossing on Eaton Ave/Highland Ave is extremely dangerous. I believe it’s important to add button-activated lights on the existing signs, as well as paint the worn-off pavement markings. This is a major connection between two neighborhoods with lots of children. Cars coming west on Eaton Ave are typically traveling WAY too fast, over the 378 bridge and do not have enough time to visibly register pedestrians. Pedestrians themselves feel in danger every time they cross, because it is impossible to see what cars are approaching from over 378. There are also often cars entering from both sides of Eaton, from Highland Avenue.

On the occasion that the city puts up a pedestrian “standalone sign” in the center of the crosswalk, it usually only lasts several days before I notice it smashed in the road. Isn’t this a sign of what could happen to pedestrians? This corridor is only going to become more busy, as East Allentown becomes more developed and our population in general increases. These two Rosemont neighborhoods have seen a lot more young families move in, as the turnover from elderly residents happens.

Please take this request seriously. In my opinion, a lighted crosswalk similar to the one at Moravian (W Elizabeth Ave) would make a huge difference in getting cars to stop for safe pedestrian crossing. It’s much easier for oncoming traffic to notice (and stop for) lights blinking on the yellow signs, than a pedestrian nervously standing at the corner. Painting the pavement where it is worn off (see photo) would also be helpful, but not in and of itself solve the issue. Thank you for your time!