Comments on: Post Mortem on Steiner/Quinlan Traffic Light

By: Rasscass

Rasscass — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 02:45:46 +0000

I was opposed to the light initially but with the increase in vehicles, I have definitely seen the value of having the lights installed. I think it’s great that they flash red at night so that you aren’t the only car waiting endlessly for a green light. Just FYI to all of you, I am a resident here and in law enforcement. Please be very careful and give a few seconds before going on the green. I have seen some very brave red light runners since the lights were installed. I will stop them every time because I want to help keep your families coming home to you.

By: Poster formerly known as

Poster formerly known as — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 22:09:54 +0000

The school zone area has become a very bad area, maybe because the police haven’t been out in a while. I constantly see people speeding, tailgating because cars are observing the 20 mph limit and some can’t seem to understand that, acclerating through teh crossing guard area to avoid being stopped, turning left from the school entryways (which is specifically prohibited), etc. Come on, people — it’s a SCHOOL ZONE.

By: sg

sg — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 19:44:19 +0000

To the driver in the blue Tahoe who just almost took the front bumper off my car when swinging wide from the left turn lane into the right lane in order to turn into the school, please learn how to drive or stay off the road for the sake of everyone’s safety.

Idiot … brought to you today by license plates containing the letters ‘L’ and ‘B’. Lame Brain, perhaps.

By: Melissa

Melissa — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 21:47:52 +0000

It is back to 2 left turn lanes again.

As far as the cost goes, I think it is a necessary expense. If it were strictly a dollars and cents issue, are you saying there shouldn’t be any lights in the county?

By: TH

TH — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 21:15:33 +0000

I think the light has made a huge impact. The dotted lines for the double left are still visible though – I think that’s a bit confusing for folks.

By: Drunken Goat

Drunken Goat — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 13:35:21 +0000

http://hillcountrynews.com/articles/2009/12/09/news/four_points/news11.txt

By: SJM

SJM — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 20:15:43 +0000

If you want the dual left on Steiner Ranch Road returned, you need to call the County and tell them. It will not be changed unless they hear from people in the neighborhood. 854-9383. They amy direct you to the City of Austin, I’m not sure who maintains the signal.

Your argument, as noted above, is that 90% of the northbound traffic is turning left, and the existing turn lane only stacks 2 cars. No one else can get into the turn lane.

By: Cost

Cost — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 17:24:34 +0000

Does anyone care about the cost? It was in the hundreds of thousands of dollars to install and tens of thousands of dollars to maintain and operate (electricity use alone is >$5k/year).

Think about that the next time you think your taxes are too high.

By: sg

sg — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 16:01:50 +0000

It’s much needed and long-overdue improvement, and thankful it is now there.

I’m not sure if the second left turn from SRB to Quinlan Park will be returned, but until then, please follow the currently marked turn arrows.

I don’t see the backup since I leave after the morning rush, but keeping a single turn lane might remove the temptation to race around on the outer lane, only to get side-swiped by someone turning wide from the left lane.

By: Pat

Pat — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 15:53:29 +0000

I agree with Stmbtsprgs. They need to change the left turn lanes as well. Most people haven’t noticed the change and most people are making a left hand turn at that intersection.