Since the start of the 2019-2020 school year, drivers traveling through the intersection of Broadway and McGrath Highway (Route 28) are intentionally ignoring traffic signals and/or misjudging the flow of traffic. Drivers are increasingly continuing through the intersection with a yellow or red light — despite traffic being backed up. As a consequence, pedestrian crosswalks are being illegally blocked by all types of motor vehicles. This presents a serious danger for pedestrians, bikers and vehicles with the legal right of way.  The problem is particularly serious for pedestrians who rely on the “walk” sign to safely cross the four lanes of traffic. Families walking with toddlers or using strollers, young children walking alone to school, elderly, and disabled people face increased risk and stress as they are forced to navigate through motor vehicles continuing to move through the spaces designated for pedestrians.

Drivers must wait for traffic signals to cycle three or more times before they’re able to successfully drive through the intersection. There’s been a marked increase in car honking, yelling, lane switching and aggressive/threatening driving.