Kudos to MS Lambert for this well presented argument for consolidation. This is a no-brainer, just look at the success of MDIHS merger. This Island needs to think beyond the town boarders on lots of issues, not just education, but also housing, tourism, healthcare, and more.
Roberts Street is not the only Bar Harbor raceway. Bridge Street, between Cottage and West, is frequently driven as if it were an access ramp to Route 95. What is worse, it is a two-way street with cars barely able to pass each other as they accelerate from opposite directions.
It would only make sense to add speed calming humps on these side streets which are often used by pedestrians, especially tourists. because of overcrowded and obstructed sidewalks.
Also, serious consideration should be given in how to improve the traffic flow and safety of the Bridge Street corridor. Traffic heading towards West is often backed up due to heavy traffic flow in both directions on West; due to tourists pedestrian congestion at this intersection; and because vehicles parked along West obstruct the view of drivers exiting Bridge.
Would it make more sense to make Bridge Street one-way from West to Cottage? Would 4-way stop signs at Bridge and West improve pedestrian safety?
Before something tragic happens, some changes should be made on these side streets, even if they are only effective during the tourist season.
Kudos to MS Lambert for this well presented argument for consolidation. This is a no-brainer, just look at the success of MDIHS merger. This Island needs to think beyond the town boarders on lots of issues, not just education, but also housing, tourism, healthcare, and more.
Roberts Street is not the only Bar Harbor raceway. Bridge Street, between Cottage and West, is frequently driven as if it were an access ramp to Route 95. What is worse, it is a two-way street with cars barely able to pass each other as they accelerate from opposite directions.
It would only make sense to add speed calming humps on these side streets which are often used by pedestrians, especially tourists. because of overcrowded and obstructed sidewalks.
Also, serious consideration should be given in how to improve the traffic flow and safety of the Bridge Street corridor. Traffic heading towards West is often backed up due to heavy traffic flow in both directions on West; due to tourists pedestrian congestion at this intersection; and because vehicles parked along West obstruct the view of drivers exiting Bridge.
Would it make more sense to make Bridge Street one-way from West to Cottage? Would 4-way stop signs at Bridge and West improve pedestrian safety?
Before something tragic happens, some changes should be made on these side streets, even if they are only effective during the tourist season.