Construction on the light project began last year and now that the stoplight is there, people say they’re looking forward to having a safer intersection with far fewer accidents.
After years of car crashes and two traffic-related pedestrian deaths, residents say it’s a relief to know the new stoplight will help decrease the accidents they’ve witnessed at 6th and Taylor Streets.
Residents say getting new safety measures took longer than they would’ve liked, but they’re glad something has been done and the Japantown intersection is improving. San Jose’s Department of Transportation also added curb bulb-outs which reduce speed, create more walking space for pedestrians, and improve visibility for those crossing the street. The stoplight also has a system in which pushbuttons on a pole help people hear and see the signal commands.
The Japantown Neighborhood Association and city officials held a press conference last week to signify the importance of the new stoplight. City Councilman Raul Peralez, who’s also on the city’s Transportation and Environment Committee, talked about what it took to get the stoplight installed.
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