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On the sloped portions of West Baltimore Pk. the speed limits are ridiculously slow. Going downhill westbound towards Ridley Creek Rd. the speed limit is only 25 (it would be better at 30 or 35). Then at the bottom of the hill near Elwyn and the waterworks you are expected to increase your speed 20mph. faster to 45. Gradual speed increase would be more practical.
Eastbound from Granite Run Buick and passing Elwyn Institute, if you go 35mph like I do (which is the speed limit) other vehicles pass you and the the left lane ends going down the slope. Perhaps 40 or 45 mph. would be more practical here.
4 Commentaires
Tom (Invité)
I suspect the reason for the 25 mph speed limit coming out of Media is for the safey of people pulling out from Ridley Creek Road. Not much visibility there. Would you prefer a light at that intersection?
Carolyn (Invité)
Residences are on that side of Baltimore Pk which also could account for the 25 mph speed. As someone who makes a right onto Baltimore Pk from Ridley Creek Rd., I know not many drivers follow the posted 25 mph. Most travel 40-45 mph going down that hill. Difficult getting out sometimes, but it's better than sitting at another stoplight.
gresident (Invité)
I don't see an issue with the 25mph down that hill. It is a residential area and makes it safer for folks turning in/out of Ridley Creek Rd. It beats having another light there as well. If anything, the speed limit should be enforced more there as people drive very recklessly around that turn (tailgating/passing cars driving the speed limit via the turning lane). I am okay giving up a light for a lower posted speed limit. We have too many lights/stops igns already, and they never seem to ease they traffic flow.
I do agree that driving into Media from Granite Run should be 45mph, then come down to 35/25mph at Ridley Creek road, instead of the 35mph from Riddle Ale House on. Too slow, especially as folks coming up the hill have 45mph.
TheyCallMeChilly (Invité)
I live right there. I have been dealing with the people going at LEAST 35MPH past Ridley Creek and never had a major problem. At this point if you get in an accident there, its your fault. You should know people dont go 25mph downhill on a 4 lane highway. I agree it should be 35 or 45mph. probably 35 because then people will actually go around that speed as opposed to 45-55mph.