For years I've been wanting to express my concern regarding the two crosswalks located on Loma Vista Road near Ventura College. I was elated to see that the city finally installed crosswalk light signals -- the first one located on Loma Vista Road near Ventura County Medical Center and near the Grossman Medical Building, followed by ones on Telegraph Road near St. Bonaventure High School and near Ventura College. These locations have heavy traffic and have by far improved the safety for those using these crosswalks.
My biggest concern, however, for years has been the need for crosswalks like these on Loma Vista Road near Ventura College. Those of us that who are longtime residents of Ventura can remember several accidents at these two locations over the years, including some resulting in serious injuries. At night, the lighting is almost non-existent, and I feel that it would be very beneficial if the City of Ventura would consider making these two crosswalks the next locations to install these extremely beneficial crosswalk lights.
I do have an issue regarding the color of the light. The current lights flash yellow when there are people crossing. It is my understanding that yellow means "slow down." Shouldn't the flashing lights be red? It's just a question and possibly a suggestion.
-- Sharon Gondeck, Ventura