Heard in the Hall
The Danger of Vision Triangles
Bayside Village Hall explains what a vision triangle is, and just how dangerous they can be.
One of the most dangerous and easily solved property maintenance issues is keeping vision triangles clear and free of any obstructions. Vision triangles are simply sight lines at intersections or along curves in a road that should be kept free of any obstructions so motorists can see oncoming traffic, bicyclists or pedestrians. Village code requires residents to ensure that fences, hedges, bushes or other plants on their property don’t impede traffic visibility at these locations. This problem is of particular concern during the summer as plants and bushes can grow quickly and block vision triangles in a short amount of time. Vision triangles are frequently an issue for residents with corner lots. Remember, if you can’t see an oncoming car…
David Tatarowicz
12:39 pm on Saturday, September 10, 2011
Shorewood is terrible in enforcing vision triangles where alleys and sidewalks meet. On the north entrance to the alley between Kensington and Lake Bluff on Ardmore, a motorist exiting the alley literally has to pull past the bushes to see if anyone is on the sidewalk -- I have noticed this on numerous other alley and sidewalk intersections as well. I think it is something the Pedestrian … more ›