05-02-2017, 10:12 AM
(05-02-2017, 09:53 AM)Canard Wrote: If people actually knew how to communicate with one another, this would have been a non-issue. I couldn't believe in Dan's videos that there was still a line of cars there by the time a tow truck arrived. How hard is it to get out of your car, talk to the other folks and suggest people all start backing up? And have someone stand at the previous intersection, flagging, until the cops arrive?
I agree with SammyOES2 on this one, wholeheartedly - it would be foolish to design a limitation or massively expensive solution for a once-a-year occurrence.
You also may not be aware that emergency vehicles are permitted to drive along the rapidway, if required - effectively giving them an express ride/HOV Lane to wherever they are going. This is all coordinated with a radio system that everyone uses in the Region, including ion.
I'm a bit surprised that nobody tried to get around that way - a sedan might not be able to take the curb, but surely an SUV could handle it.