Anyone who’s ever tried to cross Village Road and Baron Cameron Avenue knows the “look both ways” rule doesn’t apply here. Pedestrian vision is limited by a bend in the road on both sides of the intersection, and on top of that cars routinely speed through.
To correct this VDOT has installed some new safety features. A one way stop sign for Village Road will be joined by two new stop signs for North Shore Drive. Crosswalks will be added when the weather is better, and there is a possibility of rumble strips. Other additions include signage to alert drivers of the crossing.
An accident last July involving an 87 year old pedestrian who was injured crossing that same street prompted the additions. Rumors initially identified the man as Robert Simon, Reston’s founder. These where false and the injured man was released from the hospital.
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