The Cincinnati Enquirer

        QUESTION: I was involved in an accident while backing out of a driveway at Silver and West streets in Lebanon. Motorists speed around the corner there. Often they do not stop. The problem is created because stops are only required at three directions at the intersection — not for motorists on Ohio 123. This makes turning left or backing a hazard. Why can't Lebanon make it a four-way stop?
Michelle Langefeld, Lebanon

        ANSWER: City Planning Director Marty Kohler said Ohio Department of Transportation guidelines recommend against four-way stops on state highways. Traffic counts do not meet the requirements to install a traffic signal. Line of site at the intersection, and driveways near it, is sufficient. Lebanon Police Chief Ken Burns said he will target the intersection for traffic enforcement.

        Q: Within a few blocks, the railroad crossings at Gest Street near State Avenue and Evans Street near River Road are extremely rough. The deterioration of these crossings has been progressing for several years and no meaningful repair has taken place. Any relief planned?
       Carl Heilmann, Delhi Township

        A: Cincinnati Traffic Engineer Steve Bailey said the city will repair the pavement on either side of the tracks — areas that fall under the city's responsibility. The crossings are the responsibility of the railroad and the city has requested repairs be made. These are little-used rail lines and generally it takes the railroad longer to repair such crossings, Mr. Bailey said.

        Q: Please look into the reason for the recent timing change at the traffic signal at Realistic and Dana avenues in Evanston. When turning east on Dana from southbound Montgomery Road in the early morning, the light will turn red if the speed limit is followed, even though there is not a car in sight.
        Michael Ficke, Northern Kentucky

        A: Mr. Bailey said a sensor in the Realistic Avenue pavement was malfunctioning and has been repaired.

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