Multiple Hilliard intersections getting new 'No Turn on Red' signs
HILLIARD, Ohio (WCMH) – The rules of the road are changing in several locations around Hilliard and according to the city, it's all about safety.
New "No Turn On Red" signs have been installed at the intersection of Davidson Road and Trueman Boulevard. Four other locations will be getting those signs over the next several months, according to a release from the city.
“These are pretty busy intersections so they should just, I don't know, abide by the rules," Bri Lacy said.
Lacy said she welcomes the changes. She's often out running or teaching her daughter how to ride a bike. They live near the intersection of Leap Road and Davidson Road, one of the spots getting new "No Turn on Red" signs.
“I’ve noticed like last week when I was running and when I’ve seen people, we still yield to all of those cars too, because they’ll just go, even though we have the right of way," Lacy said.
The city monitored the five intersections for the past year and determined the changes were needed to improve safety for pedestrians and bicyclists, according to Hilliard's Transportation and Mobility Division.
“Because there is a lot of traffic and people walking and riding bikes, especially with it being summer time so I wasn't real surprised they made them that way," said Jo Crawford, a longtime Hilliard resident.
Three of the locations are near schools. Those "No Turn On Reds" will be in effect on school days during parts of the morning and the afternoon.
“Some people will welcome them and some of them it’s not," Crawford said. "I've read comments where some people think it was ok and other people were saying I don't know why they put it in that area so, just everybody’s own opinion I guess.”
The rest of the signs will be installed over the next several months.