The Washington herald., 1922-11-14
Oyster and Keller Laud
Emo System for Meet
ing Traffic Problem.
AGREE EDUCATION
is CHIEF NEED
Rules for Drivers and
Pedestrians Drawn
By Engineer.

The rotary system" for pedes-
trian and vehicular trafic at the
various circles throughout the city
was strongly commended by Dis
trict oficlals yesterday. while II
is recognized that IL would afford
a remedy for cnly one phase Of
the problem. IL was generally
conceded that the plan announced
by The Herald yesterday morning
provided the most practical solu-
tion for the circle problem yet Of
fered.
Commissioners Oyster and Keller
expressed approval of the sugges-
tions offered by William p. Emo.
designer of the rotary system. As
illustrated by a diagram printed
In The Herald yesterday morning.
the rotary plan would more evenly
distribute vehicular trafic over
the street surface surrounding
circles. This would be accom-
plished by means OF white painted
lines 10 guide drivers. Vehicles
turning of any street would fol-
low the lines on the extreme
right of the circle. while those
proceeding around the circle
would keep within the painted
lines on the left.
Keller Pratses Emo.
In addition TO distributing We
hicular trsfiic. the plan also pro-
vides safety zcnes for the use of
pedestrians. Crosswalks would be
marked at certain points on the
circles with safety islands midway
between the sidewalk and the
circle. The crosswaiks would not
be in Hne with a projection of the
sidewalk. but would in all cases
be removed TO the right so that
the pedestrian would not be COM
pelled to watch for the approach
OF vehicles from behind.
Il have a high regard for the
work Of Mr.. Emo" Commission
Keller declared. 'and feel that
the plan he has prepared has ex-
ceptional merit IL certainly must
be taken into consideration in ans
attempt TO work out an improved
system for our traffic problem at
the circles"
Both Commissioner Oyster and
Commissioner Keller agreed with
Mr.. Emo that the chief problem in
making the streets safe is to edu-
cate the public. This applies to
pedestrians and drivers alike. they
declared.
Mr.. Emo. who Is generally reco--
nized as one Of the foremost traffic
engineers Of the country. yesterday
made known two sets Of rules. ap-
plicable 20 pedestrians and drivers
respectively. which will be submit
ted to the safety week committee
These rules. IL is Indicated. VIII bc
adopted by that body for distribu-
tion during the safety week cam
paign. 1t is proposed to reprint the
rules on posters and plscards for
distribution throughout the city.
Pedestrian Regulations.
The rules for pedestrians follow:
I. Keep to the right on sidewalk
roadway. crosswalk and passage
way (but in highway without side
walk. keep to the left. so as to have
| clear view of approaching trahicp
=. Observe trafic before steppins
from curb and keep of roadway
except when crossing.
5. Cross roadways at right angles
(never diaconallyD and II reason
ably possible on a crosswalk
Watch for traffic officers sigma
and heed traffic signs and limi;
lines.
Stand on sidewalk or withir
safety zone while waiting for street
car or bus
6. Face and step toward front Of
car when alightir-
q. When necessary TO pass behind
a street car watch out for trafic
S. On alighting from a street car
or other vehicle, observe trafic be-
fore moving.
3. Enter and leave a car-stor
safety zone at crosswalk only.
10. Do not stand in the middle
of a sidewalk but on one side anc
out Of the way of other persons.
| IL. DO not loiter.
IL. Do not walk more than TIVE
abreast on any part OF a highway
ID. Hand or foot-propelled con.
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