Evening star., 1939-03-03
New Traffic Laws Workino,
Star Truck Aids, Say Officials
Pedestrians Waiting
Now to Cross, Director
Van Duzer Points Out

VQn DuzeI TOIntS Out
The work of The Star-N. B. c.
sound truck-which today began its
second week of service in educating
Washingtonians on the new pedes-
trian protection laws-was hailed by
Traffic Director William A. Van
Duzer and other interested in traffic
problems.
The new laws are really begin
ming to work, and The Star-N. B. C.
truck deserves great credit" Mr.. Van
Duzer said. Pedestrians are getting
more conscious of the regulations
and so are drivers.
Whether there are policemen on
the corner or not, pedestrians are
waiting for the proper signal before
crossing the street. Motorists aren't
plowing through pedestrian lines
when making turns.
There is no question that the
sound truck has been a big factor in
educating the public"
At Corners During Rush.
The sound truck. placed on the
streets through cooperation of the
Metropolitan Police Department, has
been stationed at downtown inter-
sections during the rush hours. Bill
Coyle. radio director of The Star,
has been at the microphone and has
made several broadcasts over Sta
ton WMAL.
Members of the special squad of
traffic police assigned to the down.
town section to supervise pedestrian
traffic have been using the sound
truck to broadcast orders to way
ward pedestrians. Police so far have
merely corrected those who violate
the laws
Joining in praise of the work done
by Coyle and the sound truck was
Col. L. C. Crawford, chairman of
the Traffic Committee of the Board
of Trade.
"1've observed the operation of the
truck and think it has been a very
great factor in bringing to the pub
lie attention the new traffic regula-
tions. I notice that the announcer
even gives some attention to in
structlng motorists who are making
turns.
This is great idea and should
make big hit with the pedestrians.
I congratulate The Star on the work
done"
Keystone Manager Indorses.
George E. Keneipp, manager OF
the keystone Automobile Club, said
1t looks now that the National
Capitals new pedestrian protection
regulations is going to be a grand
Success-mainly because it is get
ting good-natured and whole heart
ed cooperation from most pedes-
trlans. And the rgulation is WIN
ming that cooperation chiefly be-
cause pedestrians are being properly
approached to cooperate and splen-
dldly educated as to the benefits to
themselves inherent in the new law.
For this, no small measure of
credit is due The Evening Stars
sound truck, which has been oper-
atlng at busy intersections to in
struct and aid pedestrians, make
them more conscious of the regula-
ton and win their support.
LAS an observer of what is being
done and as one who is deeply in
terested in the success of the regu-
lation, I think The Star and The
Stars staff Of reporters and radio
announcers are turning in a tip-top
job and are entitled to wide and
earnest congratulations"
A. A. A. Official Comments.
Russell E. Singer, general man.
ager Of the American Automobile
Association, stated:
Il was quite impressed by the
work of the sound truck. You have
a good announcer, whose attitude
toward pedestrians and motorists
has created only good will. Some
other cities have hardboiled traffic
cops on the microphone.
"Rut here there was a contrast.
Everything went smoothly and
people accepted the announcer's ad-
vice good naturedly. I noticed the
fine coordination between police
and the sound truck and I con-
gratulate all concerned on the good
job DONE"
E. D. Merrill, president of the Capt.
tai Transit Co., said:
Everything of this type that
makes people conscious of laws and
make them remember the regula-
tions Is helpful. I think the sound
truck has done a fine job"
Citizens Head Commends Method.
L. A. Carruthers, president Of the
Federation Of Citizens Associations
stated:
II think it is a very commendable
and ef1cient method of educating
the public and I think that it Is Q
very essential thing. I have noticAd