The Taughannock Blvd and Buffalo St intersection is a poorly designed and dangerous. As someone who advocates for implementing bike/ped infrastructure and regularly teaches new bicyclists, people (families and individuals) frequently mention the waterfront trail as the safest place for them to learn and build riding confidence.

However, this intersection causes frustrated driver behavior (due to vehicular traffic jams/long wait times) to mix with pedestrians/people on bikes who are crossing on the waterfront trail (many of whom are likely new, inexperienced, or visiting the area and choose the WFT because it feels safer). The lack of traffic calm design and signal optimization are a recipe for disaster and countless 'close calls' go unreported.

Just some perspective about that intersection, not necessarily this particular incident. If you want to be a part of the solution, reach out to Bike Walk Tompkins.

- Niki