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The Maryland State Highway Administration sees it your way. Spokesman Chuck Gischlar said that the agency is designing a new signal system at this intersection, which is very busy during rush hour, when traffic is bypassing downtown Silver Spring. It will include a right-turn arrow for the Spring Street traffic.
The signal modifications, to be installed by year's end, will give southbound Route 29 traffic a green arrow to turn onto eastbound Spring Street at the same time. There will also be a countdown signal for the crosswalk with an audible signal for visually impaired pedestrians.
Donating Fare Cards
Dear Dr. Gridlock:
In San Francisco, BART riders are able to easily donate their unused "tiny tickets" to charities. It would be great if Metro could team up with a community foundation and do the same.
People are often left with negligible amounts on their fare cards. Commuters could drop such cards in well-placed, secure boxes at each station.
Ellen Sittenfeld Battistelli
Silver Spring
Smart idea. Metro spokesman Steven Taubenkibel said the transit authority is considering such a program.
Dr. Gridlock appears Thursday in the Extras and Sunday in the Metro section. You can e-mail questions and comments todrgridlock@washpost.com. Include your name, home community and phone number.
