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Jamas Madison Unhrsrslty Tuesday, September 4,1964 Vol.62 No. 2 Traffic signal fixed, lights synchonized Cantrell Avenue," Smith said. By Al Winter During the period the flashing staff writer signal operated, many students ex- Students taking classes at pressed concerns about safety while Anthony-Seeger Hall can rest easier using the crosswalk. now that the stoplight at the Recent JMU graduate Brenda crosswalk from main campus is Crawley said, "In the morning, peo- working again. ple on their way to work wouldn't let you get across. It was big-time The light, which had been a dangerous." " flashing yellow signal for at least 15 months, was repaired in June. The Mark Wierzbic, also a recent JMU signal is synchronized with those at graduate, said, "Sometimes the drivers are real animals. Sometimes Grace Street and Cantrell Avenue, they won't stop for anything." according to Ralph Smith, Harrison- burg superintendent of streets, i Other students were also aware of the crossing problem. "I'm glad I'm Pushing the signal buttons on not a communication arts major so I either side of Main Street will turn don't have to deal with the traffic at the light to red at the end of its cycle all," said senior management major and stop traffic. It was originally set Jeff Lupis. up that way, Smith said, but it was not synchronized with the other Some students, used to the lights. flashing signal, may not be aware that the light has been repaired. Traffic blocked the intersection at Grace Street and caused confusion "The first time I knew it was fixed among the motorists, Smith said.
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