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	Vol.7, No 57, December 8, 1999
	New traffic light may be needed on campus  By Jose Corado Daily Forty-Niner A traffic light signal may be installed at a problematic intersection on campus where many drivers and pedestrians do not follow traffic laws, Cal State Long Beach officials said. The intersection of Deukmejian Way and State University Drive has been the scene of several accidents during the past semester. University officials are now considering taking some action to prevent further incidents.  "More than 50 percent of people don't use the crosswalk," said Shirjeel Muhammad, a researcher from the Kaku Association, which conducts traffic and transportation planning. "Between the peak hours of 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., a lot of people are jaywalking." Tom Bass, director of CSULB Parking and Transportation Services, contacted the association and requested it conduct research on campus to determine how traffic can be improved. "We are only a third party that provides suggestions for modifications," said Jasper Domingo, a Kaku associate. "We provide professional advice for parking and traffic." Muhammad counted the number of people that crossed the intersection between peak hours last week. He determined that a flashing red light might be necessary to make passing cars aware of the stop signs and to prevent drivers from injuring people crossing the streets. "It is a busy intersection, and it's kind of offset," said Michelle Woodward, an alumna who passes through the intersection every day. "I haven't seen any cars running the stops or squeezing on their breaks." This intersection is one of the key spots on campus that needed to be studied since it is close to classrooms, the Foundation Building and a parking lot, officials said. Ignacio Carrillo, associate director for parking services, said a stoplight might be necessary at this location. An official decision on stoplight placement is expected in two months when engineers are done studying the area, Muhammad said.		Snow falls on L.B. neighborhood   Faculty pensions to soon increase   Students taught to plan concerts   New traffic light may be needed on campus   Report warns parents of toy dangers Low cost school Harris could score at will   49ers predicting team will rebound against Air Force Fall 99 ISSUES DAILY 49ER HOMEPAGE
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