Traffic Light at Starbucks on E. Main Street?

Ever had trouble navigating the traffic along Cartersville's East Main Street between the Publix shopping center and Starbucks?

Cartersville native Margaret Archer Zimmer says rapid growth and increased traffic in the area have necessitated a traffic light at the intersection, according to change.org, where she started an online petition, which has more than 300 supporters.

"Drivers, both old and young/experienced and inexperienced, are required to cross fast-moving traffic (coming off of I-75) while also watching for other drivers, opposite of them, who are attempting the same dangerous driving maneuver," Zimmer wrote on change.org. "This is an extremely dangerous intersection that is in desperate need of a traffic light."

The Georgia Department of Transportation accepts requests for new traffic signals from local governments, according to Zimmer, who is petitioning both the state agency, state Transportation Board rep Jeff Lewis and Cartersville Mayor Matt Santini and councilmen.

Would you sign the peitition in support of a traffic signal at Starbucks in Cartersville? Tell us what you think in the comments.

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