Originally Posted by
genec
Couple of issues here. The mother should have stopped and waited at the crossing... she should have had the judgment to evaluate the intersection as a problem.
Second... there should be warning and slowing in that area of the crossing. Perhaps a signalized crossing or something. An unaided crosswalk on a 50MPH road is a bit outlandish.
I looked further down US301 on Google maps streetview, and the speed limit is 55MPH.
It's a poor design, as there are no warning signs to let drivers know the crossing is ahead. The signs are equestrian signs, and are located right-at the crossing.
The bike path does have STOP signs, where the bikes are supposed to stop.