Originally Posted by
unterhausen
I noticed in New Jersey that they had moved some stop signs further back from the intersection since the last time I had taken that route. I'm guessing they think that helps get people to stop, but I don't know.
Just a guess on the logic:
Likely it provides some "buffer" room to stop, or slow down enough, to allow the ped or cyclist to "get out of the way."
To say that another way; since they are not going to stop anyway, it allows the motorist to roll, look and go if nothing is coming. If there is oposing traffic (whether motor vehicle, ped or cyclist), then it allows the motorist "roll room." This "roll room" gives the motorist the impression of efficiency, while allowing some margin of safety for cross traffic.
Not agreeing with it, just offering an impression on the stop sign adjustment.