Q. Some time ago, you had a letter regarding parking in the center lane of South Broad Street. The city lost revenue because there were no tickets. Well, I have a related problem with cars running the red lights at Bustleton Avenue and Hartel Street. This happens many times an hour. I live nearby and I have never seen a police car staking out that light. I often see police cars parked at the nearby Dunkin’ Donuts just a stone’s throw away with the cops just talking. A little more patrolling would net the city plenty of extra revenue from the tickets that would be issued. It would also make the streets safer for cars and pedestrians. I have no idea who to call about this without getting the local police angry at me. Please do something before we have a lot of traffic deaths.
Call city to address red light runners
A. Contact the officer in charge of the police district in which you live. Also, contact your city councilman and the city’s 3-1-1 line. I think the safety issue is far more important than the lost revenue, but that could also be significant. As to the cops parked at a Dunkin’ Donuts, cops have to eat the same as the rest of us. Is it not possible that what you saw was a lunch break? Incidentally, you can remain anonymous in making these calls. n
Write Harry Gross c/o the Daily News, 400 N. Broad St., Philadelphia, PA 19130. Harry urges all his readers to give blood — contact the American Red Cross.
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