One by one…
These signs cropped up last month on a number of streets in Oaxaca. I saw this one on Calle Berriozábal near the Alcalá. But, I’m confused… What’s easy??? Certainly not dealing with the health insurance industry in the US. I am SO ready to return to Oaxaca!
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the new traffic scheme is “uno por uno.”Every street corner on the north side (Jalatlaco and more) has a sign. The way it works: At intersection one car goes this way and then one car that, taking turns. It seemed to be working with a couple of good honks thrown in. Facil as pie.
Good luck with your health ins. Any pointers on getting health ins in Mexico?? Something easy como pan tostado
Ahhh, but Santo Gordo, riddle me this… The signs seem to be positioned at “traffic lite” intersections. This one is where Quintana Roo meets Berriozábal at the wall of the Ethnobotanic Garden — not exactly the site of major traffic congestion. Hmmm… maybe they’re easing drivers into the concept. But, how about doing something for pedestrians who must take their life in their hands (feet?) trying to cross República? Perhaps,I should ask Ephraim…
Taking turns at intersections? That was the law when I learned to drive. The only trouble is the drivers who ignore the conventions, assuming that “if the car in front of me can go, so can I.”
This is an attempt to teach courtesy of the road to a city whose drivers do not understand the efficacy of such courtesies. It seems to be working in my driving experience here.
I was wondering about these, too. I asked a taxi driver in Oaxaca about them the other day and he said he didn’t know what they were for. Ha!
I love it!!!
We are fleeing from the Guelaguetza crowd next month and heading to San Felipe. We would love to get together before we leave in August!
Amanda, Yes, let’s try to meet. I’ll send you a private email.
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