Issues: road safety

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Park Fence broken Open

Platt & Elm Streets - Hamden

Park fence is broken. A lower horizontal bar is broken. Thus several vertical bars are loose. Potential safety hazard (sharp edges) as it is a play ground and children are drawn to this broken fence.

2012-04-20 · Reported by Anonymous · Share · Flag Flagged
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Aggravated with the access to East Rock Archived

East Rock New Haven CT - Hamden

Today, part of Memorial Day weekend, the entrance to the top of East Rock was closed! What is going on here? It's very aggravating to drive there and find it closed. We really enjoy East Rock for the views and hiking. Please maintain regular hours and commit to it! Noticed on many occasions on the weekends this access is closed.

Also, safety hazard when you only open one gate to the lower level of East Rock. Increasing collision risk.

2011-05-29 · Reported by E · Share · Flag Flagged
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  2013-05-07 · Flag Flagged
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speeding and no stopping at stop signs Open

1650 Shepard Ave. - Hamden

Way to much of a speeding and people not stopping at stop signs- SLOW DOWN AND STOP AT STOP SIGNS or Hamden P.D. PLEASE DO RADAR BEFORE SOMEONE DIES

2010-11-13 · Reported by Debbie (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
- Business Man (Guest)
  
  Shepard Ave is just another one of the many under sized roads Hamden desperately need to widened to be safe for the population & usage increase. Rather than try traffic calming I think we need to plan on growth for the future. This requires investment over time by the taxpayer of Hamden.(just as the generations before us did) There is no free hand out to the next generation. We need to invest in Hamden just as our parents did.
  
  2010-11-14 · Flag Flagged
- leversandpulleys
  
  "one of the many under sized roads Hamden desperately need to widened"
  
  BM, are you suggesting that the current speeds would be appropriate if the roads were wider? The speed limit is already 45 in places. Should it be 50? 65? People have houses with yards and kids and pets down the length of the road. No matter how wide the road is, it's going to be dangerous to have people flying by at sixty miles an hour in front of your home. I disagree. Traffic needs to be calmed there. It is not a closed highway.
  
  2013-05-02 · Flag Flagged
- leversandpulleys
  
  "one of the many under sized roads Hamden desperately need to widened"
  
  BM, are you suggesting that the current speeds would be appropriate if the roads were wider? The speed limit is already 45 in places. Should it be 50? 65? People have houses with yards and kids and pets down the length of the road. No matter how wide the road is, it's going to be dangerous to have people flying by at sixty miles an hour in front of your home. I disagree. Traffic needs to be calmed there. It is not a closed highway.
  
  2013-05-02 · Flag Flagged
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Missing speedbumpspeed bump Archived

131-163 Fairview Ave Hamden, CT 06514, USA - Hamden

There used to be a speed bump here where a driveway cuts across the canal trail. It's been removed -and considering the poor visibility due to the privacy fence this is a very bad thing. Please put the speedbump back.

2012-01-27 · Reported by MichaelD · Share · Flag Flagged
- Closed MichaelD
  
  this isn't likely to be fixed.
  
  2012-04-27 · Flag Flagged
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Speeding Open

Ardmore St Hamden, CT 06517, USA - Spring Glen

Speeding and running stop sign. Police enforcement and or a speed bump needed.

2010-12-17 · Reported by Peggy (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
- &%^$# (Guest)
  
  #1352 Morning Speeders
  
  2010-12-17 · Flag Flagged
- Judy (Guest)
  
  Still a problem. We participated in "traffic calming" meetings and surveys. Results did not accurately reflect answers (easy to detect as 3 people, according to results, on our street responded and two of those three live in our house. Our responses were not at all evident in the results). Looks like Mayor really doesn't care except when related to an election. Do we need to take this in our own hands and put traffic calming measures in place ourselves?
  
  2011-07-26 · Flag Flagged
- Peggy (Guest)
  
  Two years later and not even begun to be addressed. Apparently no one who can enforce laws or implement change reads these boards.
  
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CT transit bus speeding on Woodin street. Open

418 Woodin St Hamden, CT 06514, USA - Hamden

CT transit bus, as well as EVERYONE ELSE, speeding on Woodin street. It doesn't matter what direction. Going "up" to Dixwell or "down" to Wintergreen. Cars, SUVs, trucks and buses must average 45-50mph on Woodin street. This ENTIRE street is a 25mph zone.

2011-06-08 · Reported by Bob (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
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Speeding in this area Open

1100-1140 Whitney Ave Hamden, CT 06517, USA - Hamden

People constantly go through this area at speeds of at least 35-45+mph especially around 5pm!

2011-01-10 · Reported by Anonymous · Share · Flag Flagged
- Spark Plug (Guest)
  
  the Light is flashing 24-7 or did you not notice? Yes the timer on the light is broken and the school is NOT in section at 5:00 PM. Get a grip!
  
  2011-01-12 · Flag Flagged
- Danielle (Guest)
  
  I wasn't aware of that light being broken since I only go past the school in the late afternoon. I am aware that schools are not typically in session at 5pm, but after school activities typically make speed limits go down in school zones from 8am-5pm, at least where I am from.
  
  In this area, even in the regular 30 mph zone, people still go well over 40mph which is just ridiculous. I guess they do this because there are never police cars around. Speed limits are there for a reason, they aren't a suggestion.
  
  2011-01-12 · Flag Flagged
- Spark Plug (Guest)
  
  Get a grip and calm down. The school lights are a very good idea when they are working. They are for the kids being droped off and picked up at the end of the school day. Most people know when that is and it is NOT 5:00PM or any where near that.
  
  2011-01-12 · Flag Flagged
- Tom Smith
  
  Can we please close this issue. The blinking school light is still broken almost three years later. No thing is has been or is going to happen on this issue. Next............
  
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Sight blocked by trees Open

519 Woodin Street (Corner Of West Side) Hamden, CT 06514, USA - Hamden

Trees have grown so large that is is almost impossible to see oncoming cars on Woodin Street when attempting to turn from West Side. An accident is sure to happen considering the speeders on Woodin Street.

2010-06-07 · Reported by Dorette (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
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Keep the Fence UP. Stop the reconnection of Brookside Projects to Woodin St. Archived

550 Woodin Hamden, CT - Hamden

New Haven is trying to annex lower Hamden (Woodin St.) by suing the town to remove the fence along Woodin St. that keeps criminals from stealing cars and mugging people. Also, New Haven wants to connect a road from the projects to Woodin St. This will cause MASSIVE traffic and SPEEDING.

http://www.newhavenindependent.org/index.php/archives/entry/take_it_down_or_well_sue/

2012-08-08 · Reported by Hamdener (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
- Hamdener (Guest)
  
  There will be a meeting at 7pm on Wednesday the 29 at the Keefe Community Center, 11 Pine Street with the town council and the mayor for the people of Hamden to express their concern to the mayor and discuss why the fence needs to stay up.
  
  2012-08-23 · Flag Flagged
- Closed Hamdener (Guest)
  
  Thanks to everyone for coming to the meeting. The debate is over for now and the fence is staying up. Please keep and open ear and eye just incase they try anything like this again.
  
  2012-09-04 · Flag Flagged
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dangerous intersection Open

Corner Of Skiff And Whitney - Spring Glen

people driving down whitney ave and speeding thru red light, every morning i witness this.

2010-08-31 · Reported by Anonymous · Share · Flag Flagged
- jeff4710 (Guest)
  
  The answer is simple. Cameras on the intersection to catch those who break the law. The only ones who should object are the lawbreakers. I too have seen people driving inproperly at this intersection almost every morning when I go for coffee.
  
  2010-09-01 · Flag Flagged
- Anonymous
  
  I used to work in Hamden and when I got off work at 11 PM I had to drive through this intersection to get on I91. I stopped no matter what color the light was and a good thing almost every night a car went through the red. Sometimes a Hamden patrol car was right there and let it go. Hamden drivers are nuts.
  
  2010-09-02 · Flag Flagged
- Anonymous
  
  This needs to be fixed ASAP I was almost killed this morning!!
  
  2010-09-03 · Flag Flagged
- Jason (Guest)
  
  This intersection has been a nightmare since it falls under the jurisdiction of both Hamden and North Haven.
  
  2010-10-26 · Flag Flagged
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Speeding on Thomas Street Archived

Thomas Street Hamden, CT 06514, USA - Hamden

My wife and I are homeowners here in Hamden, it will be four years
in August. It has been a wonderful experience for us and our two sons.
Our neighbors are wonderful and Hamden's community activities have
been a refreshing option for our children. However, as you know, no
town is perfect. Roads needs to be fix, the schools could be improved,
and who and what kind of businesses that are approved, should be
monitored more closely; nevertheless, my most pressing issue doesn't
involve any of those things. I live at 5 Furman Road, which is at the
corner of Furman and Thomas Street. Thomas St. has become a haven for
speeding dirt bikes, motorcycles, and many times kids from Southern in
cars racing through. Until recently, the police were rarely seen.
Lately, my wife and I have notice more of a police presence, but
naturally they can't see everyone. Our two boys are 13 and 4, and they
play a lot in our backyard. My biggest fear is one of them being
struck by a speeding car or motorcycle. Additionally, the perception
that our section of town has, may erode if this isn't addressed. The problem could be fixed easily with a posted radar machine or a more consistent police presence. Let everyone know that Hamden does not tolerate speeding.

2010-05-26 · Reported by Chuck · Share · Flag Flagged
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- Anonymous
  
  Please fix it
  
  2010-05-28 · Flag Flagged
- Anonymous
  
  Please fix it
  
  2010-05-28 · Flag Flagged
- Mark
  
  I share your concerns.
  
  1. Have you asked your state reps to rewrite the laws so that towns get a portion of traffic enforcement revenue? That could help create the impetus for a little more enforcement. Currently towns get nothing, though the brand-new CT law that bans "texting while driving" does set a precedent by giving a significant portion of ticket revenue for that back to the towns. Maybe we can use this new precedent to encourage greater enforcement of speeding, which is at least as dangerous as texting while driving or talking on a cell.
  
  2. Do you have data on the number of enforcement tickets given out, in what neighborhood, and for what types of violations? New Haven PD has compiled this type of information in the past. If you can track it in your area, you can probably more easily advocate for improvements. It's likely there isn't enough enforcement being done here, or if there is, it is is targeted towards the types of motor vehicle offenses that aren't as dangerous and problematic as speeding.
  
  2010-07-29 · Flag Flagged
- Closed Chuck Butler (Guest)
  
  Closed
  
  2012-11-01 · Flag Flagged
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Missing Speed Limit/Caution Children Signs Open

5 Hampton Road - Hamden

There are no speed limit signs or caution-children signs on Colonial Drive. The cars dangerously fast on this street from Whitney Ave. to Evergreen Ave. and back. My parents live on this street and babysit my children several days a week, and are afraid to let the children out in the yard for fear that a speeding car will lose control. Several years ago a speeding driver came speeding down Colonial, missed the turn onto Hampton Rd. and crashed into my parents house and landed in the backyard. It's happened before and is bound to happen again. These signs need to be replaced and there needs to be stricter monitoring of this area.

2010-07-06 · Reported by Concerned Parent (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
- Fivel (Guest)
  
  Well....the distraction there is the tall guy with the hat walking the dog up and down the street....I am surprised by the fact that CT State Police car is parked in driveway more often then not on colonial that it isn't a deterrant enough.
  
  2010-09-07 · Flag Flagged
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Aggravated with the access to East Rock Archived

East Rock New Haven CT - Hamden

Today, part of Memorial Day weekend, the entrance to the top of East Rock was closed! What is going on here? It's very aggravating to drive there and find it closed. We really enjoy East Rock for the views and hiking. Please maintain regular hours and commit to it! Noticed on many occasions on the weekends this access is closed.

Also, safety hazard when you only open one gate to the lower level of East Rock. Increasing collision risk.

2011-05-29 · Reported by E · Share · Flag Flagged
- Closed E
  
  Duplicate - noticed this is happening a lot - why?
  
  2011-05-29 · Flag Flagged
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Speeding on quiet street Open

100 Russo Drive Hamden, CT - Hamden

Now that QU is back in session, students have rented a house at the end of Russo Drive. A white Jetta has been flying down this street at speeds over 50MPH. Kids are riding their bikes and this girl almost hit one of my neighbors kids. I will be taking a photo/video and bring it to Hamden PD. A stop sign at Russo/Deerfield would help curb the speeding.

2012-08-31 · Reported by Upset Neighbor (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
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Stop and Shop Plaza stop sign Archived

1245 Dixwell Ave Hamden, CT 06514, USA - Hamden

People going through the plaza have a tendency to ignore the stop sign they just ride through it without stopping, a concern for those who shop and go to school in that area where it is an area of heavy pedestrian activity where people safety should be considered.

2011-01-24 · Reported by Anonymous · Share · Flag Flagged
- Hamden person (Guest)
  
  For the record the stop sign is on private preperty. As such it can not be a law that you must stop. We all know you should for all our safety, BUT put that information in perspective.
  
  2011-01-24 · Flag Flagged
- Closed 0 (Guest)
  
  problem fixed
  
  2011-08-09 · Flag Flagged
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Speeding Traffic Archived

1499 Whitney Ave Whitneyville, CT 06517 - Hamden

Traffic consistently speeds along here around 15-20 mph over the posted speed limit of 30mph. It seems some people should be reminded what a speed limit is for. Many drivers are aggressive and weave around those of us who go 10 over the limit to avoid being run down and honked at.

2008-08-30 · Reported by Scott (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
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Dangerous Trail Crossing Archived

Park Dr New Haven, CT - Hamden

This is a dangerous trail crossing that is unmarked. Friends of East Rock Park is working with the City of New Haven to get crosswalk striping and unobtrusive signs for vehicle traffic in place to increase safety. These improvements should be in place later this summer.

2009-04-27 · Reported by Friends of East Rock Park (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
- Justin Elicker (Guest)
  
  Thanks to lobbying by the Friends of East Rock Park and work by the Transportation, Traffic and Parking Dept, new crosswalks have been installed! Signs will be installed shortly at these locations as well to ensure vehicles are aware there are pedestrians crossing.
  
  Justin Elicker
  www.friendsofeastrockpark.org
  
  2009-09-01 · Flag Flagged
- Closed Justin Elicker (Guest)
  
  Signs were installed at the crosswalk to give warning to oncoming drivers. Thanks to the Parks Department and Traffic and Parking for their help with this!
  
  Justin Elicker
  www.friendsofeastrockpark.org
  
  2009-11-18 · Flag Flagged
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Dangerous Trail Crossing Archived

Park Road New Haven, CT - Hamden

This is a dangerous trail crossing that is unmarked. Friends of East Rock Park is working with the City of New Haven to get crosswalk striping and unobtrusive signs for vehicle traffic in place to increase safety. These improvements should be in place later this summer.

2009-04-27 · Reported by Friends of East Rock Park (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
- Friends of East Rock Park (Guest)
  
  Thanks to lobbying by the Friends of East Rock Park and work by the Transportation, Traffic and Parking Dept, new crosswalks have been installed! Signs will be installed shortly at these locations as well to ensure vehicles are aware there are pedestrians crossing.
  
  Justin Elicker
  www.friendsofeastrockpark.org
  
  2009-09-01 · Flag Flagged
- Closed Justin Elicker (Guest)
  
  Signs were installed at the crosswalk to give warning to oncoming drivers. Thanks to the Parks Department and Traffic and Parking for their help with this!
  
  Justin Elicker
  www.friendsofeastrockpark.org
  
  2009-11-18 · Flag Flagged
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Fire Hydrant Out off Service Moree Than 18 Months Archived

Whitney Ave & Waite Street Hamden, CT 06517, USA - Hamden

The fire hydrant at the corner of Whitney Avenue and Waite Street in Hamden has been out of service for more than a year. This is a public safety issue and should be corrected immediately.

2011-11-18 · Reported by Jeff Brooks (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
- Frank (Guest)
  
  Why unrepaired?
  
  2011-11-18 · Flag Flagged
- Closed jeff4710 (Guest)
  
  The hydrant has been repaired
  
  2011-12-19 · Flag Flagged
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Speeding Archived

74 Woodlawn St Hamden, CT 06517, USA - Spring Glen

Cars Speeding, a speed bump is neeed.

2010-04-20 · Reported by Bill (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
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- Reopened Bill (Guest)
  
  Cars are still speeding.
  
  2010-04-22 · Flag Flagged
- Mark
  
  Slowing speeds to levels that are appropriate for a residential neighborhood would dramatically reduce the risk of injury and property damage and increase quality of life within the neighborhood.
  
  This should be done both with posted signs as well as re-engineering techniques (which, contrary to the city's assertions, do not need to be expensive to install).
  Appropriate speeds are well defined by many progressive local and national governments throughout North America, Europe, Asia and Africa. For example, 20 mile per hour speed limits are increasingly required in residential neighborhoods throughout the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. In Darien and Greenwich, Connecticut, the lives of children are apparently more valuable than they are in the New Haven area, so many residential areas have 15 mile per hour design speeds. In other words, there are many examples that Hamden could draw from if it were to adopt a policy that placed the needs of residents of all ages and abilities above the needs of speeding drivers.
  
  Unfortunately, until this happens, we will continue to see speeding and severe crashes and pay a hefty price for them.
  
  2011-01-05 · Flag Flagged
- Hamden Girl (Guest)
  
  What a dumb post. You think we should all drive 15 to 20 miles an hour. Please move to one of the places you mentioned because the people of Hamden do NOT want this. The Police dept does not want this, and the politicans do not want this. Get a life!
  
  2011-06-25 · Flag Flagged
- Closed Bill (Guest)
  
  a
  
  2011-08-05 · Flag Flagged
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Blighted House holding down neighborhood Archived

28 Paramount Ave Hamden , CT - Hamden

Blighted house in the middle of the street attracting vagrancy and bringing down general appeal and safety of this quiet neighborhood. Have already called the police on loitering incident.

2009-11-03 · Reported by ben (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
- Closed Anonymous
  
  I am pleased to note that work has begun on fixing up the exterior of this house.
  
  2009-12-02 · Flag Flagged
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High Speeders cause accidents/danger Archived

46 Gilbert Ave CT 06514 - Hamden

People coming from both ends speed up to about 50+mph in this area. There are no sidewalks, and lots of kids walking/biking along the road. There was an accident here just one week ago, and I am surprised it is the first! It was clear the black mustang was going very fast as he couldn't even begin to stop before hitting the woman entering her driveway! Coming out of Valley Rd is difficult and dangerous due to speeders, there are several bus stops here and lots of little kids a serious accident is only a matter of time away!

2009-09-15 · Reported by Taylor (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
- Taylor (Guest)
  
  meant to add that accident was the first in recent times, probably not the first!
  
  2009-09-15 · Flag Flagged
- Closed Anonymous
  
  Call the police
  
  2010-04-20 · Flag Flagged
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Speed Limit Light Archived

State Street Hamden, CT - Hamden

State Street is bombarded with speeding cars and reckless motorcycle drivers. It is only a matter of time before someone gets hurt from drivers not paying attention to the speed limit. A warning speed limit light needs to be posted and more police watching for speeders on this street.

2010-09-24 · Reported by Hamden Citizen (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
- life long Hamden Resident (Guest)
  
  Most of the resident of Hamden do not want any change at all. But if we have to change, how about widening the roads in the area of your concern. This way the traffic cam move more smothly and we all get a town better equipped to handle the present population. Short of that we should leave it alone.
  
  2010-09-24 · Flag Flagged
- long enough driver in Hamden (Guest)
  
  State Street in Hamden is a state highway (Rt 5) and I believe the posted speed limit is either 40 or 45 mph. Leave it alone.
  
  2010-09-26 · Flag Flagged
- hamden citizen (Guest)
  
  See that is where you are wrong Mr long enough driver. Nowhere in Hamden is the speed limit over 40 and the speed limit in this area is 35mph so obviously there is a need for more enforcement if even the "long enough" drivers don't know and regard the limits
  
  2010-09-26 · Flag Flagged
- Closed hamden (Guest)
  
  fixed
  
  2011-03-26 · Flag Flagged
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Speeding cars on Morse st Archived

- Hamden

Cars fly up Morse st often in excess of 60mph. Maybe a few days of speed traps will work

2010-03-10 · Reported by East Rock (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
- Mark
  
  Though some level of enforcement is important, I doubt that 24/7 police presence even for a few days would be effective in solving this in the long term.
  
  Have you tried getting a petition together (or asking more neighbors to vote here) for long-term street improvements that could eliminate the speeding issue?
  
  2010-08-01 · Flag Flagged
- Closed None (Guest)
  
  Old topic
  
  2011-01-30 · Flag Flagged
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Speeding on Helen St. Archived

230 Helen St Hamden - Hamden

Speeding on Helen St. is out of control.
I requested 2 years ago that a STOP sign be installed on the corner of Helen and Fairview in order to slow speeders down while approaching the Helen St School. This request was quickly turned down by the city which stated that stop signs encourage drivers to speed up. I noted that a stop sign is posted on the Gorham Ave., the next street over and I rarely see speeders on that street.
It is only a matter of time when a speeder collides with a child going or coming home from school.

2009-08-28 · Reported by Alan Neider (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
- Alan Neider (Guest)
  
  Nothing has changed with this issue except for the fact that the city has repaved the street which will allow for cars to go even faster.
  
  2009-11-08 · Flag Flagged
- Closed Anonymous
  
  Call the police. The city has already responeded.
  
  2010-04-20 · Flag Flagged
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Street snow plowing required Archived

Allene Drive Hamden, CT - Hamden

With the heavy snow last night the road in front of my house could use a good plowing. Looks like one strip of the road was plowed so it's somewhat driveable, however, for safety and parking the rest of the road should be plowed as well.

2009-12-20 · Reported by Stephen Fitzgerald (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
- Closed Steve Fitzgerald
  
  The road was plowed.
  
  2009-12-20 · Flag Flagged
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Speeding In Residential Neighborhood Archived

Carleton Street Between Putnam And Augur Streets Whitneyville Hamden Ct 06517 - Hamden

No speed limit or Children Playing signs on Carleton Street between Putnam and Augur. People speed on this street to get to Hamden Hall or to cut through to Whitney or Putnam Avenues. There are 18 children on this block alone.

2008-06-25 · Reported by Kirsten Bechtel (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
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- The Life Guard (Guest)
  
  524 people viewed this and they got 6 voted to fix it. I rest my case.
  
  2010-12-15 · Flag Flagged
- Melissa (Guest)
  
  Hi, Life Guard, picking on me again, eh? I wasn't the one who reported this issue, but I am interested in how it develops. Certainly traffic, speeding and parking are very real issues in Whitneyville.
  
  2010-12-16 · Flag Flagged
- The Life Guard (Guest)
  
  I agree completely that parking, speeding, and traffic are VERY big concerns for this community. We differ in what to do about it. For the safety of the people living on Carleton Street NO PARKING signs should go up on at least one side if not both. The real problem is with the zoning of the street. The density and population of that block have tripled in my life time alone.
  
  2010-12-16 · Flag Flagged
- Closed KABechtel (Guest)
  
  It cannot be rectified
  
  2011-09-18 · Flag Flagged
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New Traffic Lights at Whitney/Armory Need to be Adjusted Archived

Whitney Avenue At Armory St Hamden, CT - Hamden

Whether intended by the engineers who designed the project or not, the timing of the new traffic signals has resulted in massive traffic jams for vehicles traveling from Armory onto Whitney, particularly during weekday rush hour traffic times. Before the new system came online, a maximum of 5 or 6 cars on Armory would have to wait for a green light, the lights would change quickly, and there would be enough time for all the cars to get onto Whitney. Under the new system, the light turns green less frequently and for a much shorter time, resulting in a backlog of 10 - 12 cars at peak rush hour times. Cars often have to wait for two or three light changes before they can get onto Whitney. The result is a lot of angry drivers, honking horns, and speeding cars that try to get onto Whitney before the light turns red.

The lights needs to be adjusted so that there is a longer green light for vehicles going to Whitney from Armory and so the wait between successive green lights is much more reasonable.

2010-10-18 · Reported by street (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
- street (Guest)
  
  Here is a video that illustrates the problem.
  
  2010-10-21 · Flag Flagged
- Tic Tack (Guest)
  
  Better the cars should wait on Armory then hold cars on Whitney because of shorter green lights on Armory. The big picture is traffic on Whitney must at all cost pass smoothly, unobstructed.
  
  2010-10-23 · Flag Flagged
- street (Guest)
  
  Related issue here:
  http://www.seeclickfix.com/issues/62457
  
  2010-10-25 · Flag Flagged
- Closed street (Guest)
  
  It has been almost a year since the new traffic signals were installed, and it appears that the Town of Hamden and State of CT have done as much adjusting and fine-tuning as they are going to do.
  
  2011-10-18 · Flag Flagged
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late night speeding Open

1376 Shepard Ave Hamden, CT - Hamden

the speeders on shepard ave near eramo terr is out of control .fri and sat nights after the bars close they drive like they are on i-91 . my self and several other people that live in the area have asked for radar up here and we get no reply . hamden help desk is no help ,over the last several weeks i have e-mailed them 3 to 4 time and i have gotten no reply ,some help ????? i guess when a drunk driver hits someone then they will start some radar in the area .its sad that this is how it is .

2012-02-08 · Reported by steve (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
- Dave
  
  After the bars close? At 2am? Who's walking the streets at this hour?
  
  2012-05-04 · Flag Flagged
- Tom Smith
  
  I am a life long Hamden resident and you sound like a new person to the area. The road is no different now than in the past. "YOU" need to try to get along with people and and "WORK" with the police to get what you want. Change does not happen overnight.
  
  2012-05-12 · Flag Flagged
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Motorcyle Noise Open

Murlyn Rd Hamden, CT 06519, USA - Hamden

Motorcyclist use Rt 40 from Whitney Ave late at night and on Weekends to "open up' and the resulting high level of noise is increased by the stone walls beside the road. I live in Mt. Carmel and have been awaken many times by the noise of these speeding cycles.

2010-04-21 · Reported by Stephen Ullman · Share · Flag Flagged
- Bill Baskett (Guest)
  
  Today's (5/15/10) Register reported that Branford is taking action against motorcyle noises by warning first, and then following with fines up to $500 in the near future. Hamden has a serious problem all along Whitney Ave. and Skiff St on into North Haven. I live close to the connector, just above Whitney. The noise from these cycles with illegal exhausts is noise pollution at its worst! I hear many straight pipes and many near straight. The cops were given several noise detectors several months ago. They need to start using them!!!
  
  2010-05-15 · Flag Flagged
- The Horseman (Guest)
  
  I think the cold weather has fixed this problem
  
  2011-01-14 · Flag Flagged
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