Issues: traffic

I think Hoosick and South Lake need to be timed better, coming from South Lake onto Hoosick is a very long light. TOO long.

Call NYSDOT at 388-0380 & they will address your complaint. I agree that the light is too long on Hoosick St.

It is still there, as of Monday 11-22-2011. What seems to be the problem here. That pothole has been there since last spring. It is huge and you must hit it.
Thanks Troy

The Pothole has been fixed!! Thank you to all involved. It's wonderful.

The Pothole has been fixed!! Thank you to all involved. It's wonderful.

This request has been investigaated by DPW Roadway Division and determined that a cavitation review is needed by the Department of Public Utilties. This request will be closed. Thank you for your efforts to build a better Richmond - R. Mulkey

The signal crew did not find any problem with this traffic signal. It is operating at normal capacity.

@jack r

well, i guess it depends on how you define "effective". if you mean you can speed through neighborhoods without a care, no. if you mean slowing down traffic so fatalities are prevented, then yes.

i personally prefer the latter.

there's a light 100 feet away!!!!do we need a light every 100 feet!!! that's ridiculousness. and to make my point clear,i didnt say there shouldnt be a light there. i said the north bound traffic shouldnt have a red while the south bound has a green. having a red then does not allow pedestrians to cross (because south bound traffic is going),and it doesnt even allow cars to make a right turn onto grasso because legion ends there and there is no cars coming from that direction! im fine with both ways having a red so the traffic from legion caan turn onto grasso, but they should be syncronized.

Jack r,

Why don't you schedule a time to come to the department. You can meet with the Traffic Signal Superintendant who will go over the traffic signal plans for both intersections and explain the reason for the current configuration. If you are interested in doing this, send an email to:
transportation@newhavenct.net and we can coordinate a time to meet.

Road width at this intersection cannot accommodate a dedicated turn lane and traffic volume is too high to have one thru lane and one dedicated turn lane. Main St at Woodward Ave (the next intersection just south of this one) has a dedicated turn lane because road width is wide enough.

Thanks for the information. I never thought that the road should be widened to accommodate a dedicated turn lane. It's just that it is impossible to see the oncoming traffic from both lanes when you're trying to turn left from the left lane on Forbes. I figured adding a turning arrow to the existing left lane and giving cars an opportunity to safely turn before the light turns green on the other side would make things a little bit easier/safer during high-traffic hours.

We will need to administer a traffic volume study to determine if a left turn arrow is warranted at this particular intersection. In the meantime, there is an alternate route which you can take (Townsend & Forbes) which has a dedicated left turn arrow.

Thanks!

A signal head was added to indicate the traffic signal phase for pedestrians walking northbound on Orange St. while crossing Elm St.

Issue Closed

Ms. McAulay
I have passed this information on to the State of Connecticut Transportation Dept; since Route 1 is a state road they control the signals. I have been assured they will send someone out to check the timing on that signal.
Judi Sheiffele

Issue has been resolved.

I meant to ask, working yet?

there are 4 way stop signs temporarily

Stop signs are temporarily in place.

Working

Signal Working

Signal Working

Temporary stops signs have been placed at this intersection until the traffic signal can be repaired. Thank you for the post.

The temporary stops have been removed and the lights are back on.
Thank You!

Issue Closed.

I spoke with traffic and parking and they said they would have someone speak with the construction company as it was the same workers that blocked the road on Grove Street illegally yesterday evening. Think that will do anything?

I have been taking pictures of every illegally blocked roadway and unsafe lane blockages I come across as evidence for this matter when it is not resolved. Note picture attached. I could care less if traffic is blocked while I take these pictures.

NHPD is not responding to these complaints. I guess traffic enforcement is no longer part of their responsibilities.

I don't know who did what, but I am assuming that Traffic spoke with the contractor and/or the Police got the message. I now see officers 4 out of 5 times and there has been proper signage for a lane closure- thank you

Thank you. I will forward this to the Signal Division and follow up after it is reviewed.

The signal crew will be inspecting this traffic signal today.

Issue closed

Left Turn Lane arrows added.

This Traffic Signal is under the responsibility of Becker & Becker. They have sub-contracted the work to Rizo Electric - who can be contacted at (203) 731-3131 if any problems occur.

The Transportation, Traffic & Parking Department will take ownership of this signal once the signal inspection is completed. So far, there have been signal issues on May 10, 12 & 19th, between 5-5:30 pm. In order for the city to take ownership, the traffic signal must pass inspection with no problems for 30 days. If a problem occurs during the 30 day period, the inspection time is reset and the 30 day period starts over again.

The Department defers to Rizo Electric if any prolems occur as it is currently not a city owned traffic signal. All posted issues with this traffic signal have been followed up by the department by contacting Rizo Electric.

Thanks for the info. I'll give them a ring next time we notice a flash condition.

I believe this is fixed

Issue Closed

There is some kind of glitch and we are unable to acknowledge this issue on See Click Fix.

However, to answer the question, A work order has been created to adjust the timing of this traffic signal. Techically, we are not going to turn off the traffic signal where State St. is blocked off, as it is a part of the same phase for vehicles traveling southbound on State St, for James St. But since north and south bound traffic is not as heavy since the road closure, we can take some time from the north and south bound signal phase on State St and add it to the Exit 5 off ramp signal phase.

Excellent!! thanks you very much.

It was resolved. Someone finally changed the timing of the light - YEAH!!

Issue closed. Please refer to open issue #96981 for explanation. Thank you.

Issue Closed

A stuck crosswalk signal button is isually the culprit in this area and on Fountain- I have seen people repeatedly press the walk signals over and over- sometimes for 5 minutes.

If T & P monitor this site then why have yet to acknowledge ANY issue I have ever seen except one. Even routine repairs (i.e signals out, signs fallen, etc.) I would feel more confident that this process works if I see an occassional acknowledge or even a it was repaired. If they have to answer the phone to get a complaint anyway isn't easier via the click fix. How hard is it to click and know T&@#$% aware of the issue?? I know they have the personnel resources lol

Thank you John for the phone contact information. I will call tomorrow to report this issue.

fixed

Thanks Justin!!!!

Believe this is fixed.
Thanks!

Yes, this has been resolved. I was there yesterday (2/24/11) and it was much better! Thank you for your help people!

Thank you for posting this issue. We will check the timing and adjust if needed.

Timing at this intersection has been adjusted.

Issue Closed

I wish I had a nickle for evertime some milk-fed fratboy used the term DIY without really even understanding where the term comes from.

MFFB,

I'm going to conclude my conversation with you but I'm going to use some big adult words so try to read slowly and carefully.
DIY is about individuality and personal freedom, not about insular disengagement, and not about taking responsibility for the irresponsibility of others.

I'll close it, but I hope somebody remembers this when some other place in town needs new traffic signals..taking these would be a two-fer.