Issues: road safety

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3 way stop unsafe Closed

Eagle St New Haven, CT - East Rock

At Nash and Eagle there is no west-bound stop sign on Eagle St. Often, speeding cars cutting through the neighborhood accelerate through this intersection. With the new school being built, it's about time to put in a traffic calming stop sign.

2011-10-24 · Reported by Thomas (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
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- Reopened Department of Transportation, Traffic and Parking
  
  Sorry about that, didn't mean to close this again.
  
  2012-12-17 · Flag Flagged
- MechanicStRes (Guest)
  
  Thanks for installing an all-way stop here! Could a stop bar get painted though? I nearly flew through the stop sign when it first went up because I wasn't looking for it. A stop bar with stop painted across the top would help!
  
  2013-05-28 · Flag Flagged
- Closed Thomas (Guest)
  
  Thanks for the new signs. We feel safer already, and they're just in time for the playground installation. I won't reopen this thread, I promise!
  
  2013-06-16 · Flag Flagged
- Anonymous
  
  Thanks for fixing this issue!
  
  2013-06-16 · Flag Flagged
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Re-Open State St. Bridge Open

1055-1079 State St New Haven, CT - East Rock

The State St. Bridge, over the Mill River, is now going on two years past its completion date. The city engineering department claimed that they would start working on a plan, in December 2011, to solve the water pollution issue, which has delayed the bridge reconstruction. Any progress on that plan?
Because State St. is closed, and Trumbull St. is now only one way, heading West, Willow St. has become a traffic nightmare and a public safety issue.
On Tuesday evening, because of the city's poor planning, the usual evening traffic jam, on Willow St. caused a major public safety issue, when two New Haven police cars, heading West (on Willow), and two New Haven Fire trucks, heading East (also on Willow), were stuck for at least five minutes, while car commuters totally blocked both lanes, preventing anyone from moving. Willow St. cannot handle thousands of cars per day. The noise pollution, air pollution, speeding, traffic jams and blocking emergency vehicles needs to stop.
The city needs to get its @ss in gear and fix the State St. Bridge.

2012-06-01 · Reported by Emergency vehicles stuck in traffic (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
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- chicxulub (Guest)
  
  The tide surge, from TS Sandy, was flowing over the banks of the Mill RIver, yesterday morning. I didn't see anyone from the construction company around, as I was able to walk all around the site unmolested, except for the guy who stopped to ask me if I saw a "dead body" anywhere in the vicinity [no dead bodies did I see - man I love New Haven].
  
  At approximately 12:30, The water was about an inch below the temporary pedestrian bridge, and flowing into the containment area, from which the polluted ground water is allegedly being pumped. Good luck with that!
  The city must use the Mayan Long Count calendar to figure construction schedules...
  
  What do you want to bet that everyone shows up early, for the photo op, when this minor bridge is re-opened?
  
  2012-10-30 · Flag Flagged
- bridge to nowhere (Guest)
  
  I'm sure a Chinese construction company could finish this job, from design to completion, in a few weeks, for a lot less money (smaller bribes?).
  
  2012-11-29 · Flag Flagged
- pounding relief (Guest)
  
  Work has begun, again (12/28/2012). Piles are being driven into the river bed.
  
  2012-12-29 · Flag Flagged
- bridge to nowhere (Guest)
  
  The entire project is a debacle, from start to [finish] no end in site. The city engineer is retiring, so I expect this mess to drag on for years.
  
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Speeding Heavy Traffic Safety Issue Archived

787 Whitney Avenue New Haven, CT - East Rock

Due to heavy traffic and speeding, the safety of us neighbors who live on Burns Road is in danger.
Please, consider this an official request for either Burns Road to have speed bumps added to the street to slow down traffic or better yet to make Burns Road a one way street.

2011-11-29 · Reported by V · Share · Flag Flagged
- V
  
  Speeding is still very present on Burns Road.
  Is there a way to at least alert and slow down the traffic and speeding?
  
  2012-10-25 · Flag Flagged
- Closed V
  
  unfortunately, the issue has not & most likely will not be resolved as speeding and heavy traffic flow is present in most of east rock.
  
  2013-02-04 · Flag Flagged
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Needs a posted speed limit sign Acknowledged

Eld Street New Haven, CT - SOHU

Not sure why but in the past 2 months the rate and speed of traffic up Eld (from State to Orange) has increased markedly. There are no posted speed limits on Eld Street and the cars race up the street dangerously. A posted sign may cut down on some of this aggressive driving. Failing that, perhaps speed bumps are in order.

2011-06-19 · Reported by Anonymous · Share · Flag Flagged
- Acknowledged by: City Of New Haven
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- J (Guest)
  
  Dear Eld Street Resident (and neighbor!),
  
  I agree about the garbage truck; nearly sideswipped my car this morning. Have you tried complaining to John's Refuse directly? I feel like standing out in front of the truck when it races up the street and speaking to the driver, but that may not be the optimal strategy.
  
  2011-06-21 · Flag Flagged
- Mark
  
  That would be amazing, J. Good luck with the application.
  
  If you would like to join the New Haven Safe Streets Coalition (CT Livable Streets Campaign), a signup form / survey is available at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/streets2010.
  
  2011-06-21 · Flag Flagged
- Acknowledged Department of Transportation, Traffic and Parking
  
  Has a Complete Streets Project Request been submitted in regards to this issue?
  
  2012-08-15 · Flag Flagged
- J
  
  No, a Complete Streets request has not been made at this time. Is that required for a new sign?
  
  2012-08-28 · Flag Flagged
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Traffic improvement needed Open

1-71 Ridge St New Haven, CT 06511, USA - Cedar Hill

This extremely steep hill has an incredible rate of speeding and dangerous driving for a one-way street.

Having been in the neighborhood several times recently, I saw some of the most dangerous interactions I've ever seen between cars and children. There are many, many families on this block and their children are often playing on the sidewalk.

I think the best solution would be to add a mid-block crossing at the top (because you can't really expect children to walk up and down a large hill just to cross the street) and to make the entire street 15 mph instead of 25. I'd also add a speedbump both going up AND down--I've seen cars fly up the hill and then go down it at 40 mph.

I spoke to several families on the street who all asked that something be done about this.

thanks--

2010-10-05 · Reported by Anonymous · Share · Flag Flagged
- Mark
  
  I agree with all of this. These types of improvements would be great and make the neighborhood much more livable.
  
  Have you considered submitting a "Complete Streets" request using the city's new policy? Your Alderman should be aware of how to do this.
  
  2010-10-05 · Flag Flagged
- David Streever
  
  embarrassingly, I didn't know how to do that! I'll write Justin. Thanks Mark.
  
  2010-10-05 · Flag Flagged
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speeding Acknowledged

English Dr New Haven, CT - East Rock

walking either up or down english dr has become extremily dangerous,due to the speeding/racing bycyclist and cars.we are unable to use trails due to a disabilty(cane)and also pushing a baby carriage.15mph is posted but ignored.request speed humps installed in intrevals mirroring the neighboring streets.before somebody gets injured or worse.

2012-05-18 · Reported by state st resident · Share · Flag Flagged
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- state st resident
  
  should my handicapp or having a child limit my ability from enjoying the summit.also all paved roads leading to the summit lead to the one road that is open to all traffic..
  
  2012-05-18 · Flag Flagged
- CT Livable Streets Campaign
  
  Speed limits in the park should be set at 10 miles per hour and self-enforced through traffic calming. That's the only way to make it a space that is enjoyable for recreation. The current configuration of the road as a speedway is unacceptable and in fact has caused many serious injuries.
  
  2012-05-18 · Flag Flagged
- Acknowledged Parks Department
  
  The issue has been inspected and prioritized for action.
  
  2013-01-16 · Flag Flagged
- Mark
  
  What type of action, Parks Department? Will the city post new speed limits?
  
  2013-01-21 · Flag Flagged
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Dangerous driving on Edwards Archived

100 Edwards St New Haven, CT 06511, USA - Bishop-Hine

I have seen many accidents and near accidents on Edwards Street. Cars driving between Orange and State on Edwards really speed, and there are a lot of hidden driveways. Hence, as cars pull in and out of the driveways, speeding cars can't slow down fast enough and hit them.

There isn't much that can be done about the hidden driveways, but what about the speeding? Maybe one of those "this is your speed" signs would at least encourage people to slow down?

2010-03-30 · Reported by Amanda Gregg · Share · Flag Flagged
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- Mark
  
  Agree. See possible solutions at http://www.seeclickfix.com/issues/60039
  
  2010-10-05 · Flag Flagged
- Closed Amanda G.
  
  New stuff on Edwards between Orange and Whitney should slow things down
  
  2011-08-20 · Flag Flagged
- Amanda Gregg
  
  New stuff on Edwards between Orange and Whitney should slow things down
  
  2011-08-20 · Flag Flagged
- Amanda Gregg
  
  New construction on Edwards between Orange and Whitney should slow things down
  
  2011-08-20 · Flag Flagged
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another yale shuttle issue Archived

444 Orange St New Haven, CT 06511 - East Rock

yale shuttle # 90 sped up to pass two cyclists ( on orange before the bike lane starts; there is not enough room to pass safely, but especially because we were passing a parked school bus). the driver was speeding too fast to notice he/she was ignoring a pedestrian at the in-street crosswalk sign, then ran a red light at orange and humphrey. (approx 11:50 a.m.) truly a trifecta of bad driving, if you will.

2009-07-20 · Reported by juli · Share · Flag Flagged
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- Resident (Guest)
  
  It's great they are holding speed to 20 MPH. That reduces noise, makes pedestrians and cyclists much more comfortable, reduces injury risks and gives them more stopping time if they need it.
  
  The next step is that the city should lower speed limits to 20MPH on all those streets, so drivers following the buses don't get frustrated and so they have to drive a sensible speed as well. In most cities around the world, top speed limits in residential areas are limited to 15MPH or 20MPH.
  
  I don't know why New Haven needs to preserve its dangerous 25MPH speed limits, which just end up killing people and making neighborhood uninhabitable.
  
  2009-07-30 · Flag Flagged
- Ben (Guest)
  
  its really 20 mph in most cities in residential areas?
  Which ones?
  
  2009-07-30 · Flag Flagged
- Resident (Guest)
  
  It's a worldwide guideline. The Netherlands, UK, Germany, every single country in Northern Europe, and many cities in Japan have 30KPH (18mph) speed limits in all residential areas, to name just a few. Graz, a major city in Austria, recently adopted a 30 kph (18 mph) limit through most of the entire city, cutting serious casualties by over a quarter and dramatically reducing noise and air pollution. Though the public was initially divided on the change, 8 out of 10 residents there now support the lower speed limits.
  
  Around here, Greenwich, Darien and many other Connecticut towns have 15 or 20mph speed limits posted in residential areas. I don't see why the lives, property and health of Greenwich residents are more valuable than New Haveners.
  
  2009-07-30 · Flag Flagged
- Ben (Guest)
  
  agreed.
  just curious.
  
  2009-07-30 · Flag Flagged
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Utillity cut causing sink hole Archived

407 Humphrey St New Haven, CT 06511 - Bishop-Hine

There is a large sinking / patched cut here. I'm not sure if it qualifies as a pot hole cuz its just too large. I would call it more like a reverse speed bump.

It looks like this was caused by some sort of utility cut in the asphalt.

-Kam

2008-09-03 · Reported by Kam Lasater · Share · Flag Flagged
- Kam Lasater
  
  This appears to have been repaved. I saw it from the side walk. I'll reopen if a ride on a bike doesn't seem as smooth as it looked.
  
  -Kam
  
  2008-10-02 · Flag Flagged
- Ben (Guest)
  
  It's Opened up again. See Photo.
  
  2009-02-01 · Flag Flagged
- ben (Guest)
  
  DPW filled the potholes today.
  Thanks
  
  2009-02-11 · Flag Flagged
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Faded Crosswalk, Lack of Signs and Extremely Dangerous Speeding Archived

- East Rock

There apparently used to be a crosswalk at Nicoll and Mitchell, but it has faded almost completely out of existence. How are people from East Rock supposed to access the playing fields or the school? By jaywalking? The crosswalks should be restored and pedestrian signage deployed in the street, like most other towns in the Northeast have. That would begin to bring the speeds down on this street, which is posted at 25mph but in reality has traffic speeds of 35-40 -- especially dangerous considering the limited visibility around some of the corners.

2008-08-26 · Reported by Mark · Share · Flag Flagged
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- Justin Elicker (Guest)
  
  This intersection clearly needs some pedestrian and traffic calming safety infrastructure, as does Mitchell and Anderson. I plan to aggressively advocate for these issues if elected alderman.
  
  Justin Elicker
  www.elicker2009.com
  
  2009-09-14 · Flag Flagged
- Mark
  
  Can a crosswalk be striped here this April?
  
  2010-02-26 · Flag Flagged
- Mark
  
  It sounds from another nearby issue that a crosswalk will be added here.
  
  For a discussion of how to improve safety at these intersections, see http://www.seeclickfix.com/issues/66758-bushes-obstruct-view. Mitchell Drive has been an issue for a long time and I would like to see some type of long-term improvements.
  
  2010-11-29 · Flag Flagged
- Closed CB (Guest)
  
  they were repainted over the summer
  
  2011-02-05 · Flag Flagged
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Speeding Open

192 Mitchell Drive New Haven, CT - East Rock

Can New Haven install a speed bump or speed display around 192 Mitchell Drive? It is centrally located to an area of children now under 5 and traffic is encouraged to speed here since there is a nice stretch of road with no speed control.

2012-08-27 · Reported by Anonymous · Share · Flag Flagged
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- I'm polluting the air, so you don't have to (Guest)
  
  The city really is not interested in doing anything which could be perceived as inconveniencing the, mainly suburban, drivers who use the Willow St., Mitchell Drive, I91 car sewer, because, you know that speeding to one's destination thirty seconds faster is more important than the quality of life of the residents of Goatville / East Rock.
  This preference for cars over people is evident in the lack of a safe pedestrian crossing, at the I91 Willow St. entrance ramp.
  
  2012-08-27 · Flag Flagged
- Justin Elicker
  
  I've been working with the City Engineer to address the speeding and dangerous driving along Cold Spring St. and Mitchell Drive. We're looking at implementing a traffic calming plan which will include a bike lane on MItchell Drive, bump outs at the intersection of Orange and Cold Spring, and bump outs along Cold Spring. The project is a somewhat costly one and therefore will take some time and effort.
  
  In the meantime, I will ask Traffic and Parking to put an in-street pedestrian sign at the corner of Mitchell and Anderson. The signs can help slow traffic some.
  
  Thanks for reporting this.
  
  Justin Elicker
  Ward 10 Alderman
  justin.elicker@gmail.com
  
  2012-08-29 · Flag Flagged
- Mark
  
  Thanks for the update, Justin. I'm glad the City has been looking into speeding here.
  
  I disagree that solutions have to take time. In Europe, when local residents are fed up with the condition of their streets, they take direct action. Locally, Saint Louis recently installed bump outs essentially for free, by using planters marked with reflective materials, throughout its downtown.
  
  Another example from the US:
  
  "Littleton experimented with crosswalks, bump-outs, medians and diagonal parking before deciding which traffic calming measures they wanted to adopt permanently." See image: http://www.pps.org/projects/littletonnh/
  
  These types of changes essentially can be made overnight, and at almost no cost - similar to the in-street pedestrian bollards in that sense.
  
  We need creativity and smart policy at City Hall to solve problems, not time or money.
  
  2012-08-30 · Flag Flagged
- Rob Smuts
  
  This issue was recategorized from Other to Traffic/Road Safety.
  
  2012-11-12 · Flag Flagged
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Car Speeding and Honking down Pearl St. Archived

23 Pearl St New Haven, CT - SOHU

3 different times yesterday evening a car sped down pearl and honked very quickly 6 times, somewhere around the bottom quarter of the street.

2012-08-07 · Reported by pfanning · Share · Flag Flagged
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- pfanning
  
  The police were called, wanted to make my neighbors aware of it as well.
  
  2012-08-07 · Flag Flagged
- Me (Guest)
  
  It was probably a cab. and don't waste your time calling the Police they won't respond to MV complaints. EVER !
  
  I have complained to my District Supervisor about where they store dirt bikes for 6 years and nothing. Cars traveling down a one way street the wrong way daily- nothing- Unregistered cars driving like idiots-speeding-Nothing.
  But kids with a basketball hoop in the street- that he's on. Cluttered yards in the neighborhood- that he's on.
  Someone please explain those priorities to me?
  
  2012-08-07 · Flag Flagged
- Mark
  
  Has anyone asked the NHPD how many tickets have been given out specifically in East Rock (not including Whitney Avenue or State Street, which have state-funded stings) for the following illegal behaviors over the past 2 years?
  
  1) Speeding
  2) Noise violations
  3) Running red lights
  
  I would not be surprised if the answer is "close to 0" for all of the above.
  
  "Without knowledge action is useless, and knowledge without action is futile." -Abu Bakr
  
  2012-08-30 · Flag Flagged
- Closed pfanning
  
  closing issue, was not a repeated problem
  
  2012-09-17 · Flag Flagged
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Speeding tow trucks Archived

99 Bishop St. New Haven, CT 06511, USA - Bishop-Hine

I just witness three tow trucks in a row driving up Bishop toward Orange St. traveling AT LEAST 50 m.p.h. This is a 25 m.p.h. street and these tow trucks, which are undoubtedly being contracted by the city to two vehicles for street cleaning on this street and others today, should be ticketed. Everyday I see vehicles traveling at excessive rates of speed up this street. I have lived here for two years and not once have I seen a traffic officer with a speed gun on this street.

2010-07-14 · Reported by cjzurcher · Share · Flag Flagged
- Closed Please do not overpost (Guest)
  
  issue already has a ticket open
  
  2010-07-14 · Flag Flagged
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FedEx Runs Red - NHPD Ignores Archived

Orange And Humphrey New Haven, CT 06511, USA - SOHU

Once again it appears that FedEx is not concerned with training their drivers to follow basic traffic regulations. Also the lack of enforcement by the police is clearly encouraging drivers to brazenly disregard the safety of others in favor of their own convenience. This driver crossed the entire intersection on red while an NHPD car sat writing up a fender bender and did not even bat an eye.

2010-05-11 · Reported by Derek · Share · Flag Flagged
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- jhc (Guest)
  
  Several people posted about cops watching red light runners while not writing tix. They were on secret assignment.
  
  2010-05-13 · Flag Flagged
- fyi (Guest)
  
  Not sure if anyone noticed, but the red light is facing the biker, making the light green for the FedEx driver. Just wanted to point this out, though I have little doubt he runs his fair share of red lights. :)
  
  2010-05-13 · Flag Flagged
- Derek
  
  fyi - the green light of the traffic light that is just visible over the truck is lit. I actually have video (this is just a still) I record my commute as insurance for when a wild auto driver does me in at least my surviving heirs can know what happened. This driver didn't just "squeeze the lemon" - that was the three or four cars in front of him. He actually entered the intersection AFTER the light changed.
  Of course, there are those studies that show how a complete lack of traffic signals of any sort like in many Indian cities force drivers and pedestrians alike to be more cautious. Perhaps the New Haven driving style is just evidence of a progressive streak?
  
  2010-05-13 · Flag Flagged
- Closed Derek (Guest)
  
  No one in any official capacity, be it FedEx or the City of New Haven seems to find this issue worthy of comment. It was worth a try.
  
  2010-05-27 · Flag Flagged
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Excessive speeding on residential street Open

59 Pearl St New Haven, CT - SOHU

Pearl St connects Orange and State, which means that many people use to get from one side of the neighborhood to the other. However, some of these people fly up this street at a very high rate of speed, putting pedestrians and cyclists in danger. One man on a motorcycle enters Pearl, stops, revs his engine, and then takes off in a way that squeals his tires. This is not just a residential street: several families on this street have small children who could easily be killed because of the careless speeders who don't even have time to notice where they are going or what they might have hit. We need speed humps on this street -- BADLY.

2011-09-01 · Reported by KRP · Share · Flag Flagged
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- Closed KRP
  
  Resolved
  
  2011-09-18 · Flag Flagged
- Reopened KRP
  
  I closed the wrong issue. This one is still an issue that needs to be resolved.
  
  2011-09-18 · Flag Flagged
- Mark
  
  Anyone interested in doing the form? Perhaps one of the new Alderpersons from the area will.
  
  2011-10-14 · Flag Flagged
- Mark
  
  This still hasn't been addressed
  
  See related comment at http://www.seeclickfix.com/issues/229838-repave-pearl-street
  
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17/19 Eld is an abomination Open

17 Eld St New Haven, CT - SOHU

17/19 Eld St is suffering from an absentee landlord. Not only is the building in poor esthetic condition (needs to be painted badly), it also has several broken windows on the third level and there are clearly pigeons living in that area (and likely other critters, too). The lower two levels are rented and I do not think the third level is living space, but it cannot be good for this area to be exposed to the elements and animals in the way that it is. In addition, a very cheap fix was applied to the roof when sections of it tumbled down in the hurricane and snow storm earlier this year. I think the owner/managers of this building should be ashamed of the appearance and potential safety issues of leaving their building in this condition.

2012-08-21 · Reported by Concerned SOHU member (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
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- LCI Watcher
  
  LCI has issued a Warning for trash can violations. We will follow up with the owner about the blight.
  
  2012-08-23 · Flag Flagged
- J
  
  Thanks LCI!
  
  2012-08-23 · Flag Flagged
- Alder Doug Hausladen (D-7)
  
  Thank you LCI!
  
  2012-08-23 · Flag Flagged
- Concerned SOHU member (Guest)
  
  Thank you, LCI. I would be very interested in reading followup on the blight response from the owner. Thank you for the important community work that you do.
  
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Expand Mechanic Street Triangle Park and Implement Traffic Calming Measure Open

Lawrence Street And State Street New Haven, CT - East Rock

A number of folks have noted traffic safety concerns at this location. At the same time folks have really come to enjoy the pocket park. A kind neighbor has created the following suggestion for how to improve both situations. See attached for his suggestion as well as some temporary measures to pilot the idea.

2012-07-23 · Reported by BenFB · Share · Flag Flagged
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- Melissa Goodall
  
  If we did this, we could possibly move the market to the new park...
  
  2012-08-09 · Flag Flagged
- BenFB
  
  Agreed Melissa!
  
  2012-08-09 · Flag Flagged
- benhv
  
  There was also a suggestion from a neighbor to block off little mechanic instead.
  
  2012-08-11 · Flag Flagged
- Mark
  
  A pop-up party is a great idea! Let me know if I can help. Some other ideas: http://ctdatahaven.org/know/index.php/File:Tactical_Urbanism_Guide_2011_sml.pdf
  
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Huge pile of trash blocking entire sidewalk. Archived

273 Humphrey St New Haven, CT 06511 - SOHU

Public safety issue.
Looks like someone emptied there entire apartment onto the sidewalk.
LCI, could you get this?

2008-09-06 · Reported by Ben (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
- ben (Guest)
  
  This has not been fixed.
  The pile now includes half a toilet, a dresser some books and a bunch of other miscellaneous garbage.
  
  2008-09-21 · Flag Flagged
- Ben (Guest)
  
  Fixed...Thanks.
  
  2008-12-02 · Flag Flagged
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UI installing double poles Archived

463-491 Orange St New Haven, CT 06511, USA - SOHU

UI is installing new double poles up and down this part of Orange St and into the side streets, just as we're getting some traction on the dangerous and ugly examples on Upper State St (see here for related issue: http://www.seeclickfix.com/issues/55207 ).

This is about long-term safety as well as short-term aesthetics; there are abandoned UI poles in the back yards of many streets in this part of East Rock. If wiring needs to be moved or re-strung, let's have a proper plan from UI that addresses the abandoned or dodgily shored-up double poles that litter our 'hood. Thanks!

2010-10-21 · Reported by East Rockette (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
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- Ben (Admin)
  
  UI is responsible for getting the other co's to remove their wires. The pressure needs to be placed on UI so they can place the pressure on the other co's.
  
  Not an expert but I have been a construction manager on a project where poles were added and relocated.
  
  2010-10-21 · Flag Flagged
- Cyn (Guest)
  
  When a new UI pole went in in front of my house, I was thrilled because the old one is dodgy. But I've been waiting months for other services to be moved from the old pole to the new. So now I have two...I guess it's better than having one or two in my back yard. Thanks for raising this issue.
  
  2010-10-22 · Flag Flagged
- Ben (Admin)
  
  It would be nice to have some assistance from the city on this. Many of the poles at the corner cause cars not to see pedestrians leaving the sidewalk and entering the roadway.
  Humphrey and State is very dangerous as of now with the double polls.
  
  2010-11-29 · Flag Flagged
- Closed East Rockette (Guest)
  
  No new double-poles in a while.
  
  2011-04-25 · Flag Flagged
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[content removed] speeding through neighborhood Archived

Clark Street New Haven, CT - SOHU

Clark Street is religiously used as a cut through to Orange or State. Fine, I accept that. But, as a resident I'd like to see something done about the absurd speeds a lot of these drivers are hitting. Although it would be annoying for me to navigate daily with my car I think a very good solution would be speed humps. Either that or a toll booth...

2011-12-22 · Reported by Marie (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
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- Closed marie (Guest)
  
  because.
  
  2012-01-04 · Flag Flagged
- marie (Guest)
  
  complain to your hearts content, under your OWN post. this one is closed.
  
  2012-01-04 · Flag Flagged
- Reopened J & R (Guest)
  
  It was unfairly closed.
  
  2012-01-04 · Flag Flagged
- Closed marie (Guest)
  
  it's my post to close. we can play this all day.
  
  2012-01-04 · Flag Flagged
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Dangerous Trail Crossing Archived

English Dr New Haven, CT - East Rock

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
- ben (Guest)
  
  Just read this article in the NHI:
  http://www.newhavenindependent.org/archives/2009/08/cyclist_struck_1.php#016363more
  
  My wife was nearly struck here as well while riding her bike. Its too bad that cyclists and pedestrians are not favored on this park road.
  
  FERP: what other plans does the city have for English Drive? Bike Lanes maybe?
  
  2009-08-04 · Flag Flagged
- Brian Tang
  
  I believe the crosswalk has been striped, as FERP envisaged when this clicket was opened. (Yay!)
  
  2009-08-30 · Flag Flagged
- Closed Anonymous
  
  This issue was closed
  
  2009-08-30 · 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
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4-way stop usually ignored Archived

158 Cold Spring St New Haven, CT 06511 - East Rock

I think that 90% of drivers slow down and then go right through this intersection rather than making a complete stop. I worry about all of the pedestrians in this neighborhood who are put at risk by these dangerous drivers (who are also usually speeding between stop signs, as if that's an efficient way to drive!!)

2009-01-20 · Reported by NWB (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
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- Justin Elicker (Guest)
  
  I'm hosting a meeting tonight (Tuesday, June 9) to discuss traffic and crime issues in Northern East Rock. The meeting will be at Wilbur Cross High School at 7pm. Please come and help us design an overall plan for addressing these issues in East Rock. And email me at justinelicker@gmail.com if you can't make it but want to be involved.
  
  Justin Elicker
  www.elicker2009.com
  
  2009-06-09 · Flag Flagged
- nwb (Guest)
  
  I saw the police ticketing two drivers on Cold Spring yesterday and - i could be imagining, but - people seem to be driving more cautiously today (for example, stopping at Livingston and Everit instead of rolling through).
  
  2009-06-23 · Flag Flagged
- nwb (Guest)
  
  It seems that the New Haven PD has been stepping up enforcement at this intersection lately as I've seen motorcycle cops pulling people over for running the 4-way stop on multiple occasions. (Hooray!) So I'll close this issue for now, only because it's been open for a really long time and conditions seem to be improving, if marginally. Thanks.
  
  2009-09-30 · Flag Flagged
- Closed nwb (Guest)
  
  see comment
  
  2009-09-30 · Flag Flagged
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No Thru Trucks Archived

268 Willow St New Haven, CT 06511 - East Rock

There is an almost constant stream of trucks traveling up and down Willow St. They are dangerous because there isn't enough room for them on this narrow street. There are signs posted saying "No Thru Trucks" but nobody pays attention to them. The police in New Haven are cracking down on all of the bike riders in the city, but giant speeding trucks traveling on narrow streets that can barely fit cars are just fine! They endanger pedestrians, cars, bikers, and they rip down branches from the trees as they speed along.

2009-01-04 · Reported by RIJ (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
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- Justin Elicker (Guest)
  
  I just sent an email to Traffic and Parking. A possible way to increase pedestrian safety and slow down the trucks would be to put an in-street pedestrian crosswalk sign in front of Archie Moore's at the intersection of Willow and Anderson. I'll let you guys know what I hear.
  
  -Justin Elicker
  
  2009-01-25 · Flag Flagged
- DEZ (Guest)
  
  We deal with this same issue on Front Street in Fair Haven. As long as the trucks have business within the city, they are not considered thru trucks. The 'thru' pertains to trucks using Willow as a 'cut thru' to a different town. The speeding issue is another story.
  
  2009-01-25 · Flag Flagged
- schummi (Guest)
  
  I was told by a cop that the "thru" pertained to trucks using Willow St. as an "extended entrance" to I91. I don't know what kind of "cut thru to a different town" it could be since its not anywhere near another town, and if that's what the sign meant then why aren't similar signs on all the streets that run parallel to Willow?
  
  2009-01-25 · Flag Flagged
- DEZ (Guest)
  
  Our 'No Thru Trucks' sign was placed there after residents complained about the truck traffic. We thought it would STOP the traffic altogether, but were told at a QRCG meeting by Mike P. that it pertains to trucks getting off of the highway and using city streets to bypass highway traffic on their way to destinations outside of New Haven. We were told that if a truck has legitimate business in the city, then they legally can use any city street. Front Street is narrower than Willow and is built on river bank sand. Our houses bounce when trucks speed by. The issue we have faced is enforcement of traffic speed as a way to deter the traffic issue.
  
  2009-01-25 · Flag Flagged
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Pedestrian signal changes too quickly Archived

325 Whitney Ave New Haven, CT 06511 - Bishop-Hine

The "walk" signals in this intersection do not give enough time to safely cross the street. I barely make it as a young, healthy adult--I can't imagine that the elderly or people with kids can make it before cars start speeding through again.

2009-01-19 · Reported by Anonymous · Share · Flag Flagged
- Closed Anonymous
  
  Because it's not going to get fixed and I am sick of getting this website's emails about it
  
  2010-04-30 · Flag Flagged
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dead squirrels Archived

79 Edwards St New Haven, CT 06511 - Bishop-Hine

There are two dead squirrels at the base of an utility/electrical box that has a loud fan. The squirrels may be diseased or were perhaps electrocuted. The box should be checked for safety and the animal remains properly disposed of.

2009-08-22 · Reported by alissa (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
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- Ben Berkowitz
  
  That is really weird. See the photo AT&T
  
  2009-08-31 · Flag Flagged
- Alissa (Guest)
  
  I know, right???
  
  Do we need to contact AT&T or the city to take care of this or is this posting and notification to the watchers enough?
  
  2009-09-01 · Flag Flagged
- Eddie (Guest)
  
  Is it possible to close this?
  
  2010-03-02 · Flag Flagged
- Closed Ben (Admin)
  
  You can close by hitting the close button.
  I just did.
  
  2010-03-02 · Flag Flagged
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Speeding on Whitney Avenue Archived

805 Whitney Ave New Haven, CT - East Rock

People are driving from 40mph upwards in a 25mph zone in front of a residential area. It is also in front of Edgerton Park where lots of families with small children cross Whitney. Is it possible to slow traffic coming into New Haven on Whitney Avenue here?

Drivers don't notice the speed limit change because of the hill and an almost immediate transition from a wide street "highway" feel into a neighborhood with on street parking.

I propose installing a "green" median with trees and flowers to match the park, and a painted crosswalk (without traffic lights) to provide safe crossing for pedestrians without halting traffic completely? It would also be a good spot to put a "Welcome to New Haven" sign to add a nice effect.

2010-02-22 · Reported by Melissa (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
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- Melissa (Guest)
  
  Thanks, Slow, Child. I hope more people will rally round this idea.
  
  2010-03-02 · Flag Flagged
- Brian Tang
  
  Wow. There is space!
  
  You should definitely get in touch with Transportation, Traffic and Parking to see what kind of grant programs might be out there:
  http://www.cityofnewhaven.com/TrafficParking/GeneralInfo.asp
  
  2010-03-09 · Flag Flagged
- Mark
  
  I really like this idea. It would create a "gateway effect," which is important for economic development.
  
  Curb extensions could also add to the feeling of a more pedestrian-friendly avenue. Some of the intersections could really use them, as they'd allow pedestrians to stand out farther into the road, reducing crossing distances significantly. Until funds became available to build this critical infrastructure, temporary curb extensions (like shown in attached photo) could be installed very cheaply. These are regularly used in other cities, can last for years with very little maintenance overhead, and converted to permanent bulb-outs when funds allow.
  
  2010-03-15 · Flag Flagged
- Anonymous
  
  Great points, Mark! The curb extensions would be a good temporary measure.
  
  2010-03-16 · Flag Flagged
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Dead Tree - Needs Removal Archived

151 Livingston St New Haven, CT 06511 - East Rock

There is a dead tree here that needs removal.

I just sent an email to the Parks Department who takes care of New Haven's street trees. Of course, there is a long list of trees that need to be removed, but the fact that this tree and the other one further north on Livingston are so close to Hooker and the concerns for passing school children's safety makes the trees' removal a bit more urgent.

Will let you know what I hear.

Justin Elicker
www.elicker2009.com

2009-05-22 · Reported by Justin Elicker (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
- Steve Strom (Guest)
  
  Thanks Justin. Your quick response and email on behalf of the safety of the Hooker School kids and the beauty of the neighborhood is greatly appreciated. Now let's see how long it takes the city to act.
  
  2009-05-22 · Flag Flagged
- Anonymous
  
  It's been fixed - see other comment
  
  2009-08-04 · Flag Flagged
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Playground gate at East Rock Park needs new gate latches that work Archived

East Rock Park -- Playground New Haven, CT - East Rock

The playground at East Rock Park (College Woods) is heavily used but for as long as I can remember, the latches at the two gates have never worked. This ain't good, folks. It's a safety issue for the kids who play there and a peace of mind issue for the parents of the kids.

2010-03-21 · Reported by Eva G. (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
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- Justin Elicker (Guest)
  
  The Parks Department said they would take care of the issue shortly. Thanks for pointing this out.
  
  Justin Elicker
  Ward 10 Alderman
  justin.elicker@gmail.com
  
  2010-03-29 · Flag Flagged
- Eva G. (Guest)
  
  I don't know how to change the map image -- which Justin correctly notes is incorrect -- but it's definitely my fault. Sorry everybody.
  -- Eva
  
  2010-03-29 · Flag Flagged
- Closed Eva (Guest)
  
  The latches seem to work fine; at least, they did on April 2. Thanks, everyone.
  
  2010-04-03 · Flag Flagged
- Justin Elicker (Guest)
  
  Thanks for posting this Eva and thanks to Christy Hass and Ranger Dan from the Parks Department for responding so quickly.
  
  I suspect the latches will get bent out of place again. When this happens next time either post again to seeclickfix or email me directly and we should get it fixed much faster. Thanks!
  
  Justin Elicker
  Ward 10 Alderman
  justin.elicker@gmail.com
  
  2010-04-06 · Flag Flagged
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speeding cars, buses and trucks Archived

206 Willow St New Haven, CT 06511 - East Rock

speeding cars, school buses and trucks, reaching speeds 40mph+ blasting car stereos morning, noon and night.

2009-06-23 · Reported by np (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
- Justin Elicker (Guest)
  
  As a temporary way to bring attention to this issue, I requested that the city put a speed trailer on this section of Willow. They agreed and you should see it go up in the near future.
  
  Speeding and lack of pedestrian infrastructure is a major issue in East Rock and I'm committed to addressing it.
  
  I've also had conversations with the city about the intersection of Anderson and Willow and the crosswalk there that virtually no vehicles pay attention to. Unfortunately, the road is not wide enough to put in an in-street pedestrian crosswalk sign (like the ones you see on Orange Street.) That said, there are other ways to address the issue. To keep informed of progress on these issues please get on my email list by emailing me at elicker2009@gmail.com.
  
  Justin Elicker
  www.elicker2009.com
  
  2009-06-23 · Flag Flagged
- Closed np (Guest)
  
  Another "why bother"; it's not going to change
  
  2009-11-25 · Flag Flagged
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speeding cars and trucks Archived

181 Willow St New Haven, CT 06511 - East Rock

cars and trucks speeding on Willow St., failure to yield to pedestrians in crosswalk at intersection of Willow and Anderson Sts.

2008-09-17 · Reported by hadenuf (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
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- np (Guest)
  
  maybe one of the digital speed signs, like the one on State St., (in front of St. Stanislaus) might remind drivers to slow down? Also there is the issue of heavy truck traffic - the "NO THRU TRUCKS" sign, at the end of the I91 exit ramp, has been missing for years. Willow St. was not designed (fortunately - don't give the DOT any ideas) to handle 18 wheelers and, dump trucks laden with tons of debris.
  
  2009-03-31 · Flag Flagged
- Justin Elicker (Guest)
  
  I've discussed the Willow/Anderson intersection with the City of New Haven numerous times. Traffic, Parking and Transportation plans to look more closely at the pedestrian crosswalk in front of Archie Moore's and how to slow traffic down and make the street safer for pedestrians. The road may be too narrow to install an in-street pedestrian crosswalk sign, but there are other options to deal with the serious problem of speeding on Willow. I'll keep you informed.
  
  - Justin Elicker
  www.elicker2009.com
  
  2009-04-27 · Flag Flagged
- Justin Elicker (Guest)
  
  I'm hosting a meeting tonight (Tuesday, June 9) to discuss traffic and crime issues in Northern East Rock. The meeting will be at Wilbur Cross High School at 7pm. Please come and help us design an overall plan for addressing these issues in East Rock. And email me at justinelicker@gmail.com if you can't make it but want to be involved.
  
  Justin Elicker
  www.elicker2009.com
  
  2009-06-09 · Flag Flagged
- Closed np (Guest)
  
  There is no solution to this problem. Maybe the return of $4.00/gallon gasoline...
  
  2009-11-25 · Flag Flagged