Issues: road safety

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Dangerous Intersection Open

250 Peck St. New Haven, CT - Chatham Square

The intersection of Peck and Ferry is extremely dangerous for drivers and pedestrians. Cars parking in front of the liquor store on the northwest corner block the view for cars turning left from Peck onto Ferry, and the speeding on Ferry is out of control. With three intersections in a very short stretch of road, this would be an excellent place for a roundabout/traffic circle.

2011-06-06 · Reported by abgoode · Share · Flag Flagged
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Dirt Bike Racing Closed

Clinton Ave/Chatham Square New Haven, CT - Chatham Square

Today (1/1/12), my husband and I witnessed two DIFFERENT sets of dirt bike riding teens riding very recklessly up and down Clinton Ave as well as the side streets around Chatham Square. Not only does this pose a major safety concern as there is no regard for stop signs/lights and other vehicles, but the riders are so brazen that they ride around in the middle of the day and even pulled up next to us as we walked our dogs, did their little "tricks" and then burned out as we shouted to them that we were calling the police. We did call the non-emergency number and were told that a patrol car would be sent out, but it would be more helpful if we had an origination address to report (?!?! not sure how that could be possible, but that is besides the point). The racing continued for a good part of the afternoon, so I'm not sure if anyone followed through on our call.
The bottom line is that someone is going to get hurt and the lack of response is sending the wrong message (well, the warmer than usual weather isn't helping either, but this is an issue that happens all year long). I understand that the NHPD isn't going to engage in any high speed chases, but maybe some increased patrol presence would send the message to these individuals to find something (better) to do.

2012-01-01 · Reported by Anonymous · Share · Flag Flagged
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- juli
  
  a girl was hurt:
  http://www.newhavenindependent.org/index.php/archives/entry/domestic_incident_etc/
  
  we need to step up enforcement! please call the NHPD non-emergency number if you see them: 203 946 6316. add it to your contacts. call with as much info as possible. color of bikes, describe riders as best you can, the direction of travel.
  
  2012-03-22 · Flag Flagged
- S.I.T. New Haven
  
  Tired of this issue? Then show your support this Tuesday 11/13 @ 6 p.m., all should attend, no excuses! If not you, and us, then who? Tell everyone you know and bring them along if needed--lets pack the room, this may be our only chance for this type of City-wide meeting. Please distribute widely.
  
  via Alderman Justin Elicker:
  "There will be a public hearing on the dirt bike ATV issue Tuesday, 11/13 at 6pm in Board of Aldermen Chambers at City Hall. It's an opportunity for people to express their concerns about the dirt bike issue and for the City to talk about what we plan on doing. Could you all help get the word out?"
  
  2012-11-09 · Flag Flagged
- Rob Smuts
  
  This issue was recategorized from Other to Policing Issue.
  
  2012-11-13 · Flag Flagged
- Closed Rob Smuts
  
  I will be closing dirt bike/ATV complaints that pre-date the conclusion of the police undercover operation (see www.newhavenindependent.org/index.php/archives/entry/9_arrested_in_dirt_bike_sting/). I do not expect the dirt bike/ATV issue to be completely solved, but it will be helpful to policing efforts to distinguish new reports from those before this recent operation.
  
  Please open up new SCF issues as dirt bike/ATV issues re-occur.
  
  - Rob Smuts, Chief Administrative Officer
  
  2013-06-11 · Flag Flagged
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Dirt Bikes, QUADS, CARS, MOTOCYCLES Closed

Poplar St New Haven, CT - Fair Haven

RACING CARS, SPEEDING CARS AND DIRT BIKES, DIRT BIKES DRIVING WRONG WAY OF STREET TO ON COMING TRAFFIC, LOUD NOISES AND MUSIC.
FROM LOMBARD STREET DOWN TO PINE STREET.

2012-05-12 · Reported by CITIZEN WATCH (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
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- S.I.T. New Haven
  
  Tired of this issue? Then show your support this Tuesday 11/13 @ 6 p.m., all should attend, no excuses! If not you, and us, then who? Tell everyone you know and bring them along if needed--lets pack the room, this may be our only chance for this type of City-wide meeting. Please distribute widely.
  
  via Alderman Justin Elicker:
  "There will be a public hearing on the dirt bike ATV issue Tuesday, 11/13 at 6pm in Board of Aldermen Chambers at City Hall. It's an opportunity for people to express their concerns about the dirt bike issue and for the City to talk about what we plan on doing. Could you all help get the word out?"
  
  2012-11-09 · Flag Flagged
- Rob Smuts
  
  This issue was recategorized from Other to Policing Issue.
  
  2012-11-12 · Flag Flagged
- S.I.T. New Haven
  
  Sick and tired of the unregistered, uninsured, often unlicensed, vroomm-vroomm-vrooomm? Then sign the petition: http://www.change.org/petitions/state-of-connecticut-general-assembly-new-haven-office-of-the-mayor-stop-the-use-of-illegally-operated-vehicles-on-new-haven-streets-and-parks
  
  2012-11-15 · Flag Flagged
- Closed Rob Smuts
  
  I will be closing dirt bike/ATV complaints that pre-date the conclusion of the police undercover operation (see www.newhavenindependent.org/index.php/archives/entry/9_arrested_in_dirt_bike_sting/). I do not expect the dirt bike/ATV issue to be completely solved, but it will be helpful to policing efforts to distinguish new reports from those before this recent operation.
  
  Please open up new SCF issues as dirt bike/ATV issues re-occur.
  
  - Rob Smuts, Chief Administrative Officer
  
  2013-06-11 · Flag Flagged
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Crosswalk needed here too! Open

248 Front St New Haven, CT 06513 - Chatham Square

People race down Front - often through the stop sign, on Front, where Lewis spills into Front. The road curves here and is dangerous. The NEw Haven Police have been staked out here the last couple of months, so there is A LOT of evidence about this problem spot. It is SO DANGEROUS TO CROSS THE STREET here. A raised crosswalk would stop the speeders who fly through that stop sign. Someone will get killed here.

2009-06-11 · Reported by Jeannette Faber (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
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- JC (Guest)
  
  Still no crosswalk. Still no speed bumps b/w Lewis St Park and Grand Ave.
  
  2013-04-27 · Flag Flagged
- JC (Guest)
  
  Often, I watch cars fly through this stop sign which is a a blind curve. Someday, someone is going to get killed, and I hope the city is sued for negligence. This has been a problem for years.
  
  2013-05-18 · Flag Flagged
- JC (Guest)
  
  Still a dangerous intersection.
  
  2013-05-27 · Flag Flagged
- JC (Guest)
  
  It's been over ten year that we have been asking for speed bumps. Apparently, in 2011, this stretch of Front was added to the Complete Streets plan. Still waiting.
  
  2013-06-09 · Flag Flagged
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Excessive Speeding Open

Downing Street New Haven, CT - Chatham Square

Downing Street and many of the side streets in Fair Haven have become a mecca for excessive speed and racing. I saw a driver go down Downing Street going about 100 miles per hour early this evening. Moments after he blew through the intersection of Downing and Chatham headed northbound, a man with a child in a carrier on the back of his bike crossed this same intersection. Please, NHPD, take notice. This is incredibly dangerous!

2011-05-24 · Reported by Worried and Angry Chatham Square Resident (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
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- Mark
  
  I would definitely support this request. There are a number of similar issues reported within this district. Do you think it would be possible to get the police supervisors in the area to sign on in support of a request?
  
  2011-05-25 · Flag Flagged
- Alder Rodriguez (Guest)
  
  I will chat with our District Manager Sgt. Johnson today and see if he can put a plan of action in place for the area. I know at times depending on availability he trys to see if we can get a traffic unit out here for enforcement.
  
  I will see what he recommends as our local police rep. for the neighborhood.
  
  2011-05-26 · Flag Flagged
- Chatham Square Res. (Guest)
  
  Thanks, Alderman Rodriguez, we're going to miss you! Alderwoman Bauer, it'd be nice to hear from you, as Downing Street, in particular, is your ward. Thanks to everyone else who has voted to fix this, and to Carlos and Steve especially.
  
  2011-05-27 · Flag Flagged
- Livesinfairhaven
  
  It seems any street that has been paved smoothly has this problem. Like Dover St where we've had a request in for a year for speed bumps. Only thing I can think of that is going to slow things down. We have very similar things happening such as described at the intersection of Downing & Chatham. However it is the entire length of the street between Clinton & Ferry.
  
  Alderman Rodriguez, when you are speaking to Area Manager Johnson, please mention Dover St as well.
  
  2011-05-30 · Flag Flagged
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Large Group Of Kids Playing Basketball in Street Open

Grafton St & Atwater St New Haven, CT - Chatham Square

There is a Large Group Of Kids Playing Basketball in Street. On the corner of Grafton & Atwater street. They don't get out of the way of cars and cause the cars in the on coming traffic lane. It not bad that you have to watch out for 10 or more kids in the middle of the street, but you have kids driving dirt bike up and down the street and not stopping at the stop signs. You also have cars bruning the wheels and speeding. This needs to be fixed before some one get hit and killed.

2011-04-25 · Reported by Jon Doe (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
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- Jon Doe (Guest)
  
  I live on Atwater so Steve tell me how do i get my car into my driveway. Maybe if you had to deal with this stuff daily you would understand. Steve why dont you and the Chatham square get a hope put in the chatham park instead of a tree this year. Take a drive on Atwater street on a nice day between grafton and chatham street people are all over the street working on cars and just hanging out in the street.
  
  So now we use our kids to claim down traffic, good idea go national with it. Let see what other think of your idea. Steve in 2012.
  
  Fair haven Mom when i was a kid the only parents that told or allowed there kids to play in the streets where parents that didnt want them anymore. There is a park a block away have them play there if you really care about your kids
  
  2011-04-26 · Flag Flagged
- Steve Brown
  
  Kids playing in the street has been a form of traffic calming since before the term "traffic calming" was invented. Before the car was invented actually.
  
  2011-04-26 · Flag Flagged
- detour01 (Guest)
  
  It is a more complex problem than "traffic calming". Like I said Jon Doe, make plenty of noise with the new police area manager, LCI, and your alderman. Don't allow yourself to be victimized by the BS. You are allowed quiet enjoyment of your property and quality of life as much as anybody else.
  
  2011-04-27 · Flag Flagged
- Jane Doe (Guest)
  
  Video tape it, send it to the city police. You'll get no where until you get the police involved. Same thing happened in my neighborhood. Now there are several fines being handed out for child neglect. You can't tell your kids to play in the street, it is illegal in most of the country.
  
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Stop Sign Needed! Archived

Pine St At Poplar St New Haven, CT - Fair Haven

I am not usually in favor of stop signs for traffic calming, but something needs to be done here ASAP. There is no stop sign on Poplar St after the intersection of Pine, leaving a long enough stretch of road that ends at Lombard. Some drivers (in little, souped up zoom cars) are accelerating after Pine and reaching speeds in excess of 50 MPH! This area is heavily residential with 2-3 family homes throughout, and lots of kids playing. Can we please get some speed enforcement here? A stop sign at Chatham / Poplar would stop the speeders (literally). It's become downright dangerous and someone is going to get killed this summer. Thank you.

2011-05-25 · Reported by FairHavenRes · Share · Flag Flagged
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- Department of Transportation, Traffic and Parking
  
  Thank you for you patience as the department continues to monitor this issue.
  
  2011-07-05 · Flag Flagged
- FairHavenRes
  
  This is still a HUGE problem, and I've not received a single constructive suggestion or comment from the Department of Traffic & Parking about it. Again, I'm not in favor of stop signs per se, and I realize they do not contribute positively to traffic calming, so PLEASE suggest something else, and soon! Cars routinely reach 40+ MILES PER HOUR--40! speeding through this stretch of Poplar Street, and we have many, many kids playing ball and riding bikes (plus the recent influx of dirt bikes and quads). We either need enforcement or a preventative traffic calming measure here.
  
  2012-05-28 · Flag Flagged
- Closed Department of Transportation, Traffic and Parking
  
  Requesting a stop sign is a process, involving several different stages in order to determine if the location being requested is warranted. The first step in the process would be to present a request to your Alderperson. He or she will review the information and follow up by contacting the Transportation, Traffic and Parking Department. Once the request is received by the department, staff will review the request and determine its viability based on guidelines given to us in the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices, issued by the Federal Highway Administration. Intersections must meet federal criteria in order to install a stop sign. If the warrant reveals the criteria is met, the department will submit a final recommendation to the Traffic Authority for approval and installation. This process can take anywhere from 2 to 6 months. Thank you for your concern in this matter.
  
  2012-11-30 · Flag Flagged
- Alderman Santiago (Guest)
  
  I have address the issue with some of the residents, speed bumps are a better solution to the problem. Traffic and Parking are suppose to put speed bumps on Fillmore between Lombard and Pine, maybe we can add Poplar to the job.I would be happy to meet with you.
  
  2012-11-30 · Flag Flagged
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Excessive Speeding Open

Downing Street New Haven, CT - Chatham Square

Downing Street and many of the side streets in Fair Haven have become a mecca for excessive speed and racing. I saw a driver go down Downing Street going about 100 miles per hour early this evening. Moments after he blew through the intersection of Downing and Chatham headed northbound, a man with a child in a carrier on the back of his bike crossed this same intersection. Please, NHPD, take notice. This is incredibly dangerous!

2011-05-24 · Reported by Worried and Angry Chatham Square Resident (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
- Rob Smuts
  
  Duplicate issue. See issue 103261.
  
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plastic speed bump torn up by plows-debris in street Archived

288 Chapel St New Haven, CT 06511, USA - Fair Haven

Our last remaining plastic speed bumps by the elementary school and Q Park got torn to shreds by the snow plows this time, and debris and chunks of the old bumps are littering the street, making for a hazardous condition. Can PW please come clean it up? Also, these speed bumps were fantastic; please replace them come Spring with permanent, blacktop ones!

2011-01-13 · Reported by RR (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
- Department of Transportation, Traffic and Parking
  
  Public Works has been notified.
  
  2011-01-14 · Flag Flagged
- Closed Rob Smuts
  
  Issue resolved.
  
  2012-11-14 · Flag Flagged
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Re-Marking Speed Bumps Archived

Chapel And James Streets New Haven, CT - Fair Haven

While we are fully in support of the installed speed bumps, the amazing amount (and consistency) of screeching from car brakes is disturbing and frightening. It is clear that drivers don't see the signage announcing the bumps and suddenly slam on their brakes as they pass over the bumps. The speed bumps were originally painted with some white arrows that were moderately effective but now the paint is worn away. Is there any way to repaint the speed bumps, perhaps in a yellow color, that really alerts drivers to their existence?

2012-07-30 · Reported by B. Kelly · Share · Flag Flagged
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  Thanks these WERE re-painted. Wish the markings were in yellow paint instead of the white but yes, they are repainted.
  
  2012-11-18 · Flag Flagged
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Traffic Speeding on Dover Street Archived

100-300 Dover Street. New Haven, CT, New Haven, CT - Chatham Square

Speed limit is 25 mph and it is all but ignored. While it's probably unrealistic to drive 25, the average car probably drives between 45-50 and I have seen over 60 mph many times! I request NHPD monitor the street and issue citations as needed. An unmarked vehicle would be smart as everyone can see a marked Ford Crown Vic from a mile away

I would also like to see SPEED BUMPS (HUMPS) placed in the street as can be seen in the neighborhood of Orange & Willow Sts. I think our children are entitled to live just as the kids in that neighborhood are...

2012-03-25 · Reported by detour01 · Share · Flag Flagged
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  Because I am re-opening it on another issue
  
  2012-04-05 · Flag Flagged
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DANGEREOUS! FIX A FENCE. Failing riverwall and walkway along Q-River close to... Open

Ferry St New Haven, CT 06512, USA - Fair Haven

There is several hundred yards of the seawall reinforcing the west shore of the Quinnipiac River north of Ferry St. bridge. It is a popular walk along the river as well as popular fishing spot. Part of that structure in a direct vicinity of Ferry St bridge has failed few years ago and it is getting worse. Last year the area was fenced as it is dangerous - the fence has been compromised and requires some attention. It will be a band-aid solution but I understand and hope that the seawall problem will be addressed permanently as a part of the River Street Project,.

2010-01-04 · Reported by Wojtek Voytec Wacowski · Share · Flag Flagged
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- abgoode
  
  has this been resolved?
  
  2012-03-26 · Flag Flagged
- Namllots
  
  Still completely awful... No resolution as of today
  
  2012-11-09 · Flag Flagged
- LCI Watcher
  
  This area is a Park .......so we will send this matter to Parks.
  
  2012-11-09 · Flag Flagged
- LCI Watcher
  
  LCI Watcher assigned this issue to Parks Department
  
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Street light block for trees Archived

17 Main Street New Haven, CT 06513, USA - Fair Haven

Street light is being block for trees braches. The street is too dark at night and neighbors are concern for safety matteres (drugs activities). There are big trees all around the area.

2010-05-02 · Reported by CH · Share · Flag Flagged
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- CH
  
  this probmes is in the same tree, homeowners worried.
  
  2010-05-26 · Flag Flagged
- CH
  
  This problem is NOT been fixed. we still wating. hope can be done before summer because, is when a lot more people like to "take a walk" at night .
  
  2010-06-10 · Flag Flagged
- CH
  
  No is not fixed.
  
  2010-07-25 · Flag Flagged
- Closed CH
  
  was fixed thank you.
  
  2010-08-18 · Flag Flagged
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Watch for careless drivers Open

242 Front St New Haven, CT 06513 - Chatham Square

No change, pedestrians walking on Front Street must still watch out for driver coming out of the condos near the intersection of Front with Lewis Street. The drivers are so intent on watching for cars headed north on Freont Street that they do not look at the sidewalk to their right.

At the same time pedestrians must watch for drivers that do not stop at the Lewis Street and Front street, southern directed stop signs and drivers that do not stop at the badly positioned, north directed Front Street stop sign. A different ticket has been opened on the need for speed bumps or something else to get drivers to at least slowdown at these stop signs,

This is an over all dangerous intersection that must be re-engineered. In the meanwhile the neighborly thing would be for the condo association to put up a sign to remind their residents to look for pedestrians, particularly children, to the right as they exit the parking lot.

There is a community playground across the street.

2008-09-08 · Reported by Lee Cruz · Share · Flag Flagged
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- Lee Cruz
  
  No change on this issue. If anything, with the dirt bikes and ATVs on the streets it has gotten more dangerous.
  
  The solution is to reverse the traffic in the condo parking lot so cars enter at the current exit location and exit at the current entrance. This would give drivers a clear view of traffic from two direction. They would no longer have to watch for traffic from 3 directions, one of which is practically a blind curve.
  
  2012-09-17 · Flag Flagged
- Mark
  
  Has a complete streets application been submitted to look at further speed reductions along this street?
  
  2012-09-18 · Flag Flagged
- jc (Guest)
  
  I was told by @#$% Miller that this stretch of Front is part of the Complete Streets Project. That is great. But still no action. I have been begging for speed bumps on this stretch for 10 years. So, I feel 90% frustrated and 10% hopeful. Every 3 - 4 months, I write a letter, send and email... I will continue to do that.
  
  2012-09-23 · Flag Flagged
- Mark
  
  JC, Has the Aldermen met you to review the concern?
  
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Barking, Whining Pitbull Archived

39 Downing Street New Haven, CT - Chatham Square

The dog at this house is either outside or locked in a small interior foyer all of the time and barks at all hours of the day and night. It is also much too close to my property, and I am concerned it will get loose and hurt me or my children. It presents a noise nuisance and safety concern. I can't enjoy my own backyard.

2012-05-21 · Reported by Neighbor (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
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- Justin Elicker
  
  I will call the New Haven Animal Shelter. Just to confirm, the address of the house is 39 Downing St. correct? Thanks for reporting this.
  
  Justin Elicker
  Ward 10 Alderman
  justin.elicker@gmail.com
  
  2012-08-16 · Flag Flagged
- Neighbor (Guest)
  
  Thank you, Justin. The address is actually, I believe, 40 Downing Street; it's the house at the corner of Downing and Grafton. This has to stop, and anything you can do to help would be very much appreciated. The dog has been barking and whining non-stop all day today beginning at about dawn. I get severe migraines, and today's constant racket triggered one. I can even hear the dog with all of my windows shut. I shouldn't feel like I have to escape my own house to get some peace.
  
  2012-08-19 · Flag Flagged
- Justin Elicker
  
  Just spoke with animal control. Is the problem still going on? They are sending someone out to the property to take a look.
  
  Justin Elicker
  Ward 10 Alderman
  justin.elicker@gmail.com
  
  2012-08-29 · Flag Flagged
- Closed Neighbor (Guest)
  
  It's been resolved.
  
  2012-09-18 · Flag Flagged
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DRIVING TO FAST ON STREET Open

143 Fillmore St New Haven, CT 06513, USA - Fair Haven

THERE NEEDS TO BE A SPEED BUMP PUT HALF WAY DOWN STREET LIKE THEY HAVE DONE IN OTHER PARTS OF FAIRHAVEN, THERE IS THE FARNUM NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE WITH KIDS ARE COMING N GOIN CONSTANTLY, THE STREET IS LONG AND INTICING TO SPEEDERS, THEY START AT BIGINNING AND EXCELLERATE DOWN STEET LIKE A DRAG STRIP, ONE DAY SOMEONE WILL GET SERIOUSLY INJURED OR KILLED

2011-09-03 · Reported by ANGEL CUEVAS (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
- angel c (Guest)
  
  seems like there is even more racing on street, nothing has changed!
  
  2012-04-22 · Flag Flagged
- Angel (Guest)
  
  Still the same!!! It seems to have gotten worse, I wish they would change the flow of traffic to limit the people coming off Lombard, I tried reaching out to alderman for this ward with no avail..
  
  2012-09-18 · Flag Flagged
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Dirtbiker, speeding wrecklessly down GRAND AVENUE! Open

Grand And Ferry New Haven, CT - Fair Haven

Grand Avenue is no side street! Yet, the guy still goes on riding completely unscathed in front of schools, and elderly facilities.

2012-08-13 · Reported by Let's stop the wrecklessness already! (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
- me again (Guest)
  
  and the Police continue to do NOTHING. When someone does finally get hurt it will most likely be the bike rider and they'll sue the City and who do u think pays for that !!!
  
  Why bother reporting it if there will be no response, unless of course you like to argue with communications.
  
  2012-08-13 · Flag Flagged
- Jo A (Guest)
  
  Many many years ago i was in Bridgeport on business, a lady had an issue , some sort of vandalism or car break in. The cop who answered the call and arrived at the scene was unbelievably apathetic, unresponsive , comatose and literally told her not to call them..Now i see and hear the same issues here with the NHPD..Bridgeport has probably gotten better - New Haven has slipped into the mud.
  Meddling and interfering with the operations has been Mayor Desteffano's forte, actually he meddles and micro manages all of the city departments.
  Another issue is where are they buying these bikes and boy what a business the people got going.
  Sell a kid a motorbike, the police take it away, they go back to the seller complaining
  
  2012-08-13 · Flag Flagged
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When do we get our speed bumps to stop the EXCESSIVE SPEEDING on Front St! Open

44 Front St New Haven, CT 06513, USA - Fair Haven

2011-03-26 · Reported by Roger (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
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- L (Guest)
  
  I thought you guys got them, although they are more sort of subtle. Speed lumps. I am in favor of more, though.
  
  2011-03-26 · Flag Flagged
- Mark
  
  Has this been addressed? If not, have you talked with your Alderman about submitting a Complete Streets Request Form?
  
  Speeding is unacceptable, and NHPD seems unwilling to give out more than a nominal number of traffic tickets.
  
  2012-08-15 · Flag Flagged
- Fhavener (Guest)
  
  Speed bombs are a terrible idea. What speed bump advocates don't understand is that while speed bumps slow down nuisance speeders they also stop police cars, ambulances, and fire trucks. As a firefighter I can't tell you how hard it is to get to true emergencies when the streets are littered with speed bumps.
  
  2012-08-22 · Flag Flagged
- Mark
  
  Fhavener, speed humps are a common practice in cities around the world and I disagree with your blanket generalization that they are a "terrible idea" in all cases.
  
  There is a balance to be had - it's likely that traffic calming is worthwhile as it can prevent many injuries and deaths, even if a few extra seconds in response time are added. There are many ITE and other technical studies on this issue, which I encourage you to read.
  
  If we designed roads with only one criteria, i.e., to decrease the response time of emergency vehicles, then every street in the city and suburbs would be a four lane highway and the city and suburbs would be completely unlivable, not to mention far more dangerous. Widening streets causes far more injuries (through higher vehicle speeds that result) than it prevents through marginal increases in response time - so on balance it is usually a bad idea, even before weighing other considerations that involve traffic, such as noise, crime, neighborhood attractiveness, property value, economic development, health, and the enormous household savings (and therefore, local spending) resulting from use of walking, biking, or mass transit.
  
  Speed humps are great for certain local roads. On major transit or fire access routes, I agree that traffic calming solutions other than speed humps are often better, like speed tables, raised intersections, chicanes, bump-outs/curb extensions, roundabouts, and narrower lanes.
  
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Dover St Loud Exhaust/Loud Radios Archived

1 300 Dover St New Haven, CT 06513, USA - Chatham Square

Constant speeding and loud vehicles from approx 12 noon until late. Have created issue before on the speeding but nothing is happening. They put a movable sign on the street for a couple of weeks but really didn't do much. Once again: The speeding creates a dangerous situation. The police seem totally passive about enforcing traffic laws on this street. I also want noise ordinances enforced for loud exhaust and music. Rediculous. This place is like a free-for-all. Hey, everybody's welcome in New Haven, do whatever the @#$% you want and nobody's gonna bother you!

2010-06-18 · Reported by detour01 · Share · Flag Flagged
- Jon Doe (Guest)
  
  @ detour
  Hey, everybody's welcome in New Haven, do whatever the @#$% you want and nobody's gonna bother you!
  
  I have been saying that for years. I hope at the meeting on the June 30th that we can start to get some action out of NHPD. Because I don't think written a few seatbelt tickets has done much for us up to this point.
  
  2010-06-18 · Flag Flagged
- Closed detour01 (Guest)
  
  Closing the issue because my windows are closed and it's hard to hear loud noises outside. We will complain again next year.
  
  2010-10-25 · Flag Flagged
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Speeding jerk*ff's on Front St Archived

1 500 Front St New Haven, CT 06513, USA - Fair Haven

Thanks NHPD/SIU for pulling over that old white Mustang on Front St about 4-4:30 today. We need like 20 more unmarked cars like that in Fair Haven. Can we try Dover St next? Speeding and unsafe driving by the local "inhabitants" daily. May I suggest whacking them over the head with your nightstick first and asking questions later though?

2010-08-15 · Reported by detour01 · Share · Flag Flagged
- Closed Anonymous
  
  Just saying thanks. It's quieter here lately. NHPD doing their job or people are changing - don't know which one it is.
  
  2010-08-30 · Flag Flagged
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Speeding First Student Buses on Perkins Stree Archived

42 Perkins St New Haven, CT 06513 - Chatham Square

Constant speeding of First Student buses-- they barrel down our street going so fast they shake the windows.

2009-06-19 · Reported by R Y King (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
- R. Y. King (Guest)
  
  Schools out! Wait until the fall and they'll be back at it again with disregard until we complain some more.
  
  2009-08-15 · Flag Flagged
- Closed Anonymous
  
  This issue was closed
  
  2009-08-15 · Flag Flagged
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speeding car, aggressive driver Archived

202 276 Chapel St New Haven, CT 06513, USA - Fair Haven

Excessive speed, tailgating, passing over yellow line and not using turn signals, African-American woman in gold Jeep Cherokee CT plate 524 XDT. Dangerous person behind the wheel.

2010-04-19 · Reported by St (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
- Closed Ben (Admin)
  
  It has been documented.
  
  Thanks!
  
  2010-04-23 · Flag Flagged
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Playground surface covering in need of repair! Archived

2-26 James St New Haven, CT 06513, USA - Fair Haven

The playground surface covering in Criscuolo Park, which is meant to be a soft, absorbent material for the safety of children, is falling apart. It is in extremely poor condition, especially under the swings, slide, and other play equipment. It is becoming a hazard as children can trip, fall and potentially injure themselves on this unsteady surface. It should be repaired/replaced to ensure the safety of park visitors.

2010-09-22 · Reported by Concerned park visitor (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
- Anonymous
  
  Here's a photo that shows a bit of the damage.
  
  2010-09-22 · Flag Flagged
- Anonymous
  
  Here's a photo by the swings.
  
  2010-09-22 · Flag Flagged
- Parent (Guest)
  
  In response to an email, a city employee wrote that "We are putting out a contract to repair this surfacing very shortly" on September 24, 2010. So far, there are still no visible attempts to repair this dangerous surface.
  
  2010-10-20 · Flag Flagged
- Closed Amy I (Guest)
  
  Because it was fixed.
  
  2010-11-29 · Flag Flagged
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I love the new speed bumps! Archived

278 Chapel St. 06513 - Fair Haven

Thank you so much for the 2 speed bumps here. I am writing to encourage you to not let them be a temporary thing. I assume they are here because of the elementary school and park here. It's about time, but better late than never. I drive (and my fiance bikes) through here everyday, and it's wonderful to see people have to slow down here. People driving in NH will not behave in a civil manner, so you have to force them w/ signals, speed bumps and traffic calming. It's a shame, but also a great opportunity for urban design and planning. Thanks!

2009-10-14 · Reported by lk (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
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- Lee Cruz
  
  As a Fair Haven resident I welcome these speed bumps. I urge the city yo make them permanent.
  
  2009-10-14 · Flag Flagged
- anaika (Guest)
  
  ohhhhhhhhhhh finally speed bumps in fair haven now we also need them on clinton ave, chatham st,, atwater st. who do we contact to encourage the city to place them in other areas other than around school? drag racing around fair haven is getting out of hand.
  
  2009-10-15 · Flag Flagged
- Doug (Guest)
  
  are speed bumps the only answer?
  
  2009-10-15 · Flag Flagged
- Closed Department of Transportation, Traffic and Parking
  
  You're welcome.
  
  2010-02-10 · Flag Flagged
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Speeding First Student Buses Archived

1 Pine St New Haven, CT 06513 - Chatham Square

If you are going to speed anonymously through New Haven, don't do it with your employers name plastered on your bright yellow bus. I've been home for 3 weeks now and have watched First Student Buses speeding well over 25mph posted limit both north and south on Front Street. 8:55-9:20 heading North, 1:30 ish, heading South, late afternoonish heading north. Our houses are built on SAND. Speeding over potholes and manhole covers causes them to BOUNCE and SHIFT. Craziness. I'll get video this week.

2009-04-27 · Reported by DEZ (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
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- your name here (Guest)
  
  Standing on the corner of Goffe Terrace and Norton Street waiting for the Z bus each morning, I count at least three buses out of the many speeding to make the light on this corner. Needless to say besides putting the kids on the bus in harms way, the kids walking to Hillhouse are in danger as well!!! If not NHPD, then the school bus companies need to step up to the plate and police their own drivers. Perhaps sitting in unmarked cars at highly traveled intersections might put a dent in these speedy drivers!
  
  2010-03-10 · Flag Flagged
- Anonymous (Guest)
  
  Today I saw bus 851 down by YNHH on Frontage Rd at 7:15. The Driver had earbuds in. Yes, there were kids in the car.
  
  2010-05-04 · Flag Flagged
- Edgar
  
  school buses are out of control
  
  2010-12-09 · Flag Flagged
- Closed DEZ (Guest)
  
  It took speed humps to amerliorate the situation, but it worked.
  
  2011-01-06 · Flag Flagged
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First Student Buses Back to Speeding (again) Archived

Perkins Street New Haven, CT 06513 - Chatham Square

Many of the First Student buses are back to barreling down our one-way street. Some come down the street so fast that they windows shake. Most are doing a good job and coming down the street at a reasonable speed, but these few bad apples are dangerous, putting children and animals at risk. PLEASE slow down!!!

2010-06-08 · Reported by RY (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
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- teddi barra (Guest)
  
  All First Student Buses are equipped with GPS and are monitored for speed as well as on time performance. If someone can report the bus number, approximate time and location we can find out the speed of the bus as well as the driver.
  Teddi Barra
  Transportation Facilitator
  New Haven Public Schools
  
  2010-06-08 · Flag Flagged
- Anonymous
  
  I used to ride as a chaperone with a First Student bus for a church program. The driver not only sped with a bus full of 5-10 year-olds, but she talked on her phone and texted. It was really scary.
  
  2010-06-08 · Flag Flagged
- harleyinnewhaven (Guest)
  
  let them speed they hold up traffic to much. or just let kids walk, omg exercise.
  
  2010-06-16 · Flag Flagged
- Closed ry (Guest)
  
  School is out!
  
  2010-07-09 · Flag Flagged
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Drivers ignoring red light and crossing guard Acknowledged

263 Chapel St New Haven, CT 06513 - Fair Haven

Drivers drive through the red light or turn on red as the crossing guard is entering the intersection (walk signal indicating walk) and children are already crossing the street to get to school. This puts adults and children in danger on a daily basis. The speed bumps have been a nice addition, maybe adding one on the other side of the intersection will cause cars to slow before they get to the the light instead of speeding up to "make the light".

2009-11-12 · Reported by Julia (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
- Acknowledged by: ct livable streets watch
- Acknowledged CT Livable Streets Campaign
  
  Acknowledged by CTLS. We are tracking all instances of red light running reported on SeeClickFix throughout the entire State of Connecticut. Visit our watch area to browse through some of them.
  
  State and local policymakers will be able to use these data to support actions and legislation needed to address these traffic crimes, which directly result in the deaths of many residents every year.
  
  Please continue to report as many instances of red light running as you see, at as many different intersections as possible! Videos and descriptions of patterns (times of day, etc.) are particularly appreciated. Thank you!
  
  2009-11-14 · Flag Flagged
- juli
  
  what: "red means stop"
  
  when: friday april 8th 5:30 p.m.
  
  why: to bring attention to the problem of red light running in new haven.
  
  how: wear red. flood the intersection crossing all directions when the pedestrian walk signal is lit. (please use caution and obey all traffic laws)
  
  where: the intersection of church and chapel.
  
  who: you. and please invite others.
  
  the event shouldn't last much more than an hour. bring signs, red material or banners if you'd like.
  
  please join us if you can! and spread the word.
  
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Public Works van speeding & ran red light Open

8 Grand Ave New Haven, CT - Chatham Square

New Haven Dept. of Public Works van made a right on red w/o even stopping onto Front at a No Turn on Red intersection (Grand and Front) after speeding down East Grand at 130pm on Tues. 3/2/10, CT plate #166 NH

2010-03-03 · Reported by T (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
- joseph (Guest)
  
  Questionable hiring practices by the City of NH. Their answer will be to increase tonnage of perps vehicle, make license plate unreadable,and tell the Dutchard Hall card shark where you live
  
  2011-01-17 · Flag Flagged
- Livesinfairhaven (Guest)
  
  11 months ago, but it's nice to see somebody, at least at one time, had a sense of urgency about something at the DPW
  
  2011-01-20 · Flag Flagged
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A child or pet will be killed on Dover Street this summer... Open

100-300 Dover Street New Haven, CT - Chatham Square

We have reported this issue a few times in the last couple of years. Vehicles travel way in excess of the posted speed limit day & night. A couple of times a flashing "SLOW DOWN" sign with the posted speed is placed in the street. It helps temporarily while the sign is there, then traffic speeds up again when the sign is removed.

SPEED BUMPS MUST BE PLACED ON THIS STREET.

We are starting to wonder why the lack of interest from the New Haven Traffic & Parking Dept on this issue. Is somebody "connected" putting the squash on the request for some reason?? Or worse, is it thought by the powers that be that 'they're only renters' and not worth the extra expense of a few yards of blacktop??

SPEED BUMPS have been placed on streets much the same as Dover on "the other side of the tracks" - like Canner St and other streets off Willow.

It is such a NO BRAINER solution to slow down traffic.

PLEASE HELP US OVER HERE IN THE HOOD!! If you read this please click "I want this fixed too", even if you just agree with the SAFETY OF OUR CHILDREN and aren't familiar with our particular street.

Maybe some action can be taken this time. Please, Traffic & Parking Department...

2012-04-05 · Reported by detour01 · Share · Flag Flagged
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- jennyjeter
  
  there was an incident the other night when me and my mom were walking to chatham park. there was a dirt bike speeding down clinton avenue . then all of a sudden two cop cars chased him, he jumped off the bike, and ran towards the park but they stopped him at the corner. he could have crashed into somebody or a car the way he was driving. it needs to stop.
  
  2012-04-09 · Flag Flagged
- detour01
  
  On Thursday, May 24th, I was threatened and assualted by a neighbor for reporting incidents of speeding and racing cars to NHPD. I was told if I report what happened, I will have to move from my home.
  
  2012-05-31 · Flag Flagged
- Lexington Ave
  
  At some point everyone is going to have to ask themselves if the police are really too busy to enforce quality of life issues in this town. I live near you, I dont hear sirens 24/7. I do hear dirt bike racing around, I do hear cars racing around(all in front of peoples homes), I do see people doubling the speed limit daily and the one thing I dont see is people getting pulled over. Is it the fact that the jails are too full for the police to take action?
  
  I hope you officially reported your neighbor, I do hear that the police will do something about threats and assaults.
  
  2012-05-31 · Flag Flagged
- detour01
  
  I did NOT report the incident. The only thing injured was my pride. I would be just as happy if this person and his friends just faded away as I'm sure they will, being renters who probably don't pay rent regularly. The problems continue as evidenced by the black "burnout" marks all over the street on the blacktop. I completely agree with "Lexington Ave". I don't condone the police "cracking heads", but I think that is the only language these people speak. We need appropriate action taken here!
  
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Turn on lights under bridge Open

22 42 Humphrey St New Haven, CT 06513, USA - Fair Haven

The bridge by Mill River St has lights but they're only turned on at night. It's kind of a long bridge, so it's always pretty dark under there. I use this route when riding my bike to work, and I always fear that a car won't see me or I'll hit a pot hole or other indentation while I'm riding. Usually I wait for cars to pass before I go under, but I still worry that a car might come speeding through and hit me. A simple and safe solution would be to keep the lights on all the time.

2010-06-16 · Reported by Anonymous · Share · Flag Flagged
- juli
  
  i agree it is pretty terrifying riding your bike under here.
  
  (a step further would be if they were solar powered lights...)
  
  2010-06-16 · Flag Flagged
- FairHavenRes
  
  Okay, City of New Haven's Department of Transportation & Department of Public Works: get moving on this! According to State DOT, you are responsible for this train underpass, since it's traversing a city street.
  
  This is a dangerous tunnel with NO working lights and lots of trash--glass, diapers, even a sofa cushion. I pass through here twice daily and have to keep checking over my shoulder to make sure there's no one around because there are so many hiding spots in here. Seriously, fix this, please!
  
  (also see identical issue #169632, reported separately)
  
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