I don't see this as a problem that needs to be "fixed." The vendors provide a useful service for those who live in the area, especially for those without cars. If you feel uncomfortable making a left turn, you can exit to Hamilton Street, take a left there, then take another left onto Grand. Problem solved.

I agree, part of why I never go to Ferraro's anymore is because of the craziness of Grand Ave in general. The local EDC should know that better traffic conditions on that road means more customers willing to drive there.

Considering the ample amount of foot traffic, due to the housing project across the street, it actually makes more sense to try to route more traffic onto Hamilton, rather than having both the entrance and exit on Grand.

If traffic moved a little slower, it wouldn't be as much of an issue when there are cars and people and busses there.

The spots on the south side of Grand are all legal spots, so it's not like the vendors are parking somewhere illegal (although they are likely staying way past the 2 hour limit).

I can't help but think that there's more than a little bit of elitism here. A few short blocks away at the Saturday Wooster Street Farmers Market, there are vehicles parked on sidewalks, other cars parked in "No Parking" zones, and despite the presence of a crossing guard, pedestrians dashing across Chapel Street as they wish. I don't even try to make a left turn onto Chapel from Academy on Saturday mornings. Nevertheless, I haven't seen complaints about this situation. Nor should there be really. You live in a city. Deal with it.

If you happen to die in the street near Ferraro's you can take solace in the fact that Jesus (normally occupied with blessing the tens of thousands of pounds of meat in Ferraros) will be close by.

you might consider filling out a Complete Streets request form http://www.cityofnewhaven.com/Engineering/completestreets.asp

We are trying to delineate issues that are current and need the city's attention to resolve. Any issues prior to 2013 are being closed. If your issue remains and needs to be addressed by the city, please either re-open or open as a new See Click Fix issue. Thanks.