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http://foxct.com/2015/01/27/new-plan-plows-away-new-havens-problems/
Despite all of the claims that the city of New Haven is doing a better job of snow removal this year thanks to all of their new equipment, the plan fails the eye test.
Nothing has changed and I believe Whitney Ave is a good indication of this. Once again commuters are forced into one lane as soon as they cross into New Haven from Hamden. Whitney from Burns St. all the way Edwards is a one lane road. Why hasn't the road been cleared given the fact that there is no parking allowed on the road during two periods throughout the day.
Why is this acceptable? Should we expect any improvements before the spring thaw?
8 Comments
XYZ (Registered User)
Αναγνωρισμένο Department of Public Works (Verified Official)
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kj1228 (Registered User)
RFM (Registered User)
I do see more complete and thorough plowing this year, but it is still indisputable that snow removal has been inconsistent.
Is it really impossible to come up with a plan that works? I can't fix all the problems, but I have lived other places, and I know it can be done better.
Some suggestions: Earlier start on snow removal, establishment of alternate-side plan to plow BOTH sides of the street, prompt REMOVAL of large amounts of snow to avoid huge snowbanks and narrowing of the street, consistent and logical enforcement of parking regulations, with a priority system (ticket/tow cars obstructing plowing FIRST, leave off ticketing of cars that parked back on streets that were already cleared until later), real-time, accurate updating of parking information on the website, reasonable lead-time on warnings for additional plowing (especially when it comes weeks after the snow storm), prior enforcement of parking restrictions in residential zones (we only get enforcement in zone 7 when three neighborhood residents request it).
Harleyinnewhaven (Registered User)
coco (Registered User)
Poplet (Guest)
Κλειστό City of New Haven (Verified Official)