I was under the impression that this issue had been acknowledged in a previous SCF post but after performing a search, I found no acknowledgement.. We are aware of the request for the installation of a bus shelter at this location and a request has already been submitted for review. We will update you through the process. Thank you.

I know I voted on this previously but will re-submit.

Previously reported here: http://www.seeclickfix.com/issues/190577-exit-blocked-by-bus-patrons

This is just the latest example. I could post a photo every 30 mins if necessary.

We are buying this bench for outside during the day

That's great! No more spilled drinks or near mishaps.

The new bench is great. However, I think that Travers and the city's engineering office are misguided if they believe that they can add a full scale shelter here without widening the sidewalk.

The proper approach would be to add a "curb extension"/"bumpout" like the one shown here in Cambridge, Massachusetts:

http://www.cambridgema.gov/CDD/Transportation/design/Transit.aspx

or the "bus bulb" like this one in NYC:

http://landscapeonline.com/research/article/12267

Wide sidewalks are needed to encourage walking in Downtown and also promote safety by giving people enough space to maneuver with baby carriages, bicycles, and the like. If you look around other bus stops in Downtown New Haven, you'll notice that the shelters are often set back or located on an area with an especially wide sidewalk.

Bumping out the curb would create plenty of room for a bus shelter. This section of Chapel Street was significantly widened in the 1960s in order to accommodate more car traffic, which was an unnecessary move. If appropriately configured, this street can easily have car travel lanes, bike lanes, bus stops, shorter pedestrian crossing distances, AND wide sidewalks altogether.