Dangerous intersection for pedestrians Archived

Whitney Ave. And Willow New Haven, CT Show on Map Hide Map
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Reporter

(Guest)

Issue ID:

238433

Submitted To:

New Haven

Category:

Traffic Signal / Pedestrian Signal

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Neighborhood:

East Rock

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Description

Hi,

I am writing to express my concern for pedestrian safety at this intersection. There are no pedestrian right-of-way crossing lights. A barely visible sign (only present on northbound Whitney Ave.) says that pedestrians cross with green light.

This evening I was almost struck by a car making a turn onto Willow St. as I was crossing. The car had to slam on its brakes and swerve--only missing me by a foot or so.

Vehicles drive much higher than the speed limit on Whitney Ave. In addition, cars on Willow St. tend to stop past the white line denoting the pedestrian crossway (though I see a dozen cars not stop at all on a daily basis).

This intersection is dangerous and needs to have a pedestrian crosswalk button or a law enforcement officer handing out red-light violations.

Thank you for your time,
Justin Tang


6 Comments

  • Justin Elicker (Registered User)

  • Justin Tang (Guest)

  • Justin Tang (Guest)

  • Erin Gustafson (Registered User)

  • Acknowledged Department of Transportation, Traffic and Parking (Verified Official)

  • Closed Department of Transportation, Traffic and Parking (Verified Official)

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