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Dangerous Pedestrian Crossing is Acknowledged 32 People want this fixed
Almost daily reports of very serious incidents involving pedestrians crossing at this intersection. Speeds are well in excess of the speed limit, and drivers (even buses, police vehicles, public vehicles, etc.) regularly ignore the crosswalk. Also, drivers get impatient when bicyclists need to make turns onto Lincoln. Traffic calming measures are needed here. Perhaps even a stop sign is warranted.
11 Lincoln St,New Haven,CT 06511
submitted by Mark
over 2 years ago
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wrote on 06/18/2008 at 07:05PM
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jo kremer wrote on 07/07/2008 at 06:10PM
yes, i agree. had collision there once; a car speeding down I-91 exit hit my car crossing Lincoln/Trumbull in middle of traffic. now on bike, sometimes drivers are courteous, but extreme caution is needed!
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Roland L. wrote on 09/30/2008 at 11:33PM
The City has agreed to test the In-Road Pedestrian Right of Way signage at this location - lets hope that it helps add a little civility/awareness to this truly terrifying location.
wrote on 10/01/2008 at 02:05PM
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jo wrote on 10/13/2008 at 11:02AM
I hope the pedestrian right-of-way signs are coming soon!
Ben wrote on 10/13/2008 at 11:12AM
State Street should be getting one tomorrow right in front of ST Stanislaus. The upper State Street Association will also be purchasing two for the city to place in the other crosswalks on State Street.
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wrote on 12/16/2008 at 07:26PM
Another person wants this fixed too!
wrote on 12/16/2008 at 08:06PM
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wrote on 03/30/2009 at 10:05PM
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Trip Kirkpatrick wrote on 03/30/2009 at 10:06PM
The pedestrian right-of-way signs were at this intersection for what seemed like all of 15 minutes before they were graffiti'd and struck by vehicles. Guess the signs don't have any better luck than pedestrians and cyclists.
Brian Tang wrote on 03/30/2009 at 10:28PM
Dear Mr. Kirkpatrick, Did this just happen recently, or were you referring to last fall? If they haven't already, I hope the city puts the signs back out soon. I imagine the last of the heavy snowfall is behind us and thus snow plows should no longer be an issue (knock on wood). Thanks! Brian Tang
Ben wrote on 03/30/2009 at 11:46PM
I heard a rumor that signs would be coming out this week...looking forward to those little guys,
Resident wrote on 03/31/2009 at 02:28PM
I hope they are installed soon. Will it just be the five rolled out in October/November, or the complete set for each intersection in the city? It's also worth pointing out that these signs are used year-round in and around Boston, which gets 2X the snow of New Haven. Next winter, they should really be kept up all year, at least at the highest-volume crossings.
Brian Tang wrote on 03/31/2009 at 02:32PM
How do they keep the snow plow drivers from running them over?
ben wrote on 04/01/2009 at 08:48PM
Here's a cool idea from Needham Mass: http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2008/11/06/a_kinder_gentler_approach_on_traffic_signs/
Resident wrote on 04/20/2009 at 12:54PM
I've heard positive feedback from residents about the new sign. However, ultimately a raised crosswalk is probably needed because drivers blow through Trumbull Street after coming off I91 and still don't always yield.
Margaret wrote on 04/20/2009 at 01:02PM
I cross here every day to get to and from work. Drivers coming in both directions are much more deferential to pedestrians when the sign is there. I love the sign!
wrote on 04/21/2009 at 09:59AM
I like Ben's idea. A bold sign saying "Kill Your Speed, Not a Child" also would work.
wrote on 04/28/2009 at 03:08PM
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A wrote on 06/26/2009 at 01:50PM
need two pedestrian crossing signs here - one for each of the two crosswalks on each side of the Lincoln St intersection. I almost got mowed down this a.m. by a car that was barreling towards Orange St. that barely stopped while I was in the crosswalk and in his lane.
Mark Abraham wrote on 08/27/2008 at 01:25AM
Please see http://www.newhavensafestreets.org/2008/08/response-from-mayor-destefano-on-in.html for link to Mayor's response on the New Haven Safe Streets request for in-street crosswalk signs to be deployed citywide. We are hopeful that this intersection, in particular, will receive a sign because of the high pedestrian volumes and excessive traffic speeds. City of New Haven Dept of Transportation can be contacted if you have locations to recommend, or feel free to copy me or your local Alderpersons. Longer term measures to improve this intersection, such as traffic calming measures and parking policy changes, are also currently under consideration.
Mark Abraham wrote on 10/01/2008 at 11:56AM
Hopefully the city will also consider rumble strips, speed humps, narrowing of the intersections with bump-outs (which increase pedestrian visibility), etc., along with speed limits posted at 15 miles per hour. Otherwise we're pretty much guaranteed to see additional injuries and fatalities, not to mention inconveniences preventing pedestrians from having a truly pleasant experience in our city, at intersections like these. A couple resources: http://safety.fhwa.dot.gov/PED_BIKE/univcourse/swless08.htm http://blog.tstc.org/2008/07/28/dont-fear-the-speed-hump/
wrote on 09/27/2009 at 02:30PM
Can we get two signs here?
Brian Tang wrote on 09/27/2009 at 03:50PM
How would two signs work any better than 1?
Mark wrote on 09/27/2009 at 03:56PM
These are the reasons I have heard people cite when requesting two signs: 1. Vehicles don't always see the sign if there are cars blocking the view, e.g., during rush hour (which is the time of day that pedestrians are likely to be injured, particularly after the daylight savings shift) or if they are making a turn. Two signs would address this issue. 2. Generally speaking, two signs provide greater visibility than one. 3. More objects in the road = greater chance of drivers traveling at a reasonable speed. Reflective signs designed to warn drivers before speeding through the intersection at rush hour are particularly effective at this. 4. Best practices. Two signs are often used in other towns, at similar crossings -- probably for the reasons cited above.
wrote on 10/08/2009 at 03:27AM
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wrote on 10/14/2009 at 10:24PM
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wrote on 11/04/2009 at 04:56PM
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wrote on 03/21/2010 at 02:09PM
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Mark wrote on 03/29/2010 at 03:51AM
I saw that in-road pedestrian signs have been placed all around Southern Connecticut State University. I saw several there this past weekend. What's taking these so long for these?
Mark wrote on 07/08/2010 at 05:43PM
At http://www.seeclickfix.com/issues/12441 one user writes, "I propose a sign for traffic exiting the highway. "Residential and school zone. Speed limit 15 mph."" Combined with more physical traffic calming, like curb extensions (temporary if funding does not allow a permanent one), would this be another good solution for improving pedestrian safety? From http://www.worldchanging.com/archives/010931.html "I think we need to recognize that the idea we can "balance" cars and sidewalk life is a dangerous illusion. The only way to make pedestrians and bikers safe and welcome is to slow cars down, to make it clear that the place through which they're driving is one in which they need to pay attention, and, whenever possible, to get those cars off the streets and out of way of trains, bus, bikes and strollers." "Assert the primacy of people enjoying the act of walking, and density begins to become community, transit begins to become an essential amenity rather than a safety net, and life begins to orient around experiences and access rather than accumulation and convenience. The act of walking is, I think more and more, at the very foundation of every other bright green possibility."