Panhandling [PH]: Between Temple and College on Chapel, to York Street. I do not want to criminalize the homeless, but this PH is increasing in the numbers of people and locations along Chapel. They specifically target younger women, single and in groups, and visitors and families touring Yale. I observe they block drivers getting out of cars, approach people paying meters, standing at store and museum entrances [sort of PH gauntlet]. I am located near Temple and look over a popular Chinese restaurant and Verizon for over 20 years. Known hang-out 4 corners for many people. Yesterday I was asked by 6 PH for money [I say no, sorry.]. That is standard, generally daily 3-6 times both ways [up and down] both sides of street.

I know about the new street signs warning people to not support this behavior but it is not preventing the PH.