Dennis

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    Sachem Street New Haven, Connecticut - Prospect Hill

    An automobile hit a pedestrian yesterday at the intersection of Winchester and Sachem Streets. This is documented in a police report that was filed.

    The crosswalk was repainted last week, however additional signage is needed to increase visibility and ensure pedestrian safety in this area.

    There is currently a “Yield to Pedestrians in Crosswalk” sign as you approach Winchester on Sachem. The fasteners on this sign are broken, as a result it’s not facing the street as best as possible.

    A yellow “Pedestrian Crossing sign (see attached) should be placed above this sign.

    A STOP sign should be placed at this intersection requiring motorists to come to a full stop before entering the crosswalk.

  • Sachem Street New Haven, Connecticut - Dixwell

    Pedestrian Safety Issue raised at Yale Health Safety Comittee meeting 5-9-16.

    The crosswalk markings at the corner(s) of Winchester, Mansfield and thier respective intersection(s) with Sachem are all gone.

    There is a significant amount of pedestrian traffic crossing these streets including students and the majority of Yale Health Staff walking to and from the Prospect Sachem garage.

    There is also a lot of car and truck traffic at this intersection. A large majority of the traffic does not stop at the stop signs and they are traveling at high rates of speed.

    Who at the City can I contact to discuss this safety issue?

    Can we please repaint the crosswalk markings?

    Can we put in the new flashing light - crosswalk signals?

    It would be nice to have a police presence on a random basis to ensure that cars are stopping for pedestrians in the crosswalk.

    It feels very unsafe to cross this block.

    Can you please contact me @ 860-301-8987 or dennis.marden@yale.edu to advise as to what action can be taken and when something to improve public safety can be completed.

    Thanks,
    Dennis Marden
    Assistant Building Services Manager, Yale Health