Traffic PIU

The intersection of Winfield and Old Bergen Rd. desperately needs stop signs, a traffic signal, or a speed bump. Cars speed dangerously down Old Bergen Rd at all hours as the entire stretch from Merritt St to Bartholdi has no traffic signals, stop signs, speed bumps, etc. The Winfield intersection is particularly vulnerable as residents, including children and those with pets, trying to cross into or out of Columbia Park face very dangerous conditions. These conditions also include cars turning left on to Old Bergen Rd. from Bartholdi when those cars catch the green light. Knowing there's no stop sign or speed bump there, cars turn left on to Old Bergen Rd at or above the speed limit with low visibility. if you're a pedestrian crossing Old Bergen Rd those left-turning cars are an additional hazard that are not visible and can't be anticipated.

Hey gang! Andrew Vischio here. Sight lines at Communipaw & Pine have always been pretty challenging, so my initial thought was that the intersection could benefit from hardened curb extensions. However, there is certainly a need for loading zones considering how many restaurants and multi-family buildings are in the area, so that might not actually be the best solution here.

I now have an inkling that the intersection would meet warrants for all-way stop control as I've noticed a considerable increase in pedestrian (and vehicular and bike) traffic as a result of the completion of a new mid-rise multi-family building, the opening of a new restaurant, two new Citi bike docks two blocks away on Communipaw, and a seemingly increasing number of children's birthday parties at a venue (Luna de Papel) at this intersection.

Long story short, I think the intersection would benefit from all-way stop control if the warrants are met.

Thanks for your consideration!

The street between the park and reservoir (howie fink way) should be closed to cars. It is one way, next to the playground and cars are very close to the playing children, often speeding. Please close this road to cars or at least install speed bumps.

Is it possible for the city to completely ban huge trucks to pass in this area? First, the streets are narrow and no such truck should be allowed in this residential areas.
Second, the trucks make a lot of noise when hitting the speed humps because they dont even stop and just fly over them.
Third, these huge trucks create a lot of traffic. Last week, one of them was stuck because it could not make the turn due to narrow streets.

It is the city's duty to put the appropriate signs so the drivers of these trucks are aware before even entering an area.

It is imperative that the city makes the life of its citizens SAFE and STRESSLESS.

The ped walk here is ignored completely. Need to have the flashing ped walk indicator like there is on 6th now

Cars are frequently parked on the sidewalk, completely obstructing the path. At the curve where the sidewalk narrows, this forces pedestrians into the street day after day. Today, while pushing a stroller with a baby, we had to wait for traffic to clear, and the driver who had parked on the sidewalk became aggressive when we politely asked them not to block the path. I understand that there is a site entrance there, but this is one of the few accesses from downtown to the Heights. Can a removable barrier be placed?

Can the city investigate the safety conditions on Herbert place for pedestrians. The sidewalks are VERY narrow. To the point where two people can not pass each other and need to step into the street. This matter is made even more concerning as it is a very very common place for cars to park on the sidewalk. This is a constant every day occurrence. and hundreds of people use this route to get the the JSQ bus terminal and path station everyday. The parking lot often encroaches on the right of way.

I am not sure why the City keeps making requests for this intersection closed. This is one of the busiest intersections in downtown jersey city for parents crossing with strollers and cars persistently go the wrong way on second street to cut through the BJs parking lot. This intersection needs a crossing guard at a minimum every morning and afternoon to deter this from happening.

This intersection has poor visibility and could use a multi direction stop sign A stop sign might also reduce speeding/cut thrus on New York Ave

This intersection is especially dangerous in both directions for multiple reasons. We've come dangerously close to hitting pedestrians and being sideswiped by other drivers on numerous occasions. The pedestrian crossing from the mall to the PATH is on a diagonal, meaning that pedestrians cross along a very long area but with little respite in the median due to the large exhaust tower and tall grasses in the way; they're often walking along the curb or running out quickly in front of drivers since they have nowhere else to go. What's more is that there are cars stopping suddenly on both sides of the street to pickup/drop off passengers. Finally, the exhaust tower and grasses are super dangerous for driver sight lines when driving south, and for pedestrians attempting to cross from the median toward the mall. I go through this intersection very slowly and still have to frequently slam on my brakes or veer quickly into the other lane.

Requesting a speed bump or a stop sign at this pedestrian heavy crossings on Van Winkle and Skillman Ave. Cars speed up this hill just to beat the signal and reach JFK Blvd. There have been multiple instances of pedestrians almost getting run over.