This issue was recategorized from Lighting to Traffic & Engineering - Streetlighting.

Jersey City, NJ assigned this issue to Engineering - Drew B

I AGREE this block has lots of vehicle traffic and pedestrian traffic coming from the light rail.

Any updates on the street lighting evaluation?

Last night there was an accident on the corner of Garfield and Cator! A car hit parked cars! It’s so dark on this corner, drivers and pedestrians can’t see very well. It’s a safety issue, can you please provide an update on installing street lights on this corner? Much appreciated.

Checking in again to see if there’s been any progress on this request? The corner of Cator and Garfield is still very dark and dangerous for pedestrians and drivers at night. Existing street lights around this vicinity are out and not monitored for replacement. Please advise. Thank you.

Yet another car accident at this corner again this morning! When will something be done?!

Also, maybe a stop sign could be placed on Cator and Garfield? Or speed bump on Garfield approaching Cator? Cars are usually speeding down Garfield causing serious accidents! Not to mention, heavy pedestrian traffic to and from the light rail and more safety measures is needed. Please provide an update.

Another auto incident last night on the corner of Cator and Garfield Avenue! A car hit my sons car, taking off his side view mirror and they did not stop! Any updates on this request from almost 3 months now?

Hello??? Has there been any progress or update?

Lighting upgrades/additions have been requested to be installed by PSE&G. Lighting upgrades were requested in the area of Garfield, Danforth, and Cator.

Hello. Do we know if PSEG will be placing upgrades for lighting soon? This corner is still very dark and dangerous.

I saw surveyors on the corners of Cator/Garfield/Danforth. Does this mean we may get an update soon? More school children and pedestrians will really benefit from a street light or something to help with crossing safely. In addition to less car accidents on this corner due to speeding vehicles.

New lights were ordered. PSE&G does not regularly notify us when they install the lighting. They install shortly after they receive shipment from their supplier. I have reached out to PSE&G for an update on this particular order and will report back with any findings.

The survey work is likely for utility work in the area.

Thank you! This is great news!

Checking in to see if PSEG was able to provide an update? Thanks.

PSE&G was on site and installing new lights on Wednesday, 3/29/23. New lights are installed on Cator between Garfield and Princeton with more to come. PSE&G has not given me a written response, so I am not sure if all new lights have been delivered to them. I can only update what I saw when I visited the location. I will follow-up on my inquiry for a written update from them.

Thanks for the update. That installation is definitely not for this ticket. Cator and Princeton is down the street. The original request is for Garfield and Cator. Seems like they would prioritize the corners that have high cases of auto accidents and safety for pedestrians trying to cross Garfield Avenue. Your help would be greatly appreciated. I am also willing to reach out to anyone else for an update. Please advise.

I was on site this afternoon. New lights are installed at Garfield and Cator as well. Including Garfield between Cator and Danforth. The new fixtures are identifiable by their slim appearance.

Really? I don’t see any new lights? Also, there was another auto accident right on this corner again yesterday! It’s so unsafe. We need a traffic light so people would be forced to slow down.

New street lights are installed.

Please start a new request for separate issues so that the proper agency is contacted.

Thank you.