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This was also offered as a temporary measure

This is a really great idea--the interim/test/pilot would cost almost nothing. Is there any precedent for allowing neighbors to implement/donate directly to it?

I think there is with the Wooster Square dog park David.

Did that one involve road changes? I'm wondering if we can get the City to let neighbors just block off the 20 foot stretch of street without it going through three years of bureaucratic nightmare... this seems like an obvious and simple fix!

It didn't and I had a similar thought.

I think it is a great idea. The stop sign is a no brained. Given that I have lived in the neighborhood for a long time and have seen my share of emergency responses, I am not sure of the fire department would allow the closing of Lawrence St. I don't think the trucks can make the current Mechanic/State corner.

Has someone submitted a complete streets request form? There's a growing backlog of requests, and the budget for complete streets work hasn't been increased.

My impression with the complete streets requests is that they are not very transparent and a bit of a black hole. Where can you see the existing requests?

I think this would be a project that we could fund raise for if the City was willing to let us close the street to start.

I would think adding bump outs on State and Mechanic, significantly reducing the lane width, and ped median areas would also greatly reduce speeds and improve visibility. Although a permanent construction is ultimately needed, this can be done very cheaply using temporary measures as well. In England, temporary measures are used and left in place for 5-10 years until it comes time to do the permanent curbs, instead of spending the money right away, which allows for a far more rapid citywide impact (in some cities in England, the entire city was traffic calmed within a few years time period). We need officials in New Haven who can be a little more creative and think outside the box on this.

It seems that this proposal will funnel even more traffic onto Willow St., which is already overburdened.

"When the State St. bridge reopens...." hahahahahaha. I don't think the State St. bridge is going to reopen anytime soon, like, within the next five to ten years.

How about getting the State of Ct. to eliminate the left hand I91 exit 6, northbound ramp, and move the I91 exit 6 southbound ramp to land on State St., then eliminate left hand turns, from State St. onto Mechanic / Lawrence St.

Then build a train Station, for the New Haven, Hartford, Springfield line somewhere between Ferry and James St....

I will keep dreaming...

@Test: you can find existing and submit new Complete Streets applications at www.cityofnewhaven.com/Engineering/completestreets.asp

I'd like to invite anyone interested in this issue to attend the next East Rock Community Management Team Meeting on August 27 @ 7pm at 235 Nicholl St, 2nd Flr (IRIS). I've invited Jim Travers from the Dept. of Traffic, Transportation and Parking to join us, so we can have a conversation about our options...

Thanks Jessica,
Will you guys post the results of that conversation here as well for those of us who can not make the meeting?

Hey Rob,

How do I see the status of a complete streets request? I see the original applications but don't really understand the process. As an example I am curious about the Chapel Street bus shelter request. How would one know if their support for this proposal and if there is a timeline.

Thanks,
Ben

I smell a pop-up party to test out this space....

It would be great to see a test run!

I'm new to the area, but it seems like blocking off the part of mechanic adjacent to the park would be best. You'd take away that awkward, oblique intersection of mechanic and state and have a more square intersection with state and lawrence.

My other fear is that if lawrence was made into the park/public space, you wouldn't have the visibility or the activity from the restaurant that you'd get by blocking off mechanic. It would also be able to be seen from further south on state -- therefore attracting ppl to walk further north to this lesser-trafficked area. I envision selling this program as the "anchor" of upper state street to promote more activity in those old factory buildings.

I really look forward to see what happens here!

If we did this, we could possibly move the market to the new park...

Agreed Melissa!

There was also a suggestion from a neighbor to block off little mechanic instead.

A pop-up party is a great idea! Let me know if I can help. Some other ideas: http://ctdatahaven.org/know/index.php/File:Tactical_Urbanism_Guide_2011_sml.pdf

Hello, this post just came to our attention. Since it is over a year old, and no Complete Streets request is on file, we are considering it closed. This is to help us better manage the volume of posts on the website. If interest still exists in improving this area, please feel free to submit a "Complete Streets" request. Below is our standard message for older posts. In it you will find links to the necessary information. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our office at 203 946-6417.

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This issue is being closed on SeeClickFix due to the amount of time that has lapsed. However, if concern still exists regarding this issue, please visit the Engineering Department’s Complete Streets website. Link Below:

http://www.cityofnewhaven.com/Engineering/completestreets.asp

There you will find a “Complete Streets Manual” and “Project Request Form”. On October 23, 2008, The New Haven Board of Aldermen unanimously passed an order creating a nine member Complete Streets Steering Committee to guide the development of the following elements for the purpose of addressing the status of city streets: policy document, design manual, public process, educational campaign and traffic enforcement.

A focal point is to include feedback and ideas for street improvements from members of the community. You will also find previously submitted project requests from other community members. If this issue still exists please submit a “Project Request Form”. As a resident, you are not required to design anything. Instead, use the "Complete Streets Manual" as a showcase of the different types of traffic calming measures that may be used.

Thanks folks,
I'm going to re-open as I think this becomes more important with the redevelopment of Starr Supply. There are also a number of folks following this ticket.

Thanks for being so proactive on SCF. I won't judge you for the open issue :)

Thank you for re-opening this issue. Fixing the situation and improving parks access shouldn't depend on whether (or not) a private development happens.

Can the City initiate its own "request form" based on this SeeClickFix ticket? There's enough info here. Improving access to the park just requires a basic understanding of pedestrian-centered street design, which clearly is not there at the moment.

As approved by the Board of Alderman, the resource allocation committee is only accepting requests through the request form process. In part, this is to help manage the volume of requests to those that communities are serious about and are focused.

SeeClickFix is a terrific platform for these types of conversations, generating ideas, and community collaboration, however, the volume and variability of posts to the site is significant. The city does not have the means to find and generate all potential project requests, nor will it act as a filter for requests before they reach the allocation committee.

As you said, there is a large amount of information and collaboration on this ticket which is important. If you choose to submit a request form, please do include and reference it as supporting documentation.

If you have any more questions, please do not hesitate to ask.

Thanks for reopening Ben!

I'd consider filing a complete streets request form..

I'll chat offline with some neighbors to see if there's still interest.

That would be awesome. Thanks Davey. Hunting down a man by the name of Rob N would be a good start as he did the sketches. I can introduce. I also can introduce you to the property developers coming to Starr Supply.

That'd be great!

Thank you City of New Haven Engineering. However, at the time of the legislation, it was indicated that either the City or residents could submit a request form.

It seems that City staff should initiate a request form when it feels that a situation is of concern to them. It shouldn't always have to wait an unknown number of years for some group of residents or the local Alder to point out that there is a problem somewhere. I agree that the City can't find every request based on SeeClickFix, but if staff feel that something is important to address, they should begin to address it immediately.

In any case, I hope that a form is submitted, one way or another.

Has anybody heard if the new development might be taking over this street such that it is no longer a road? Seems like a good opportunity.

BB

The new building looks great but It looks like It will not be taking over this street for now.

We are closing this request due to its historic nature. If this concern still requires attention and you still believe SeeClickFix is a viable tool for its resolution the best way for it to be addressed is for you to create a new request including a current description of what is occurring and what solution you hope to see regarding this matter, citing/linking this request in the details. Thank you for your dedication to improving the quality of life in our community.