Description
Motorbikes continue to present an extraordinary danger to pedestrians and their children and cyclists by screaming up the closed road from English Drive to the summit of East Rock. On the evening of 8/7/12, for example, three motorbikes sped up that road around 7 p.m., imperiling many parents and their children, adults and their pets, and cyclists out for an evening stroll or ride on the closed road. Police are rarely visible at the park and a sense of lawlessness pervades the area, which is generally filthy. A firm presence is required at the pedestrian entrances on English drive and on Trowbridge, off of State Street.
10 Comments
Steve (Guest)
Justin Elicker (Guest)
This problem is deeply frustrating. I've had a number of conversations with the district managers in Fair Haven, Cedar Hill and East Rock on how to address the problem. It's one of the most frequent complaints I've been getting this summer. I just reached out to the Chief because this problem is not going away and our current approach does not seem to be entirely effective.
I'll keep you in the loop. Thanks for reporting this.
Justin Elicker
Ward 10 Alderman
justin.elicker@gmail.com
Ann H. (Registered User)
Concerned citizen and New Haven taxpayer (Guest)
I too saw these kids on motobikes and ATV's last night. They ran their motorized vehicles through the whole picnic area on the top of East Rock several times when there were young children and families there. In addition to the dangerous conditions, their bikes are extremely loud and emit choking fumes. After I left the top of East Rock, I encountered two others riding their vehicles over the white trail down by the river, all the way from Orange Street to the covered bridge at Lake Whitney.
And in regard to the filth, I encountered an (indescribable) used sex object last night on one of the rocks that surround the picnic area. Appalling.
Jo A (Guest)
Jo A (Guest)
Rich Hanley (Registered User)
Rich Hanley (Registered User)
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CT Livable Streets Campaign (Registered User)