I heard that accident from my apartment. No screeching brakes. They just slammed into each other.

there needs to be a stop sign installed at 3rd and Jersey Ave to slow down traffic racing between Newark and 6th Street.

Agreed with the original poster, Jeff. If you were to stand there and watch the chaos, you’ll notice how many “near misses” there are at that intersection. It’s dangerous for cars but also for anyone crossing, bikes, etc. Please do something!

This location is not eligible for the construction of a traffic signal; however, we will conduct a preliminary traffic assessment to determine what type of traffic control is warranted at this intersection. The preliminary assessment will also help identify if a more in-depth study is required. Please allow 3 to 4 weeks for the preliminary study to be completed.

This issue was recategorized from Traffic/Pedestrian Safety Study Requests to Traffic: Stop Sign Request.

Thank you, Jennifer C., for looking into this. I used to live right on that corner and the accidents are regular. I avoid crossing there with my kids because cars going north on Jersey go too fast and cars on 2nd can't see the northbound traffic from the stop line, if they bother to stop at all. Daylighting has worked well at other intersections in the neighborhood with similar issues (for example one block away at 3rd. and Jersey. Anyway, glad to hear the city's looking into this.

The Council recently approved an ordinance to convert the following intersections along Jersey Ave into all-way stop intersections:
1. 1st St
2. 2nd St
3. 3rd St
4. 4th St
5. 5th St
6. 7th St

The stop signs and stop bars will be installed within the next few weeks.

Thanks for that update, Jennifer C. Glad to hear this news. If there’s any way to bring back the slow street, that would be great. Still, stop signs are a great start.

The slow streets we’re great. It was the first time in over 5 years that jersey ave was somewhat quite.

Great news about the stop signs on Jersey Ave.! I hope that people notice them. If they could attach small red flashing lights to them it would be great, but I don't know if that's a thing.

This intersection as well as all the unsignalized intersections along Jersey Ave north of Newark Ave were converted into all-way stop intersections.