Completely agree Mark. But it starts with the cops actually giving out tickets which in turn would bring in loads of money to the city - who desperately needs the money. I have seen a lot of stuff happen right in front of cops and they do nothing - thus people do not feel compelled to follow the laws when there are no repercussions.

P.S. You know who you remind me of Mark? The lead "singer" in those Freecreditreport.com commercials. And yes, I think he is very cute.

Also the amount of people that dont even stop at stop signs anymore..did someone change the law when I wasn't looking stating it was ok to blast through stop signs!
Glad to hear everyone in your case is safe and sound!!!

ROTFLMAO K!

Did this happen today, Wednesday March 10, or yesterday, Tuesday March 9? Might help to clarify this if you are looking for witnesses. Glad you were all OK.

Thank you everyone. I definitely am ok physically but that was a scary event. Not only for me but the baby as well.

Yes, I got the date wrong. Sorry. It was today (Wednesday 3/10/10)

Did not see your near-accident; sorry and glad you scooted out of the way. On a related note, all 4-way lights in the city should have a several-second delay added so that briefly, all directions are red (this is in addition to four-way-red walk signals, as this SCF poster was walking on). While this won't prevent red-light running, it will help cut down on car/car accidents resulting from it. Unfortunately, pedestrians, as always, must be extra vigilant.

I may be your elected official if you live in Ward 25. I will continue to ask for increases in traffic enforcement . A new police chief was introduced yesterday. I will share this incident with our district manager, Lt. Tchakarides and will let him know that more folks are asking for even more enforcement. He did report at last month's CMT meeting that his district increased motor vehicle citations by 600% from the previous month. Also, there are efforts continuing at the State level (which has to come before the municipalities can even consider legislation) for red light enforcement cams. So if you are for this type of enforcement, please help. Also, the cylindrical white cams at the newly refurbished intersections are sensors that replace the ingound loops. However some city intersections do have cameras that record for about 24hrs. These are the sphere-like ones mounted on a shot curved pole. I don't believe there is one at Edgewood & Yale. If folks do see one of those cams at an intersection and then see an incident, we can ask TT&P and/or PD to review the recordings.

BTW, moving violation $ is divided 90% to the state and 10% to the munis per current state law.

Thanks Greg. I do live in the area...a few blocks away from the incident. I called Traffic and they told me about the white cam thingies being only for what you said. Just found out a moment ago. My only other hope is that the school has a camera on their playground and if angled right will be in direct line of the intersection. I know IF they do have a camera, it will be a lot to ask of them, but hoping they will accommodate me. Long shot I know. They probably don't even have a camera but its worth a shot.

I am angry because this was either intentional or she was completely oblivious to what was happening.

Greg, I believe it is a flat $10 per ticket to the city, the rest to the state, not 90%/10%.

Has any progress been made on the investigation of this? If this had been a bullet grazing, the cops would be all over it. Does the lack of concern indicate that because it is a traffic assault, it doesn't matter?

Has anyone else contacted their state and local elected officials, and/or the Governor's office, on this matter?

If so, please post progress results here. We're all curious!

Mark I think you are correct. Just $10. Pat Dillon has said she was involved with even getting that.

I've seen people turn LEFT on red at that intersection.

The out of control driving culture in this city represents a failure of our government to take the issue seriously.

Why can't a traditional stop light be added? The wiring and lighting is already in place. Just replace the blinking light with a regular one.

Red light camera are needed. There are too many drivers who think stopping at red lights is optional, including turning right on red where it's clearing marked no turn on red.

That's a good idea...that coupled with the standard traffic light might be the answer. Too many people think that a blinking light, of any color either, yellow or red, means that their stopping or slowing down is an OPTION!

KMF - at that intersection it IS a standard traffic light. It does not blink. I think you are thinking of the one down by YaleBowl. This intersection I am talking about is in front of the school, Edgewood Park and the Park Recreation office.

All lights were solid red at the time and the crosswalks were lit...she blew down the street and through the light without even slowing down. Id say she was probably going 45 easy.

We need patrol at this intersection big time! AGAIN I was crossing that same intersection - mind you its in front of the elementary school - and a delivery guy in a white unmarked nice truck ran the red light/pedestrian light as I was crossing the street with children! And guess what, all to do make the turn, do a U'y to make the delivery into the school!!!!! ARG! Im so angry and frustrated! Truck did this as I was in the middle of the street. And yes, you can believe I had some non-foul-language words for him, although if I had no kids with me, I would have gone off on his arse even more so!

Has this intersection been considered for a roundabout?

Roundabouts are to keep traffic moving through an intersection (or slowing mid-block traffic). Not the best in places where people are frequently trying to cross the street.

Hi, did u find witnesses? Should we close the issue?

Closing the issue.

Sorry there was no progress on this.

If the speeding, red light running, and disregard for pedestrian safety continues to be an issue, please fill out and submit a "complete streets" request form at http://www.cityofnewhaven.com/Engineering/completestreets.asp. Getting these types of requests on the official public record will really help the city improve the safety of these crossings over time, while significantly raising property values. If you need help completing the form you may want to contact your local alderperson or newhavensafestreets at gmail.com.