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My wife and I are homeowners here in Hamden, it will be four years
in August. It has been a wonderful experience for us and our two sons.
Our neighbors are wonderful and Hamden's community activities have
been a refreshing option for our children. However, as you know, no
town is perfect. Roads needs to be fix, the schools could be improved,
and who and what kind of businesses that are approved, should be
monitored more closely; nevertheless, my most pressing issue doesn't
involve any of those things. I live at 5 Furman Road, which is at the
corner of Furman and Thomas Street. Thomas St. has become a haven for
speeding dirt bikes, motorcycles, and many times kids from Southern in
cars racing through. Until recently, the police were rarely seen.
Lately, my wife and I have notice more of a police presence, but
naturally they can't see everyone. Our two boys are 13 and 4, and they
play a lot in our backyard. My biggest fear is one of them being
struck by a speeding car or motorcycle. Additionally, the perception
that our section of town has, may erode if this isn't addressed. The problem could be fixed easily with a posted radar machine or a more consistent police presence. Let everyone know that Hamden does not tolerate speeding.
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Anonymous (Gast)
Anonymous (Gast)
Anonymous (Gast)
CT Livable Streets Campaign (Registrierter Benutzer)
I share your concerns.
1. Have you asked your state reps to rewrite the laws so that towns get a portion of traffic enforcement revenue? That could help create the impetus for a little more enforcement. Currently towns get nothing, though the brand-new CT law that bans "texting while driving" does set a precedent by giving a significant portion of ticket revenue for that back to the towns. Maybe we can use this new precedent to encourage greater enforcement of speeding, which is at least as dangerous as texting while driving or talking on a cell.
2. Do you have data on the number of enforcement tickets given out, in what neighborhood, and for what types of violations? New Haven PD has compiled this type of information in the past. If you can track it in your area, you can probably more easily advocate for improvements. It's likely there isn't enough enforcement being done here, or if there is, it is is targeted towards the types of motor vehicle offenses that aren't as dangerous and problematic as speeding.
Geschlossen Chuck Butler (Gast)