In early May, “06880” posted a comment from a Clinton Avenue-area resident.
He noted safety concerns: speeding drivers, a disregarded stop sign, and 2 speed humps that are too low to serve as a deterrent.
He asked the town to increase the height of the humps, introduce additional traffic calming measures, and increase police enforcement.
“The response is clear,” he wrote. “Residents want action.” A Change.org petition link was included in the story.
Existing speed hump on Clinton Avenue.
Yesterday — just 24 days after that posting — he shared good news from Public Works, in partnership with the Police Department and 1st selectman. They wrote:
“Dear Residents,
“Thank you for taking the time to share your concerns regarding traffic safety conditions on Clinton Avenue. We appreciate the thoughtful and detailed information provided, and understand the importance of maintaining safe neighborhood streets for residents, pedestrians, cyclists, and especially children.
“Following recent inspections of the area with members of the Traffic & Pedestrian Safety Task Force, the Town has determined that the existing speed humps on Clinton Avenue are not currently constructed to the intended height specifications. As a result, the Town is developing a plan to correct and restore the existing speed humps to improve their effectiveness as traffic calming measures.
“In addition, the Town will address overgrown vegetation that is currently obstructing certain traffic signage and reducing visibility for motorists. To further improve driver awareness at the intersection, the word “STOP” will also be painted directly onto the roadway surface at the stop bar.
“The Town takes these concerns seriously and will continue to evaluate conditions on Clinton Avenue in coordination with the Police Department, Department of Public Works, and engineering staff to determine whether additional measures may be appropriate moving forward.
“We appreciate the community’s engagement and patience as these improvements are coordinated and implemented in the coming weeks.
This has nothing to do directly with the town’s response. But it’s a rainbow over Clinton Avenue, so it adds even more joy to this story. (Photo/Jenny Rago)
