tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6844475919675784308.post1322332076544080730..comments2024-03-12T04:15:32.560-04:00Comments on middletowneye: Roundabout Solution To Route 9 Traffic WoesMiddletown Eye (Ed McKeon)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15825886539128890014noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6844475919675784308.post-50555052720058500222016-08-01T16:35:39.264-04:002016-08-01T16:35:39.264-04:00It’s hard to know where to begin.
The DOT’s conce...It’s hard to know where to begin.<br /><br />The DOT’s conceptual diagram for replacing the traffic regulating lights at Hartford Avenue and Washington Street is an expensive solution for a problem that is not defined. While the DOT representative made a somewhat convincing case that replacing the stop sign at the Rte 17 interchange could improve safety, he did not make the case for the other Alain Munkittricknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6844475919675784308.post-22120198082372135842016-07-31T19:37:09.356-04:002016-07-31T19:37:09.356-04:00After watching the video of the presentation, it a...After watching the video of the presentation, it appears there is more work to be done on the design of the proposed changes and the visual impact this project will have on the city. I think many are underestimating the massive size of the structures required to raise the two sections of highway. During the presentation they provided a "before and after" view of the bridge at WashingtonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6844475919675784308.post-5635977620917533932016-07-28T22:31:14.073-04:002016-07-28T22:31:14.073-04:00We need more lights, the more the better. It will ...We need more lights, the more the better. It will force people to shop on Main Street. Keep commerce local. And bike lanes. If there were organic dog parks in the medians and shoulders people could walk dogs when traffic is heavy. A canoe launch near the round about is needed for citizen recreations. Why is everyone always in a rush & a slave to the automobile? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6844475919675784308.post-57599421731421995692016-07-28T18:31:39.328-04:002016-07-28T18:31:39.328-04:00There are several design flaws in this, particular...There are several design flaws in this, particularly the routing of traffic onto Main Street to get on and off the bridge from rt 9. Why not put full interchanges at Hartford Rd and a partial one at Dekoven Dr./ Washington St. The roundabouts don't seen to be too bad of an idea on Main St. Extension- that interchange is horrible.<br /><br />"Planning and Zoning Commissioner Stephen Paul Bourquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00961145264218083288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6844475919675784308.post-46859111687735761552016-07-28T18:01:42.653-04:002016-07-28T18:01:42.653-04:00What about bicycles and pedestrians? There needs t...What about bicycles and pedestrians? There needs to be a bike lane. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6844475919675784308.post-70805100879493020102016-07-28T12:35:56.908-04:002016-07-28T12:35:56.908-04:00"Britnell conceded that there would likely be..."Britnell conceded that there would likely be increased traffic at these exits and entrances, and associated increase traffic on Main Street, Washington and DeKoven, but he portrayed the increases as inconsequential."<br /><br />In my opinion ANY increase in traffic on Washington Street, especially where it intersects with Main, would not be "inconsequential". Poorly timed/Gerry Willettenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6844475919675784308.post-21331371446459033162016-07-27T21:55:11.256-04:002016-07-27T21:55:11.256-04:00Does anybody know what the purpose of the double r...Does anybody know what the purpose of the double roundabout at Main St Extension is in the design? <br /><br />Currently that area doesn't seem to have a problem with traffic or accidents, and the roundabouts don't really look like they would help with that anyway, or am I missing something?<br /><br />IMO all it needs (badly) is better sidewalks.<br />jonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6844475919675784308.post-55526289669655826942016-07-27T16:54:31.249-04:002016-07-27T16:54:31.249-04:00That 6 minutes means about 250-500 pounds of co2 e...That 6 minutes means about 250-500 pounds of co2 emissions per car per year. If 2,000 cars go through there a day (estimate, can anyone provide traffic counts). That is 500,000 - 1,000,000 pounds of co2 produced because of the lights. <br /><br />If this is not a good plan, can folks supply what they think is best. I personally feel this is a good plan but if there are better ones, I am all Steve Bayleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14005246681490557600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6844475919675784308.post-88485496315709672042016-07-27T14:23:02.498-04:002016-07-27T14:23:02.498-04:00Just to be clear, what I said was that I was surpr...Just to be clear, what I said was that I was surprised at the figures he shared - it was their analysis that the lights added six minutes to getting through Middletown. If that's at all near accurate, then I think we have to ask what the real gain is at the expense of the health of downtown (which, as I also noted, is one of the biggest tax payers and employers in Middletown and we need it Jen Alexanderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14821912486617604452noreply@blogger.com