THEY LISTENED AND THE TRAFFIC LIGHT IS STAYING RIGHT WHERE IT BELONGS!! WE STOPPED THIS DANGEROUS PLAN TOGETHER AND I AM BEYOND THRILLED WITH THIS VICTORY!! STAY VIGILANT AS WE MONITOR THE SAFETY OF OUR STREETS MOVING FORWARD!!
February 13, 2019
Final supporters
Earlier this year, and unbeknownst to the residents of Old Canal Way, Weatogue, CT, the Office of State Traffic Commission authorized relocation of the traffic light on Old Canal Way to the housing development currently under construction further north on Hopmeadow Street. This impacts 100 apartments and 32 individual houses many of which contain families with children.
The removal of the traffic light would create a high danger intersection with no traffic light/warning to slow traffic where drivers are consistently driving at speeds of 45+ miles per hour. In addition both south and north directions have blind curves that make getting out from Old Canal Way an extremely dangerous feat.
We are petitioning to have the State Traffic Commission reverse their decision.
**When signing, please include your street address in the comments.**
Thank you for your time and your concern regarding this matter.
Updates
December 27, 2018
I HAVE BEEN SPENDING MY ENTIRE WEEK SENDING LETTERS TO THE STATE TRAFFIC COMMISSION TO DEMAND THEY RECOGNIZE THE DANGER THIS REMOVAL POSES TO OUR FAMILIES!! THEIR SILENCE IS LOUD BUT WE ARE TURNING UP THE PRESSURE UNTIL THEY FINALLY LISTEN TO OUR CONCERNS!!
December 27, 2018
THIS MOMENTUM IS ABSOLUTELY ELECTRIC!! WE ARE SHOWING THE STATE THAT OUR SAFETY IS NOT UP FOR NEGOTIATION!!
Reached 100 supporters
December 27, 2018
68 Comments
We need this traffic light to stay! It will be dangerous for the residents of Old Canal Way, as well as school buses , to attempt to pull out onto Hopmeadow Strret. Traffic moves at a high rate of speed and visibility from Old Canal Way looking to the left is low due to the curve. This light is a necessity!!
Removing the light on Old Canal Way will cause a backup on Deer Park and Sand Hill in the mornings, and make it absolutely impossible to turn left onto Old Canal Way in the afternoon rush hour.
Yes, we definitely need to stop the removal of this traffic light. There have been many weekday mornings, when the light is not working, in which it's impossible to take a left onto Hopmeadow due to the high volume of commuter traffic. That and cars are driving too fast around the curve that I'm nervous to turn without getting into an accident.
Countless times, cars fly through that light north and south when the light is red. I’ve seen 2 accidents there, and I’m shocked no one has been seriously hurt. Keep the light AND patrol it more frequently. If necessary add the light at the new development but keep this one. Anything that slows traffic on this part of Hopmeadow is smart.
It will be very dangerous to make a left turn if there is no traffic light. Not only the entrance is in the middle of a curve which makes it difficult to see oncoming traffic, the trees and bushes blocking the view doesn't help either, and traffic speed is to high to make the turn. School busses will have a difficult time with that too.
A potential broadside accident is a potential fatality. KEEP THIS LIGHT!!
We absolutely need this light! The speed limit on Hopmeadow is far too high coming from Simsbury center to remove it.
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THEY LISTENED AND THE TRAFFIC LIGHT IS STAYING RIGHT WHERE IT BELONGS!! WE STOPPED THIS DANGEROUS PLAN TOGETHER AND I AM BEYOND THRILLED WITH THIS VICTORY!! STAY VIGILANT AS WE MONITOR THE SAFETY OF OUR STREETS MOVING FORWARD!!
February 13, 2019
Final supporters
Earlier this year, and unbeknownst to the residents of Old Canal Way, Weatogue, CT, the Office of State Traffic Commission authorized relocation of the traffic light on Old Canal Way to the housing development currently under construction further north on Hopmeadow Street. This impacts 100 apartments and 32 individual houses many of which contain families with children.
The removal of the traffic light would create a high danger intersection with no traffic light/warning to slow traffic where drivers are consistently driving at speeds of 45+ miles per hour. In addition both south and north directions have blind curves that make getting out from Old Canal Way an extremely dangerous feat.
We are petitioning to have the State Traffic Commission reverse their decision.
**When signing, please include your street address in the comments.**
Thank you for your time and your concern regarding this matter.
Updates
December 27, 2018
I HAVE BEEN SPENDING MY ENTIRE WEEK SENDING LETTERS TO THE STATE TRAFFIC COMMISSION TO DEMAND THEY RECOGNIZE THE DANGER THIS REMOVAL POSES TO OUR FAMILIES!! THEIR SILENCE IS LOUD BUT WE ARE TURNING UP THE PRESSURE UNTIL THEY FINALLY LISTEN TO OUR CONCERNS!!
December 27, 2018
THIS MOMENTUM IS ABSOLUTELY ELECTRIC!! WE ARE SHOWING THE STATE THAT OUR SAFETY IS NOT UP FOR NEGOTIATION!!
Reached 100 supporters
December 27, 2018
68 Comments
As a resident of Canal Place apartments I am concerned that removal of this traffic signal will be dangerous. Leaving Old Canal Way in either direction is a blind corner and removal of this traffic signal is a broadside collision waiting to happen.
We need this traffic light to stay! It will be dangerous for the residents of Old Canal Way, as well as school buses , to attempt to pull out onto Hopmeadow Strret. Traffic moves at a high rate of speed and visibility from Old Canal Way looking to the left is low due to the curve. This light is a necessity!!
Removing the light on Old Canal Way will cause a backup on Deer Park and Sand Hill in the mornings, and make it absolutely impossible to turn left onto Old Canal Way in the afternoon rush hour.
Yes, we definitely need to stop the removal of this traffic light. There have been many weekday mornings, when the light is not working, in which it's impossible to take a left onto Hopmeadow due to the high volume of commuter traffic. That and cars are driving too fast around the curve that I'm nervous to turn without getting into an accident.
Countless times, cars fly through that light north and south when the light is red. I’ve seen 2 accidents there, and I’m shocked no one has been seriously hurt. Keep the light AND patrol it more frequently. If necessary add the light at the new development but keep this one. Anything that slows traffic on this part of Hopmeadow is smart.
It will be very dangerous to make a left turn if there is no traffic light. Not only the entrance is in the middle of a curve which makes it difficult to see oncoming traffic, the trees and bushes blocking the view doesn't help either, and traffic speed is to high to make the turn. School busses will have a difficult time with that too.
A potential broadside accident is a potential fatality. KEEP THIS LIGHT!!
We absolutely need this light! The speed limit on Hopmeadow is far too high coming from Simsbury center to remove it.
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As a resident of Canal Place apartments I am concerned that removal of this traffic signal will be dangerous. Leaving Old Canal Way in either direction is a blind corner and removal of this traffic signal is a broadside collision waiting to happen.