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The Branford Police Department and the Board of Police Commissioners are dedicated to making Branford roadways  safer for the community. 

Attempting to reach the goal of safer roadways, we have compiled a list of what we consider to be troublesome intersections.  The suggestions are subjective opinions of professional police officers that travel Branford's roads on a daily basis, and are not based on actual data.

The following is how the police commission improved conditions at these perceived troublesome intersections:

Jefferson Rd & Burban Dr

RECOMMENDATION:

• Remove the traffic island at the intersection of Jefferson Rd. and Burban Dr. making it a "T" intersection

RESOLUTION:

• The police commission considered safety issues as well as the economics changing the intersection. It was found that there is a school bus stop at this location.  The police commission unanimously voted to make the southbound portion of the traffic island from Jefferson Rd to Burban Dr. one way in a southerly direction.

Gould Lane and Featherbed Lane

SUGGESTION:

• Remove traffic island at the intersection of Gould La and Featherbed La

Resolution:

• Although it is awkward to look back over your right shoulder while exiting Gould Lane on to Featherbed Lane in a southerly direction, the commission could not find justification for rebuilding this intersection because there is no significant accident statistics for the intersection. 

Meadow St. to Pine Orchard Rd.

SUGGESTION:

•  The intersections from Montowese St. at Pine Orchard Rd. to Montowese St. at Meadow street should be controlled by a synchronized traffic light.

RESOLUTION:

•  The police commission recommended two synchronized traffic lights, one at the end of Pine Orchard Rd. and the other at the end of Meadow St.  Because Montowese St. is a state road the recommendation was forwarded to the state department of transportation.

Leetes Island Rd. from Gould La. to East Main St.

SUGGESTION:

• Evaluate lengthy traffic light cycles on Leetes Island Rd. from Gould La. to East Main St.    

 Resolution:

•  The police commission unanimously voted to recommend that the time cycle of the traffic lights be reduced to a reasonable length of time.  The request was submitted to the state department of transportation and the time cycles have been changed.  

North Main St. & Cherry Hill Rd.

SUGGESTION:

• Remove overgrown shrubs and relocate a traffic control device that blocks view while traveling south on Cherry Hill Rd.   

RESOLUTION:

• An inquiry was made to the state department of transportation and found that this intersection is on the state's list for improvement, however a start date has not been determined.  The commission determined that the traffic control device did not impair sightlines.  It was recommended that the property owner trim the shrubbery at the intersection.  Additionally the commission recommends that left turn lanes be added in both directions on North Main St. at the intersection of Cherry Hill Rd.

Cedar St. & North Main St.

SUGGESTION:

• A left turn signal should be added northbound on Cedar St. at the intersection of North Main St.  Additionally the northbound traffic lanes on Cedar St. should be reconfigured to require the left lane to turn left and continue straight.  The right lane should be right turn only.

RESOLUTION:

• The commission recognized the same issues with this intersections however also added that the intersection should be widened to accommodate three lanes of traffic northbound on Cedar St. (left, straight and right turns).  

Main St. & Ivy St.

SUGGESTION:

• Widen Main St. at Ivy St. to accommodate turn lanes in both directions coupled with turn signals, to relieve congestion.

Resolution:

• The commission recognizes the issue of traffic congestion, however to widen the street at this intersection can only be completed at the expense of many parking spaces which are already at a premium.  The commission recommends that an advanced left turn signal for eastbound traffic on Main St. be installed on the existing traffic signal.  

Main St. & Kirkham St.

SUGGESTION:

• Create a left turn lane for westbound traffic on Main St. at Kirkham St.

RESOLUTION:

• A advanced turn signal was approved on the traffic light for westbound traffic on Main St. at Kirkham St during the April commission meeting.  This will be amended in the January 2005 commission meeting to recommend the creation of an additional lane westbound on Main St affording both a turn lane and a straight lane.  This will require eliminating one parking space on the north side of Main St.

Court St. & Clark Ave.

SUGGESTION:

• Make both Court St. and Clark Ave. one-way streets with southbound traffic on Clark Ave. and northbound traffic on Court St.  Additionally allow parking only on one side of the street.

RESOLUTION:

• Due to the very congested nature of this area, any changes to the parking and travel directions will be very controversial.  The commission does not want to impose our will on this area.  Instead the commission would rather consider definite recommendations made by the Short Beach Association.  This suggestion was tabled pending action by the Short Beach Association.  

Alps Rd & Burban Dr.

SUGGESTION:

• Post curve signs on Alps Rd near Burban Dr.  

RESOLUTION:

• Curve signs are already in place, no action taken.  

 

Kirkham St., Maple St., Meadow St. & Indian Neck Ave.

SUGGESTION:

• Re-align roadway

RESOLUTION:

• The commission approved the new road alignment associated with the MIF project.  When Indian Neck Ave. is complete, the commission will recommend that the intersection of Kirkham St. and Meadow St. become a 3 way stop with an advanced stop warning sign posted in an appropriate location on Maple St.   

 

 

Please feel free to submit suggestions in regard to traffic issues to:  traffic@branfordpolice.com