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Welcome! Safe Streets is an interdepartmental team that works with community partners to establish and meet viable objectives and goals for reimagining and redesigning streets. The streets in Hartford must be safe for all road users regardless of transit mode, age, ability, race, or income. This newsletter is produced bi-monthly, and provides updates on Safe Streets efforts initiated by the City of Hartford, partner organizations, and the community.
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This month's edition features:
A quick reminder that we're on Instagram @safestreetshartford and on Facebook @DDSHartford! We'll continue to build out our communications efforts, so please follow us and stay tuned for more. |
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Department of Development Services
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Complete Streets Task Force on February 6th
Thank you to everyone that participated in the last Complete Streets meeting! If you are unable to attend, meeting materials and future meeting dates will be posted to MeetingInfo, where you can create an account and follow this and other City of Hartford meetings for updates.*
Looking for our next meeting? Join us on Monday, February 6th at 12 PM for updates on projects, new progress, partners and more. The meeting link is tinyurl.com/HartfordCSMeetings, or if you have trouble connecting, you can join in via phone at 408-418-9388 (Access Code 2336 133 6144). Hope to see you there!
*Please view MeetingInfo before meetings. Rescheduling or Cancellation Updates will be posted to MeetingInfo.
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Asylum Avenue Public Info Meeting on Jan 30th
In an effort to make progress towards safer streets in Hartford, the City has been working to identify modifications to Asylum Avenue between Prospect Avenue and Sumner Street. The aim of this project is to help reduce speeding through traffic calming; improve facilities for alternate modes of transportation; and allow for safer crossings.
We would like to invite you to learn more by joining the public info meeting on:
January 30th at 5:30PM
at the 224 EcoSpace (224 Farmington Ave, Hartford)
*Hybrid Virtual Access*
Link: https://cityofhartford.webex.com/cityofhartford/j.php?MTID=mc89cfc7a22119efd5d8b7dab7b35300e
Access Code: 2336 710 1328
Password: Pt9TFGwDw67
Call In Phone Number: 408-418-9388
For more information and updates, please visit www.hartfordct.gov/pz/AsylumAveTrafficCalming. If you have any questions or feedback on this project, you can contact us at safestreets@hartford.gov.
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Draft Neighborhood Plans Available Online
Guided by the Hartford City Plan 2035, the City's neighborhood planning process aims to engage residents and community stakeholders in the development of community-driven strategic plans. This process provides technical assistance to NRZs and also helps build consensus around long-term visions for Hartford neighborhoods.
In the first year of a multi-year process, the City and its project teams have been working to develop plans for the Northeast, Upper Albany, Frog Hollow, and Southwest & Behind the Rocks neighborhoods, and these draft plans are now available online:
For questions or comments, email owen.deutsch@hartford.gov.
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Department of Public Works
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Bartholomew Avenue Streetscape in Parkville.
After a multi-year public engagement, design, and construction process, Bartholomew Avenue streetscape reached substantial completion just before the new year. Boasting new and refreshed sidewalks, crosswalks, streets, lighting, an archway, and more, Bartholomew Avenue enhances and adds to the distinctly historic, yet innovative character of the neighborhood.
You may see the team wrap up a few last finishing touches, but stop on by to check out the newly revamped space, which is a precursor for more Parkville action to come.
P.S. DPW is also on social media; check out their Facebook @HartfordDPW.
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Hartford Police Department
The Hartford Police Department (HPD) traffic stats through 12/31/22 are approximately as follows:
| Statistic |
# |
| Total Traffic Stops |
12396 (7932 within the Traffic Division) |
| Infractions |
6927 (5628 within the Traffic Division) |
| Speeding |
1982 |
| Distracted Driving/Cell Phone |
877 |
| Seatbelt |
893 |
| Stop Sign |
876 |
| Traffic Signal |
768 |
| Other |
1531 |
| Operating Under the Influence (OUI) Arrests |
167 |
| Traffic Division Summons Arrests |
142 |
Additional Traffic Division Stats
- 2738 Towed Vehicles (includes scofflaw, snow tows)
- 500 Abandoned Vehicles Red Tagged / 262 Towed
- 65 Tractor Trailer Heavy Duty Tows
Additional Stats
from the UConn Crash Data Repository (2022 Approximations)
- 9 Crashes with Fatalities
- 56 Crashes with Severe Injuries
- 3,629 Total Crashes
2022 Annual Summary of Traffic Stats
*December data is still being processed, and numbers may be approximate until all statistics are finalized.
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Safe Streets Partner Updates
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Superpedestrian on Hartford Scootershare
It's been almost two years since the bright yellow Superpedestrian (LINK) scooters arrived on Hartford streets, and in that time Hartford residents and visitors have taken nearly 350,000 trips. With such huge ridership, the city and Superpedestrian are working together to make sure riders know exactly where to park their scooters, while also making them easier to find for the next rider. Together, we've installed about a dozen scooter parking corrals across the city. Riders can find these corrals in the app, and in the near future will be rewarded with wallet credits for parking in these corrals.
Superpedestrian is excited for the 2023 season, and we hope to be able to expand access for riders in the coming months. We're so thankful to everyone in Hartford for all the support over these past two years!
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Free Screening of The Street Project on Jan 18th
Centered around Vision Zero and transportation safety, The Street Project takes a deeper dive on the everyday dangers of our roads while also sharing the stories of how communities are breaking the status quo and changing their streets into safer, thriving spaces.
If you missed the showing in Hartford last fall, Bike West Hartford is hosting a free screening of the documentary. Register online to attend on Wednesday, January 18th, 2023 from 5:30-7pm at West Hartford Public Library Noah Webster meeting room (lower level - 20 South Main Street). Room capacity: 40 seats.
Or learn how to host your own watch party before the joint Feb 5th statewide virtual discussion.
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We Love Feedback!
Thank you for reading our newsletter! We are always looking to improve this mode of communication, so please share any comments and suggestions with us by emailing safestreets@hartford.gov. |
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