Announcements
- Call for new officers – WCA is seeking interested parties for the roles of President, Vice President, and Secretary. There is potential for co-Presidents. Contact: info@whitneyville.org if interested.
Town Engineer Stephen White discussed several upcoming infrastructure improvements planned for Hamden.
- Automated Traffic Enforcement Safety Device (ATESD) Program
- Plan will include 5 speed safety and 3 red light cameras
- Currently waiting for approval
- Whitney Ave Road Diet
- CT is doing the work but Town is helping publicize the changes
- Plan will reduce crash rate 19-49%
- Plan will turn Whitney Ave into one lane traveling in both directions, with an alternating middle turning lane
- Road Diet happening this summer; forthcoming Town public meeting
- Plans: https://hamden.com/1018/Whitney-Avenue-Road-Diet
- Waite and Mather Bridges Replacement
- Bridges planned to expand to accommodate sidewalks on both sides for bike and pedestrian safety
- Consultant contract submitted to Town Council; Design considerations include environmental considerations for water and wildlife
- Plans: https://hamden.com/192/Waite-Mather-Street-Bridge-Replacement-P
- Walkable Sidewalks
- For priorities: Treadwell, Augur, Davis, and Benham
- Approval is planned for FY26 with construction in FY27
- Augur – Will install a contra bike lane on Augur to go against the flow of traffic; Will retain parking)
- Treadwell – New sidewalk installation between Martin Terrace and Marne Street; New pedestrian bridge over Lake Whitney; Plan does not include bike lanes; Roads likely will stay open during construction
- Davis – Construct new sidewalk between Rodgers Road and Hartford Turnpike; New crosswalk installation at East Rock Park entrance; Construct new sidewalk between Ridge Road and Rodgers Road; Will install radar speed awareness sign
- Plans: https://hamden.com/769/Walkable-Sidewalks-Project-CTDOT-61-153
- Bus Rapid Transit Project page at CTDOT: https://portal.ct.gov/dot/projects/new-haven-brt?language=en_US