Recent comments in /f/newhaven

tillythegringo t1_j29dchi wrote

I agree bike lanes should be separated, but forcing people to walk across a few specific crossings (that will likely never get built anyways due to building cost and maintenance) will just make people want to jaywalk anyways. Also pedestrian overpasses just kinda suck for pedestrians as well, look at some of the overpasses and plazas in Hartford, nobody uses them.

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DaveBrz t1_j295r7f wrote

To stop the drag racing that goes on in those stretches. See want to redo the intersection at RT 1 also to our crossing signals in that people will push the button and cross without the ok to do so. Also, surprised that some of those professional panhandlers in that intersection don’t get hit with the way they aggressively go between traffic.

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100percent100percent t1_j294gzi wrote

Why not build raised crossings and better pedestrian infrastructure instead of narrowing traffic lanes which I imagine will cause even more traffic? Obviously pedestrian safety is priority but this feels like a band-aid. You fix the problem with actual pedestrian and bike focused infrastructure that keeps cars from physically hitting them.

Edit: dowvoted for... promoting effective infrastructure that actually saves lives.... okay...?

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editorgrrl t1_j23wt8q wrote

https://www.makehaven.org/frequently-asked-questions-faq

>MakeHaven is an adult makerspace. Children may not become members. However, if you are the legal guardian of a minor, they may accompany you in the space. Guardians must supervise minors the entire time. Minors, like all guests, cannot operate badged equipment, but are welcomes to be a part of the making in terms of assembly and design.

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