In order to help educate the public about E-bikes, Danny’s Cycles is offering an “E-Bike Tech Day” this Sunday, September 15, from 10:00am to 2:00pm, at their shop in Noroton Heights. Continue Reading →
The E-Bike. Eco-friendly? Or a Menace?
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Transportation
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“Catastrophe about to Happen” – Neighbors Demand a New Plan for North St Bridge Project
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Residents are worried the project as planned will worsen flooding and traffic. A public hearing on the project is scheduled for Monday, October 7 at 7:00pm. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Transportation, Board of Selectmen, Jim Michel, Lee Gerkin, North Street Bridge Coalition, North Street Bridge project, WMC Consulting Engineers
CT DOT Public Meeting on Rte 1 Centerline Rumble Strips in Greenwich Scheduled
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“Centerline rumble strips are a low-cost FHWA safety countermeasure that alert drivers when they drift out of a lane, reducing head on collisions and roadway departure crashes.” – CT Dept of Transportation Project Manager Balazs Szoke. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Transportation, Brookside Drive, CT Dept of Transportation, Pemberwick Road, Post Road, Rte 1, rumblestrips
Greenwich Goes Back to School: GHS Seniors Assigned Parking Spots, No Left Turn out of GHS Driveway #4, Speed Cameras Coming
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GHS seniors who have parking permits (after the lottery) will have assigned parking spots this year. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Police & Fire, Schools, Transportation, flex time, Greenwich High School, Greenwich Public Schools, start time
Greenwich Dept of Public Works Shares FAQs for North Street Bridge Replacement Project
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Greenwich Dept of Public Works announcement on Frequently Asked Questions on the North Street Bridge Replacement Project Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Schools, Transportation
State of Emergency Declared in Response to Severe Flooding in Parts of CT
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“The sudden and severe flooding has caused significant damage to infrastructure in the western portion of the state, resulting in evacuations, rescues, and more than two dozen road closures that we anticipate will need to be closed for an extended period.” – Governor Lamont Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Transportation, Weather
Flash Floods and Tractor Trailer Crash Snarl Traffic in Greenwich on Sunday
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A flash flood warning was in effect in Greenwich until 3:30pm on Sunday, according to the National Weather Service, and many parts of town were under water. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Transportation, Weather
4-Way Stop Proposed for Treacherous Cos Cob Intersection
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DPW civil engineer Michael Kiselak said DPW had collected data including crashes, speeds, volumes, pedestrian crossings and sight lines and their recommendation was to install all-way stop control. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Transportation, Cos Cob, DPW, Michael Kiselak, River Road Ext, Scofield Street
ADA Expectations: Broken Elevator at Greenwich Train Station is Town’s Responsibility
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“While we own the train station lobby, the Town of Greenwich is responsible for maintaining the elevator in the Train Station and is aware of the problem and has been working to address it.” – Kim DePra, director of Marketing & Communications for The Ashforth Company Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Transportation, accessibility, ADA, Greenwich Crossing, Greenwich train station
Close Call for Man Who Fell Off Train Platform in Cos Cob
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The man fell onto the tracks from the edge of the platform, but managed to sustain only non-life-threatening injuries after three train cars rolled over him without touching him. Continue Reading →