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Petrick: Arch Street/Greenwich Avenue Municipal Improvements May Be a Costly Mistake

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“There have been many experts – city planners – brought in to design this project. One thing is for certain – they love grids and 90 degree angles. Our town is hilly, it twists and turns-  imperfect-, but it is what makes Greenwich so beautiful.” – Leslie Petrick Continue Reading →

Filed under: Letter to the Editor, Arch Street, bump outs, Greenwich Avenue, Havemeyer building, Havemeyer Place, intersection improvements

Spilo: Proposed Arch Street Design Unsafe

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“With this “enter-at-the-corner” design, drivers see pedestrians mass at the corner and are often unable to tell which way a pedestrian intends to cross. This situation is worse when there is heavy pedestrian traffic. The drivers’ confusion can cause them to enter the intersection believing pedestrians are crossing the other way. As a result the drivers may be forced to stop suddenly or make emergency maneuvers causing accidents.  You can watch this happen at Elm Street.” – Michael Spilo Continue Reading →

Filed under: Letter to the Editor, Arch Street, bump outs, Greenwich Avenue, intersection improvements, Michael Spilo

Dept of Public Works’ Siebert and Michel: The Facts on Proposed Greenwich Ave Intersection Improvements

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“With the high volume of pedestrians, it is important that vehicles drive slowly through the intersections. A Complete Street element incorporated in this project is the use of curb extensions (bump-outs).” – Amy Siebert and Jim Michel Continue Reading →

Filed under: Letter to the Editor, Amy Siebert, bump outs, Greenwich Avenue, intersection improvements, Jim Michel