Petition to Lower the Speed Limit on Route 63 (Straits Turnpike) in Middlebury, CT
To: Connecticut Department of Transportation, Local Traffic Authority, First Selectman Edward B. St. John, State Senator Eric C. Berthel, State Senator Joan Hartley & State Representative William Pizzuto
We, the undersigned residents of Middlebury, CT, are deeply concerned about the high speed of vehicles on Route 63 (Straits Turnpike). Despite formal requests to the Connecticut Department of Transportation, the current speed limit remains unchanged. Recent data indicates that cars travel at speeds ranging from 45 to 95 mph, which is excessively high for a residential area and poses significant risks to our safety.
Background:
- Safety Concerns: The high speed limit poses a significant risk to the safety of residents, especially children and pedestrians.
- Accidents: There have been multiple accidents on this road, with a recent severe incident causing major injuries to local children.
- Residential Area: Route 63 runs through a densely populated residential area where many families live and children play.
Request:
We urgently request that the speed limit on Route 63 (Straits Turnpike) be reduced to a safer level that is more appropriate for a residential area. Additionally, we request the installation of speed traps to enforce the new speed limit and deter speeding. These measures will help to ensure the safety of our community and prevent future accidents.
Community Impact:
This issue affects the daily lives of residents, who live in constant fear for their safety. Immediate action is necessary to ensure that residents feel safe in their own homes.
We, the undersigned, implore the relevant authorities to take our concerns seriously and act swiftly to reduce the speed limit on Route 63. The safety and well-being of our community depend on it.
Thank you for your prompt attention to this critical issue.
Sincerely,
The Residents of Middlebury, CT
Updates
September 4, 2024
I have finalized the formal briefing document for the DOT regional office regarding the incident reports on Route 63. My next step is a scheduled meeting with the local traffic authority to review the current speed data.
September 4, 2024
The volume of support for this petition has reached a level that necessitates immediate presentation to the local traffic authorities. I am currently finalizing the formal request package to submit to the Connecticut Department of Transportation and the office of the First Selectman.
Reached 100 supporters
September 4, 2024
30 Comments
Something has to be done on straits turnpike. I have witnessed quite a few accidents there this year and it seems to be getting worse. Lower the speed limit and have more police in the area if at all possible.
I was just in that area a car on the opposite side passed out 4 cars going like a bat out of hell. If I or the cars behind me going the other way didn’t move to the right in the gutter we would have been in a head on collision
Living on rt 64. I’m no stranger to speeding cars. Vehicles going 60-65mph are the norm in front of my house. With a walking path right there. I had a tree at the end of my driveway until a car crashed into it. Speeding has only increased since Covid.
Very dangerous pulling out or turning into Anawan Ave. Cars and trucks are going way too fast.
I have lived here for 19 years. My biggest fear is pulling in and out of my driveway with speeders is going in excess of 60+ miles an hour!! We have seen numerous accidents people over the guard, rails, cars, flipped, etc.
Adding a warehouse on Route 63 would be a further disaster.
Speed kills!
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Petition to Lower the Speed Limit on Route 63 (Straits Turnpike) in Middlebury, CT
To: Connecticut Department of Transportation, Local Traffic Authority, First Selectman Edward B. St. John, State Senator Eric C. Berthel, State Senator Joan Hartley & State Representative William Pizzuto
We, the undersigned residents of Middlebury, CT, are deeply concerned about the high speed of vehicles on Route 63 (Straits Turnpike). Despite formal requests to the Connecticut Department of Transportation, the current speed limit remains unchanged. Recent data indicates that cars travel at speeds ranging from 45 to 95 mph, which is excessively high for a residential area and poses significant risks to our safety.
Background:
- Safety Concerns: The high speed limit poses a significant risk to the safety of residents, especially children and pedestrians.
- Accidents: There have been multiple accidents on this road, with a recent severe incident causing major injuries to local children.
- Residential Area: Route 63 runs through a densely populated residential area where many families live and children play.
Request:
We urgently request that the speed limit on Route 63 (Straits Turnpike) be reduced to a safer level that is more appropriate for a residential area. Additionally, we request the installation of speed traps to enforce the new speed limit and deter speeding. These measures will help to ensure the safety of our community and prevent future accidents.
Community Impact:
This issue affects the daily lives of residents, who live in constant fear for their safety. Immediate action is necessary to ensure that residents feel safe in their own homes.
We, the undersigned, implore the relevant authorities to take our concerns seriously and act swiftly to reduce the speed limit on Route 63. The safety and well-being of our community depend on it.
Thank you for your prompt attention to this critical issue.
Sincerely,
The Residents of Middlebury, CT
Updates
September 4, 2024
I have finalized the formal briefing document for the DOT regional office regarding the incident reports on Route 63. My next step is a scheduled meeting with the local traffic authority to review the current speed data.
September 4, 2024
The volume of support for this petition has reached a level that necessitates immediate presentation to the local traffic authorities. I am currently finalizing the formal request package to submit to the Connecticut Department of Transportation and the office of the First Selectman.
Reached 100 supporters
September 4, 2024
30 Comments
A crosswalk at Richardson Dr., crossing Rt. 63, is also needed for children walking to Memorial Middle School and for walkers accessing the greenway.
Something has to be done on straits turnpike. I have witnessed quite a few accidents there this year and it seems to be getting worse. Lower the speed limit and have more police in the area if at all possible.
I was just in that area a car on the opposite side passed out 4 cars going like a bat out of hell. If I or the cars behind me going the other way didn’t move to the right in the gutter we would have been in a head on collision
Living on rt 64. I’m no stranger to speeding cars. Vehicles going 60-65mph are the norm in front of my house. With a walking path right there. I had a tree at the end of my driveway until a car crashed into it. Speeding has only increased since Covid.
Very dangerous pulling out or turning into Anawan Ave. Cars and trucks are going way too fast.
I have lived here for 19 years. My biggest fear is pulling in and out of my driveway with speeders is going in excess of 60+ miles an hour!! We have seen numerous accidents people over the guard, rails, cars, flipped, etc.
Adding a warehouse on Route 63 would be a further disaster.
Speed kills!
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A crosswalk at Richardson Dr., crossing Rt. 63, is also needed for children walking to Memorial Middle School and for walkers accessing the greenway.