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Council presses for detailed intersection schematics after crash data for Saybrook Road
Summary
Council members cited multi-year crash counts at problem intersections and asked staff to provide enlarged schematic drawings showing how turning lanes and signal changes will reduce collisions.
Council members asked pointed questions about how the redesign will address high-crash intersections, saying they need preliminary schematic drawings and clearer plans before approving design changes.
Gardner presented five-year crash data and told the council the blue-numbered crash counts in their packet reflected dozens of collisions at the Stop & Shop driveway, Wall Street intersection and other locations. "So you're talking 50 plus accidents within, you know, a 3 block stretch of Saybrook Road," Gardner said while describing the data.
Councilwoman Linda Salafia challenged staff to show how lights and intersections will be reconfigured to reduce crashes. "I need more than words. I need a picture," she said, asking for even a preliminary drawing in the 30% submittal. Staff agreed to ask the design firm to provide a clearer exhibit and to include enlarged schematics in the public information materials.
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