June 2024 - Events and Road Safety News

June is in full swing with walking and biking events. New Haven has several safe streets projects underway and more coming soon. Let's go!

• Infrastructure, Safe Streets, and Transit Updates - Automated camera enforcement, 2-way conversion on York Street, West Rock Traffic Calming and Sidewalks, more trains from New Haven to Northampton, MA

• June Rides and Walks

  • Free New Haven Arts and Ideas Rides, Walks, and Tours (So many!)

  • Sat, June 8 - East Rock Century

  • Fri, June 14 - New Haven Bike Party Pride Ride

  • Sun, Jun 16 - Juneteenth Bike Tour

  • Sat, June 22 - Shoreline Greenway Ride

  • Sat, June 22 - East Coast Greenway: Ride the State

• Learn to Ride or Take a Free Class with NCAT - June Classes

• Advocacy Opportunities, Make Your Voice Heard!

  • Tues, June 4 - Public Meeting, 10-Year New Haven City Plan

  • Thurs, Jun 6 - CT CHEAPR EVs and e-Bikes, Quarterly Meeting

  • Thurs, Jun 27 - Kimberly Avenue Bridge (Rt 745) Replacement Public Meeting

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Red Light and Speed Camera Update - New Haven Alders approved 19 locations for speed and red light cameras but only approved funding for 2 of the 4 recommended positions that Mayor Elicker requested to run the public safety program.

New Haven Independent - Alders Approve Traffic Cameras

The York Street one way to two-way conversion is wrapping up. This converts one block of York Street between MLK and South Frontage Road to two-way. Once the traffic signal is replaced pavement markings will be changed to reverse one travel lane.

Sidewalks, a pedestrian bridge, and traffic calming speed humps are coming to West Rock neighborhood.

New Haven Independent - 1 Small Step For Safety. 1 Giant Leap For West Rock

New weekday round trip on Amtrak’s Valley Flyer between New Haven, CT and Greenfield, MA. Train 486 will operate northbound from New Haven to Greenfield, MA, Train 479 leaves Greenfield at 6:05 pm and connects in New Haven with Amtrak Northeast Regional train 179, which travels to New York Penn Station. Link with more info and the full schedule

New Haven Festival of Arts & Ideas - It is unbelievable how many free bike rides, walks, and tours there are in June. Calendar Link Here

June 16th Juneteenth Ride - Take a (free!) bike tour through history showcasing New Haven's rich community of Black creativity and innovation, past and present. The ride will take in key historical and cultural landmarks where African and African-Americans have left their imprint on the history of New Haven and beyond. Distance = 12 miles. Ride Registration Link

June 22 Shoreline Greenway Ride - Did you ever wish there was a way to travel from New Haven eastward on the shoreline by bike? The Shoreline Greenway Trail shares that vision to build a 25-mile trail for bike riders, walkers, and outdoor enthusiasts. Ride the planned route in New Haven to connect with the Greenway and points beyond. Ride Registration Link (free!)

Take a Class or Join a Beginners Ride with NCAT - NCAT has a full schedule of FREE classes during New Haven Bike Month. Registration is required.

Classes Are Listed Here - From those just starting to learn to ride through more advanced safe cycling skills and social group rides. There are classes for both youth and adults.

NCAT Class Registration Form

New Haven Plan of Conservation and Development - Vision 2034, Public Meeting

When: Tuesday, June 4th, 5:30 - 7:30 PM

Where: Edgewood Magnet School, 737 Edgewood Avenue, New Haven, CT

Food and refreshments available. Family friendly with a youth activities table. Spanish speaking staff available.

Plan of Conservation and Development - Background Info

Meeting Details for In Person and Zoom Virtual Attendees

CT CHEAPR - Next Meeting Thursday, June 6th, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Virtual Meeting Agenda and Link

Expect an update on the next application window for e-bike incentives. You can make a public comment in support of increasing the budget for e-bike incentives.

Sign up for e-bike incentive program updates from CT DEEP

Connecticut Department of Transportation (CT DOT) will conduct a virtual public meeting about the replacement of the Route 745, Kimberly Avenue bridge over the West River on Thursday, June 27th at 6:00 pm.

This bridge is a critical connection between West Haven and New Haven. The new bridge needs wider sidewalks on both sides that have room for bikes and people walking. There should be traffic calming and bollard protected pedestrian crossing islands at the crosswalks. Make your voice heard!

Project Info and June 27th Meeting Link

Email Comments and Questions to CT DOT Here

How can I get more involved?

Do you want to volunteer? Are you curious about NCAT Board positions? Perhaps you want to take a bicycle safety or skills class. Do you want to learn how to become a certified instructor?