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It is very difficult to safely turn at this intersection from Nicoll onto Edwards, especially to turn left, because the sight lines are terrible. Even when cars are parked properly, it's hard to see oncoming traffic - and when cars are parked illegally (common) or far from curb due to snow, the problem is worse. Not sure what the solution is because I'm sure on street parking availability is a problem for neighbors, but something should be done.

Traffic signal needed at this intersection. Traffic backs up across this intersection on willow from cars trying to get on 91. It's difficult to cross willow on nicoll when this happens, as well as other times when visibility is low and cars speed down willow. There have also been multiple accidents at this intersection. The entrances to the gas station make things even more complicated. Now with the new gym there will be more traffic, too. Basically, a light would make things better here.

Morning rushhour drivers exiting the I-91 freeway here often turn right on red during the walk cycle, generally without looking to see if there are pedestrians crossing either Orange or Trumbull. They only slow down to see if there is oncoming vehicular traffic from the left. Please increase enforcement at this very heavily used pedestrian crossing - or forbid turning right on red here.

(It would be wonderful if a major highway didn't exit directly into a residential, pedestrian neighborhood - but I fear we are stuck with that problem.)

When you press the button for the pedestrian signal, it does not trigger a walk cycle until at least two full traffic cycles have gone, which is a long time. The walk cycle should appear more quickly, at least after the completion of the current cycle and the next cycle (rather than waiting two full cycles).

Bike racks needed in the Federal Plaza.

Overgrown bushes and weeds on Foster St blocking sidewalk.

I've lived in this neighborhood for 2 years and this property has only gotten worse and worse. Weedy, trash covered, graffitied, and poorly boarded up abandoned buildings. What's more is that occasionally someone holds an antique sale in half of the old factory - so why don't they take responsibility for the rest of the lot? (and no, I'm not going to go confront them about it. It is the city's job to enforce the anti-blight ordinance, not mine. )

No Parking Sign fell over - and is very faded. Please replace.

I found an empty cardboard box from Williams Sonoma addressed to someone at 37 Canner in my trash toter this morning...and I live a good two blocks from that address. Seemed a little suspicious so I thought I'd post in case someone is waiting for a package.

If this wasn't stolen off your porch, and you actually decided to open your package while walking by my home for some reason, next time put the cardboard in the recycling :)