Dangerous storm grates in new construction Archived

1-39 Hawthorn Street Hartford, Connecticut Show on Map Hide Map
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Reporter

Issue ID:

1265790

Submitted To:

Hartford 311

Category:

Manhole Cover

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Neighborhood:

Asylum Hill

Reported:

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Description

Several months ago I reported that dangerous storm grates were being installed as part of the road construction associated with Fastrak station. It appears that the same style of grates continues to be installed. The grates have long slots parallel to the direction of travel and could cause a catastrophic bicycle crash. This style of storm grate has been phased out for obvious safety and liability reasons.

Curious how the contractor has managed to not correct this issue, particularly with design standards and a previous SeeClickFix report. The CT Fastrak project is clearly intended to serve more than car drivers, and I would expect the road projects adjacent to the stations to have special attention paid to "Complete Streets" design tenets.

also asked...
Q. What is the address or intersection the manhole cover is located?
A. Hawthorn and Sigourney intersection

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