Connecticut Department of Transportation
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CTDOT, New Haven, Hamden Announce Completion of 12 Raised Crosswalks Along Farmington Canal Heritage Trail
CTDOT, New Haven, Hamden Announce Completion of 12 Raised Crosswalks Along Farmington Canal Heritage Trail
7/09/2026
The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT), the city of New Haven, and the town of Hamden today announced the completion of 12 raised crosswalks along the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail in New Haven and Hamden, improving safety and accessibility for pedestrians and cyclists at key trail crossings.
The $2.16 million project constructed raised crosswalks at seven locations in New Haven and five locations in Hamden, creating safer crossings where the trail intersects with local streets.
Over the past decade, 16 pedestrian and bicycle crashes have been recorded at or near these crossings. Local officials and trail users have also reported numerous near misses involving speeding vehicles and drivers failing to yield to people using the trail.
"Some of the most meaningful transportation projects are the ones that respond to what communities are asking for," said Connecticut Department of Transportation Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto. "These raised crosswalks are a direct response to local safety concerns and will help make the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail safer for everyone who walks, bikes, or rolls through New Haven and Hamden."
"The Farmington Canal Heritage Trail is one of the gems of our city and state and a place where hundreds of residents go every day to walk, run, bike and scoot. We want everyone to be able to fully enjoy the trail and to be as safe as possible when they are exercising, commuting or just enjoying a recreational stroll with neighbors, family and friends. These new raised crosswalks will improve accessibility and safety for trail users and also provide folks with more peace of mind while on the trail," said New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker. "Last year, we completed the 1.6-mile trail leg and underground tunnel in downtown New Haven. Today, we're celebrating new raised crosswalks at trail crossings. Later this year, we'll finish the new trail link along lower State Street. We're making the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail into a better, safer greenway as we realize our vision for an active, connected, green transportation and recreation system across New Haven and beyond."
"I appreciate all of the collaboration that went into these raised crosswalks, which will address a real safety need," said Hamden Mayor Adam Sendroff. "Users of the Farmington Canal Trail will experience enhanced safety because of this project."
"When it comes to road safety, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure," said U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal. "These new raised crosswalks will keep pedestrians and cyclists on the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail safe as they cross busy streets in New Haven and Hamden. Projects like these have a real impact on communities and I will keep fighting for federal funding for the Safe Streets For All program and others that help prevent tragedies on our roads."
"The Farmington Canal Heritage Trail provides an accessible, scenic opportunity for the local community to enjoy the outdoors," said Congresswoman Rose DeLauro. "With the completion of 12 raised crosswalks, pedestrians and cyclists in New Haven and Hamden will feel safer on the trail. I have been proud to secure funding for this project and will continue to support projects that improve our quality of life and increase road safety."
The project constructed new raised crosswalks at Munson Street, Division Street, Thompson Street, Shelton Avenue, Ivy Street, Brewster Street, and Bassett Street in New Haven, as well as Goodrich Street, Alling Street, Dudley Street, Morse Street, and Hamden Park Drive in Hamden.
The city of New Haven and town of Hamden completed the project design, and CTDOT combined the designs into a single construction contract to deliver the improvements across both communities. The project was funded by a mix of 80 percent federal funding and 20 percent local funding.
The $2.16 million project constructed raised crosswalks at seven locations in New Haven and five locations in Hamden, creating safer crossings where the trail intersects with local streets.
Over the past decade, 16 pedestrian and bicycle crashes have been recorded at or near these crossings. Local officials and trail users have also reported numerous near misses involving speeding vehicles and drivers failing to yield to people using the trail.
"Some of the most meaningful transportation projects are the ones that respond to what communities are asking for," said Connecticut Department of Transportation Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto. "These raised crosswalks are a direct response to local safety concerns and will help make the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail safer for everyone who walks, bikes, or rolls through New Haven and Hamden."
"The Farmington Canal Heritage Trail is one of the gems of our city and state and a place where hundreds of residents go every day to walk, run, bike and scoot. We want everyone to be able to fully enjoy the trail and to be as safe as possible when they are exercising, commuting or just enjoying a recreational stroll with neighbors, family and friends. These new raised crosswalks will improve accessibility and safety for trail users and also provide folks with more peace of mind while on the trail," said New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker. "Last year, we completed the 1.6-mile trail leg and underground tunnel in downtown New Haven. Today, we're celebrating new raised crosswalks at trail crossings. Later this year, we'll finish the new trail link along lower State Street. We're making the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail into a better, safer greenway as we realize our vision for an active, connected, green transportation and recreation system across New Haven and beyond."
"I appreciate all of the collaboration that went into these raised crosswalks, which will address a real safety need," said Hamden Mayor Adam Sendroff. "Users of the Farmington Canal Trail will experience enhanced safety because of this project."
"When it comes to road safety, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure," said U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal. "These new raised crosswalks will keep pedestrians and cyclists on the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail safe as they cross busy streets in New Haven and Hamden. Projects like these have a real impact on communities and I will keep fighting for federal funding for the Safe Streets For All program and others that help prevent tragedies on our roads."
"The Farmington Canal Heritage Trail provides an accessible, scenic opportunity for the local community to enjoy the outdoors," said Congresswoman Rose DeLauro. "With the completion of 12 raised crosswalks, pedestrians and cyclists in New Haven and Hamden will feel safer on the trail. I have been proud to secure funding for this project and will continue to support projects that improve our quality of life and increase road safety."
The project constructed new raised crosswalks at Munson Street, Division Street, Thompson Street, Shelton Avenue, Ivy Street, Brewster Street, and Bassett Street in New Haven, as well as Goodrich Street, Alling Street, Dudley Street, Morse Street, and Hamden Park Drive in Hamden.
The city of New Haven and town of Hamden completed the project design, and CTDOT combined the designs into a single construction contract to deliver the improvements across both communities. The project was funded by a mix of 80 percent federal funding and 20 percent local funding.
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