What Road in Branford Needs a Speed Bump?

BRANFORD, CT - Over 9,000 fatalities occurred nationally during 2014 due to speeding according to the latest statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The data also shows a correlation between a driver’s age and the likelihood of a speed-related accident. As the age of a driver increases, their risk of being in an accident decreases. Men are also more likely to be at the wheel during a speeding accident, according to the study.

While the number of speed-related fatalities have continually decreased since 2005, speeding still remains an issue in many of our Patch communities, including Branford. Readers suggested everything from increased police presence to more stop signs to building less housing to keep traffic at bay.

If you’re frustrated with speeders in a certain part of Branford, you are in good company. We reached out to readers on Facebook, asking which local road they thought needed a speed bump. Here’s what your neighbors told us:

• "Alps Road. And lots of them. Especially for the Shore Towing Trucks."
• "East Main St. where the high school is. No one goes 25 mph. You can't even get across the street."
• "I second Alps. And coming up to the stop sign to Alps from Florence. There are way to many accidents."
• "Toole Dr. It's a joke how fast people speed."
• "Mill Plain Rd."
• "Corner of Swift St and Breezy Lane."
• "Maple street."
• "No speed bumps. If needed use stop signs."
• "Featherbed as you approach Route 1."
• "Leetes Island Rd."

See a street you don’t agree with, or is there a road missing from the list? Tell us on Facebook, and make sure to add the Branford page to your favorites, so you don’t miss any of the latest news from Patch.

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