Here's How New Milford Is Trying To Make Roads Safer

NEW MILFORD, CT — New Milford Mayor - Pete Bass shared some traffic and accident data with residents and areas they are continuing to work on.

The mayor shared the following update via his Facebook page:

NMPD - Traffic/ RTE # 7 update - In speaking with Chief Cerruto our Traffic Enforcement Stats for the year to date this year vs. Last year

Motor Vehicle Stops - Year 2022- 1303/Year 2023- 2137 increase of 834 or 64%

Motor Vehicle Accidents- Year- 2022- 860 ( 134 in parking lots)/Year 2023- 810 ( 126 in parking lots) down 50 or 6%. One accident is too many but we continue to see a decrease year over year.

Thank you to the men and women of the NMPD for enforcement and the public that continues to raise awareness.

We continue to work with the CTDOT on the following-
1. School Zones-
We are currently waiting on CTDOT to approve the school zone sign design that our DPW has sent them. Once approved, we will order then place the signs starting with NMHS, Then Faith Academy then SMS, Northville, SNIS, and Hill and Plain.

2. Increased Lighting on RTE #7 - Working with the State, they are in the process of completing their illumination study for RTE#7. Thank you to our CT State Delegation for assisting with the study.

3. Traffic Audit- In speaking with the State DOT the traffic Audit is planned for the Spring of this coming year. The expectation is a 2-month timeframe from start to completion. - This study will help with traffic calming solutions for RTE#7 including the add;l traffic lights etc...

4. RTE #7 & RTE#37 intersection - We had asked the state to look at RTE#7 / Boardman/ RTE#37 corridor and see if a traffic light was a feasible option for this corridor. After CTDOT review they concluded that a light would not be an option but that the state would allow the Town to put up electronic speed signs. We are currently working with the State for the proper electronic signage .

I will continue to provide updates -