Gerritsen Beach residents concerned about new platforms

<p>Residents and local officials say the newly installed platforms in Gerritsen Beach are unsafe.</p>

News 12 Staff

Oct 13, 2018, 10:13 PM

Updated 2,012 days ago

Share:

Residents and local officials say the newly installed platforms in Gerritsen Beach are unsafe.
Residents say the added bike lane and new platforms that were installed two weeks ago have made Gerritsen Avenue narrower than ever before.
In a video posted to Twitter, state Sen. Marty Golden said there have been eight accidents since the platforms were installed.
Residents say they are concerned for children - those crossing the street, getting off the school bus, or those who opt not to use the bike lane.
Sen. Golden said that he will be meeting with the Department of Transportation on Monday to discuss removing the platforms.
The Department of Transportation told News 12 in a statement that the islands will “reduce pedestrian crossing distances, increase pedestrian visibility to motorists, and encourage safer left turns" onto Gerritsen Avenue. It says it plans to evaluate the effectiveness of the medians, but that the islands have proven safe and successful in other locations. 
The DOT's full statement says:


More from News 12
2:40
Petitions fight parking plan approved for downtown Westport

Petitions fight parking plan approved for downtown Westport

1:25
Cooler temperatures, rain on the way for Connecticut

Cooler temperatures, rain on the way for Connecticut

1:31
FAFSA new application delay is affecting students across Connecticut

FAFSA new application delay is affecting students across Connecticut

0:39
CT chief public defender under fire following accusations of bullying, insubordination

CT chief public defender under fire following accusations of bullying, insubordination

2:28
Exclusive: Lost Stamford High School class ring turns up at seminary after almost 80 years

Exclusive: Lost Stamford High School class ring turns up at seminary after almost 80 years

2:18
Group recommends traffic stop audits for every officer after State Police ticket probe

Group recommends traffic stop audits for every officer after State Police ticket probe

0:17
Stratford Police close Short Beach Monday due to unruly youths

Stratford Police close Short Beach Monday due to unruly youths

0:37
Trumbull man who rammed police cruisers, sold drugs gets 8 years in prison

Trumbull man who rammed police cruisers, sold drugs gets 8 years in prison

2:59
Bridgeport residents vow to fight back evictions after an out-of-state developer buys multiple properties on the East Side

Bridgeport residents vow to fight back evictions after an out-of-state developer buys multiple properties on the East Side

0:21
Wilton police: Man arrested for impersonating an FBI agent

Wilton police: Man arrested for impersonating an FBI agent

2:41
Fourth generation owners lean on tradition to lead Currie’s Tires to 95 years

Fourth generation owners lean on tradition to lead Currie’s Tires to 95 years

3:22
Made In Connecticut: Amodex in Bridgeport has been cleaning up for over 65 years

Made In Connecticut: Amodex in Bridgeport has been cleaning up for over 65 years

0:21
Sally's Apizza is making its way to Norwalk later this year

Sally's Apizza is making its way to Norwalk later this year

Guide: Alcohol addiction recovery support and resources

Guide: Alcohol addiction recovery support and resources

1:49
Work Zone Safety Awareness Week: CT DOT shares roadway tips and safety measures

Work Zone Safety Awareness Week: CT DOT shares roadway tips and safety measures

2:05
Gov. Lamont pushes for more solar panels on schools

Gov. Lamont pushes for more solar panels on schools

1:51
Last minute tips to file your tax returns as deadline looms

Last minute tips to file your tax returns as deadline looms

0:58
Jackie Robinson Day: Former Dodger Bobby Valentine reflects on athlete and activist

Jackie Robinson Day: Former Dodger Bobby Valentine reflects on athlete and activist

0:22
Connecticut police departments increase patrols around religious sites following aerial attack on Israel

Connecticut police departments increase patrols around religious sites following aerial attack on Israel

0:30
John Solomon, former Easton police chief and veteran, dies at 82

John Solomon, former Easton police chief and veteran, dies at 82