Connecticut Department of Transportation Installs Rumble Strips Across State
What happened
The Connecticut Department of Transportation is installing rumble strips across Connecticut to alert drivers and prevent accidents. CDOT reports that hundreds of miles of centerline rumble strips have been installed, noting they are a low-cost safety improvement. The installation is occurring on roads like State Route 527 in Vernon, which has a high rate of traffic accidents. CDOT has stated that they have received very few noise complaints regarding the strips.
From ctmirror.org
Why it matters
The Connecticut Department of Transportation administers a grant program within the state. The installation of these strips is presented by CDOT as a low-cost improvement with a significant safety benefit for the traveling public. The department provided official information and data to the Hartford Courant regarding the project.
The Connecticut Department of Transportation administers a grant program within the state.
From ctmirror.org
Who's involved
- Connecticut Department of TransportationInstalling rumble strips and providing official information to the Hartford Courant
- ConnecticutThe state where the rumble strip installation is taking place
- Hartford CourantReporting on the installation and related public safety and noise issues
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- Connecticut Department of TransportationSpeculative
Insurance companies might see changes in accident frequency and related costs on roads where rumble strips are installed.
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The entities involved
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Connecticut Department of Transportation
government agency
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Connecticut
state of the United States of America
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Hartford Courant
Connecticut newspaper