Traffic Authority

Mission Statement

The Traffic Authority, otherwise referred to as the Parking Division in the Charter. The Traffic Authority also serves concurrently with the Police Commission. It has all the powers of municipal parking authorities under the general provisions of Connecticut General Statutes, Chapter 100, as amended.

Citizens, neighborhood associations, schools, organizations, and businesses bring traffic concern and requests for street signs, lights, or street closings for parades, charity, and neighborhood events to the Commission for considerations, investigation, and action. Such requests should be submitted by the 20th day of the month in order to appear on the next month's agenda. The Commission consults with the Police Chief, Town Engineer, Director of Public Works, and/or Town Planner, who provide recommendations.

Traffic Authority Meeting Info

***At this time speed hump requests have been paused. This pause is temporary and is to allow the Town time to draft a Complete Streets Policy and process for requesting traffic calming in communities. Your patience is appreciated. 

Meetings

  • 2nd Monday of every month
  • MEETINGS MAY BE HELD VIRTUALLY ON ZOOM. PLEASE CHECK AGENDA FOR INFORMATION.
  • PUBLIC REQUESTS TO BE ON THE TRAFFIC AUTHORITY AGENDA MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE 20TH OF THE PRECEDING MONTH. 

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.

View Most Recent Agendas and Minutes

View Most Recent Backup for Meetings

Contact Information

If you would like to email the chair of the Traffic Authority, please email Rhonda Caldwell at RCaldwell_bc@hamden.com

If you would like to email the Traffic Authority, please email HBC_Traffic@Hamden.com.

Members

Rhonda L. Caldwell - Chair
Frank LaDore
Vaughn M. Willis
Daniel Dunn
Elaine Dove

Local Traffic Agent, Stephen White

Clerk, Nancy Forvil

To request for an item be placed on the Traffic Authority Agenda please use the forms below with your most up to date contact information. 


***At this time speed hump requests have been paused. This pause is temporary and is to allow the Town time to draft a Complete Streets Policy and process for requesting traffic calming in communities. Your patience is appreciated. 


Traffic Authority questions or requests for traffic calming please use the forms below. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Local Traffic Agent & Town Engineer,  Stephen White at hta@hamden.com 


All public requests to the Traffic Authority must be submitted by the 20th of the preceding month to be considered for the next Traffic Authority meeting.

Request to be added to Traffic Authority Agenda

  1. Provide a brief description of the concern or agenda request.

  2. Electronic Signature Agreement
    By checking the "I agree" box below, you agree and acknowledge that 1) your application will not be signed in the sense of a traditional paper document, 2) by signing in this alternate manner, you authorize your electronic signature to be valid and binding upon you to the same force and effect as a handwritten signature, and 3) you may still be required to provide a traditional signature at a later date.
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  4. This field is not part of the form submission.

NOTICE OF WEIGHT RESTRICTION ON TODD ST.

Effective September 1st, 2021 trucks over 14,000lbs or 7 tons are restricted from traveling on Todd St.

NOTICE OF WEIGHT RESTRICTION ON Connolly Parkway

Effective October 12, 2022 trucks over 58,000 lbs or 29 tons are restricted from traveling on Connolly Parkway.

Traffic Studies & Reports