Despite Accidents, City Slow to Respond

Jersey City is finally addressing high speed accidents along Erie Street with the addition of a stop sign on Third Street, notes the Hudson Reporter. Accidents along the street in recent months have sent cars through fences and into the sides of buildings. Pedestrians, so far, have avoided death.

While Downtown Councilman Steven Fulop requested stop signs at each of the numbered streets only Erie, the Jersey City Police Department disagreed claiming such a measure would slow traffic too much. The Jersey City police department has a building located on Erie Street; Erie is one way, in the opposite direction of the nearest Dunkin Donuts.

Local residents have been looking for a solution to the traffic problems, but may not get one even with these changes. The addition of a single stop sign leaves six other cross streets unprotected and many residents believe the real problem is cars parked too close to corners. Cars coming to intersections can't see on coming traffic without pulling out into the middle of Erie Street. The Parking Authority has promised to step up enforcement, though its unlikely police vehicles parked illegally or double parked along Erie Street will by receiving tickets either.