Worst light in Hoboken
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10/16/2008 Update:
4th Ward Councilwoman Dawn Zimmer has gotten involved with the “worst light in Hoboken” situation….
NJ Transit thinks there’s no problem
“I know many of you are fed up with the Marshall Street light situation, and I don’t blame you. I am sorry that it has taken so long to get a response from NJ Transit, but I am finally getting a response to my calls and pleas for help with this situation.
They are willing to send their rail engineer and a director to evaluate the site with the community, and discuss potential solutions.
Ideally, we need to have them come when the traffic is at its worst. Is it worse during the morning rush hour? Also, what times have you seen a Police officer out there trying to snag people for turning in frustration?
If you are interested in having a direct say in the solution to this problem please let me know if you’d like to join a meeting, and whether mornings or evenings work best for you.
Although they are willing to meet with me, NJ Transit is saying that “there’s not really a problem.” They finally relented when I told them in writing and in person that I strongly believe that someone is going to get killed at that intersection if we don’t do something. In order to make a strong case to them, it would be helpful to have a few Sky Club residents there to press the point that something has to be done with the light.
I wish I could snap my fingers and make the changes that need to be made in Hoboken, but unfortunately when you are dealing with large bureaucracies making change is quite a challenge. I’ll keep chipping away at the block and hope you can work with me to get it done.
Hope to hear back from some of you.
Thanks.
Dawn
Read the original Hoboken411 reader complaint after the jump…
9/26/2008:
Hoboken411 reader “Son of a gunk” is exceedingly frustrated with what may be the longest red light not only in Hoboken – but the world.
No such thing as “morning rush” at this light!
“Do you know what’s up with the light at 1st and Marshall?
When coming out of the Sky Club parking deck on 2nd st, and turning onto Marshall, you come to a light at 1st. The other morning I had to wait 12 MINUTES before I could turn left! The light takes a long turn to get to the people waiting on Marshall, but whenever a light rail train comes by, everyone gets a red light and the light resets and starts “from the beginning”.
During morning rush when the trains come often, it seems like the people on Marshall might NEVER get a chance to go. To make it even worse, sometimes a cop sits one first street waiting for people to get frustrated and just make a left on red. The cops know the light is broken and just wait there until someone gives up and gets a ticket!!!!”
CITY HALL: Fix this ridiculous waste of human productivity ASAP! Can’t you put magnetic sensors under the road like other sensible municipalities???
February 17th 2009 - 15:08:12 |
Red Haven wrote:
So who is your councilwoman red? You sound like one of the Russos as you try to discourage people from pressing the zoning board on any issue.
Let me guess – do you live in church towers? That would make a lot of sense.
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February 17th 2009 - 15:17:19 |
Red Haven wrote:
So, let me get this straight:
Redhaven’s answer is, there’s nothing that can be done, just let the hearing go on and don’t worry about it. Nothing to see here. BUT, everyone, I live near Neumann, so hurry up and get involved!!!
Ok Red. Thanks for your input. Why don’t you go back to being Mason’s #1 sycophant and stop trying to tell others how to live. You’ve not stated that I was wrong, just that it won’t work. Thanks for your vote of confidence.
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February 17th 2009 - 15:21:43 |
accpac, welcome to the board. You clearly don’t know my posts if you think I am someone who “discourages people from pressing the zoning board on any issue.” Those who have been on this forum (and HobokenChat before it) for a long time will find your comments about MY view of the Hoboken Zoning Board quite amusing!
The fact remains, the entire 2nd district of the 4th ward could show up to the Zoning Board meeting tonight and demand they force an applicant to fund this traffic study and it still would not be allowed under the law.
Maybe Ms. Zimmer is confused about Zoning Board process, or perhaps she is just trying to get out of her commitment to appear at the SkyClub tonight. I can’t get into her head. I can just point out what the MLUL allows and what it doesn’t to the best of my knowledge.
Again folks, don’t take my word for it. Go to the meeting tonight and see for yourself if you are convinced I’m wrong.
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February 17th 2009 - 15:26:35 |
No Katie_Scarlett, I HAVE stated that you are wrong, and I never said I lived near Neumann Leather. I’ve only stated I don’t support the TCR proposal and do support the NLTA in their effort to keep historic buildings and great Hoboken businesses intact. People from all over Hoboken including many uptowners support NLTA.
Perhaps you confuse me with Furey, who is the only poster I know that has freely said he lives near Neumann.
We know you want to tear down Neumann, but I doubt you will show up to the next Zoning Board meeting and testify in favor of the TCR plan. Why? Because you are all internet blather and no constructive action.
Oh wait… your conference call is nearly over. Better type a response quick!
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February 17th 2009 - 16:01:53 |
Red Haven wrote:
You’re so cute when you’re worked up.
1. Repeatedly telling me that something won’t work, when that something is not what is being discussed, is merely a diversionary tactic. You never answered my yes or no questions, probably b/c the answer was, “Yes, KS, this is not only possible, but probable.” You continue to rant . . .I can only imagine you’re sitting there frothing at the mouth ready to throttle me.
2. I don’t really give a rat’s ass what happens to Neumann. I’m just sick to death of people who don’t own it and don’t intend to own it, sitting around second guessing the current owner’s plan to sell. That being said, in theory I’m against the variances being requested by the potential buyer. But as I’ve REPEATEDLY stated, nothing that goes on down there will affect my every day life. Furthermore, the stench in this town has gotten SO BAD that I can’t imagine wanting to buy in the current climate. And by stench, I mean all the bad politicking going on.
3. You never addressed my previous comment, so I’ll state it again:
since your hero, Beth Mason, hasn’t announced her intent to run, do you not find it counter-intuitive to consistently bash the only reform candidate on the ticket? Put another way, even if you disagree that Dawn’s a reformer, certainly you know she’s better than Cammarano. Why are you insistent upon tearing her down?
4. And since I brought up Beth, any idea why your hero had a meeting in CSQ w/Mikie Russo & some (all?) other residents? She planning to work with the Russo machine? That’s really icky icky poo.
5. Thanks for caring about whether my calls are ongoing or whatever, but really, what’s it to you?
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February 17th 2009 - 16:10:53 |
ps, tonight’s meeting also includes this:
CastlePointWatcher wrote:
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February 17th 2009 - 16:30:58 |
Unlike you Katie_Scarlett I choose not to focus on the obvious. Your love of Ms. Zimmer and her entourage blinds you to the facts.
Katie_Scarlett wrote:
My heroes include Winston Churchill and Abraham Lincoln, among others. I regard Ms. Mason highly among people in political office in this town, but she is not a hero yet.
Dawn Zimmer was well aware of Beth Mason’s intention to run before she announced her candidacy. This is not in dispute, and nothing Ms. Zimmer does or does not do would change Ms. Mason’s mind. Anything beyond that is a little Lenzian mind game that isn’t fooling anyone.
Katie_Scarlett wrote:
Put clearly, a vote for Zimmer IS a vote for Cammarano, since Zimmer’s entry into the race is specifically designed to force Mason into a runoff with Cammarano. At that point the HCDO wil throw a ton of money into the race to depress voter turnout, sell newcomers on the line that Cammarano is just like them, and make things very difficult.
Zimmer is on a mission launched by her HCDO-connected pals Lenz and Marsh to force Mason into a runoff she would not have without Zimmer in the race.
Katie_Scarlett wrote:
My understanding is Beth had a meeting with concerned Church Towers residents that had nothing to do with Mike Russo.
YOUR candidate on the other hand was the last to make a deal with Mike Russo in a key council vote to name a new HHA commissioner. Is Dawn Zimmer’s deal with Mike Russo to remove Angel Alicea also “really icky icky poo” or are you just a selective slimer?
The truth? Neither is “really icky icky poo.” You are just being used Katie_Scarlett. You will see that one day.
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February 17th 2009 - 16:43:18 |
Red- You spend most of your time light on facts and heavy on insult. I’m not part of the “Zimmer entourage” or whatever you want to call it. That’s insane. I didn’t know she had an entourage. One thing she doesn’t have, that Beth clearly does, is a lot of sycophants eating up her every word.
Pray continue with your obvious attempts to discredit anyone other than Beth. BUT, the fact remains Beth hasn’t announced she’s entered the race and Dawn has. As far as many are concerned, (even some posters on here who are not Dawn supporters) Beth is the spoiler now. I know, I know, St. Beth can do no wrong. She’s perfect, blah blah blah. Tell me, if you kiss her ass long enough do you get your wings?
What I heard about the CST meeting sounds more like Beth and Mikey are going to be one voting block if she runs for mayor. That’s what’s icky icky poo to me.
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February 17th 2009 - 16:50:34 |
Ohhh..a girl fight. cool. Can we sell tickets and use the proceeds to pay off the budget gap?
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February 17th 2009 - 20:08:31 |
“In politics, one does not have friends, only allies” someone’s quote
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February 17th 2009 - 22:49:06 |
I believe all of you but it seems so irrational there isn’t a quick fix to this……
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February 18th 2009 - 08:45:45 |
plywood wrote:
The fact that it’s tied into a railroad crossing complicates the issue. Railroads, by federal law, have preemption when it comes to issues like this.
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February 18th 2009 - 08:53:09 |
Red Haven wrote:
I think her point is that she wants to encourage public comment regarding the existing amount of traffic and how any increase would exacerbate the situation. The Zoning Board can condition their approval on a traffic study or some other form of mitigation…
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February 18th 2009 - 09:04:25 |
one way to reduce traffic immediately is to restrict the top truck classes from our streets. MOST use 1/9 but some still go up washington, or worse, get stuck on side streets. just restrict the weight classes annd you will certainnly speed up traffic flows, reduce congestion, and there is a good possibility that the largest/heaviest 18wheelers damage our streets and water mains. deliveries? no problem. they just use smaller trucks. sorry mcdonalds, no more 90 foot long tractor trailers parked on washington taking up 6 parking spaces and idling for 40 minutes at 7am.
the city can use the constant damage to the water mains as an excuse to limit the tractor trailers without question. any that try to drive thru town get a nice $250.00 fine. have a nice day!
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February 18th 2009 - 09:56:32 |
strand tramp wrote:
Back home, a lot of secondary streets would prohibit trucks over a certain weight when they became popular cut throughs for trucks. I can’t see any reason why the city’s streets should be torn up for trucks cutting over to the tunnels and the semis making deliveries are pretty nuts too (saw one from the food wholesaler at Clinton/8th take out someone’e new Civic trying to make a ridiculously angled turn).
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