Dear Residents,
I wish to provide you with an update to my November 1st email regarding
the pedestrian and vehicular safety concerns that were recently shared
with both NYS Thruway Authority and NYS Department of Transportation
Officials.
- The “Yield to Pedestrians” sign has been installed at the southeast corner of Clinton Avenue and South Franklin Street.
- The “Merging Traffic” sign has been installed on Route 9W north (approaching Interchange 10).
- The center line on Franklin Street Extension (Road F) has been re-striped to give buses more room to turn.
Regarding resident concerns about highway noise – installation of the
final noise barrier of the project, near Village Hall, will be completed
by year’s end; and will be treated with noise-absorptive material.
Regarding the bus stops – crosswalk signage has been made and will soon
be installed. Lighting for the bus shelters has been designed and will
soon be installed. A layout for a bench to be installed in the one
shelter is being worked on. Flashing crosswalk beacons will be designed
and installed on Road F.
Finally, plantings along the Esposito Trail/Shared Use Path are
scheduled to begin this coming Tuesday. I’m pleased to report that the
Thruway Authority has agreed to further enhance the landscaping by
adding more trees near the trailhead. Please bear in mind, not all the
plantings will be finished this season; the remainder will be completed
in the spring.
Thank you for your patience throughout this project.
Enjoy your weekend,
Bonnie Christian