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Home My WebLink About08/19/2019 Southold Transportation Commission Southold Town Hall Conference Room August 19, 2019 Meeting Called to Order at 10:03 AM by Chairman Neb Brashich. Members Present Councilman William Ruland, Town Engineer Jamie Richter, Planning Director Heather Lanza, Greenport Trustee Mary Bess Phillips, Jim Baker, Jim Kalin, Nick Mazzaferro, and Tom Fox. Neb reported that he had visited Frank Field at San Simeon. Also Attending Rob Hempel – East Marion Community Association. Approval of July 15, 2019 Meeting Minutes A motion to accept the minutes was made by Jim Kalin, was seconded by Nick Mazzaferro and was carried. Public Requests Request for 4-Way Stop Sign - Mill Lane & Grand Avenue - Mattituck Highway Superintendent Orlando’s email of July 30, 2019 suggested discussion of that issue, as there had been two bicycle accidents and a motor vehicle speeding incident at that intersection. The matter was tabled pending further investigation of the exact location. Town Supervisor, Board and Trustee Requests Traffic Safety Concern at Mattituck-Laurel Library The matter has been tabled pending completion of the Mattituck traffic study. Old North Road & Horton’s Lane, Southold – Safety Issue – Town Board Decision Neb’s memo June 21, 2019 to the Town Board, with an attached sketch, recommended extending the existing yellow back line further eastward to make the approach clearer. Requests for Stop Signs on Peconic Bay Boulevard – Sigsbee Road Civic Association and Linda Gallo – Town Board Decision It was recommended that SRCA’s request for 4-way stop signs at the intersection of Peconic Bay Boulevard and Sigsbee Road should be rejected, as the existing sight lines were found to be adequate. Signage at the intersection of Bay Avenue and Peconic Bay Boulevard is subject to code review. Crosswalk Request NYS Route 25 between Hobart Road and Town Harbor Lane - Southold To avoid multiple public hearings, the matter is tabled pending NYSDOT’s report on the findings of its investigation of that issue. Bus Shelter – Hamlet of Southold A shelter will ultimately be installed on SR25 in way of the Town Justice Building (formerly Capital One.) 1 Request for Speed Review on Main Bayview Road - Southold It has been recommended that stop signs on that roadway are not warranted, as sighting distances are adequate. Pike Street Parking Lot and Dean Parking Lot – Striping Proposal – Mattituck – Town Board Decision Striping of the lots is moving forward, with the issue of overnight parking still outstanding. New Suffolk Parking –Contract Final Report Jamie Richter reported there had some preliminary feedback from the consultants concerning data that had been collected to date. Community outreach was also to be completed. Autumn Traffic Problems – Southold and Riverhead Police Chiefs – Potential Ways to Deliver Short-Term Fixes The police chiefs are meeting with NYSDOT representatives today in Hauppauge to discuss that issue. Public Commentary: “Bicyclists Are at Fault?” Two recent letters in the Suffolk Times concerning bicycle safety were discussed. Neb observed that the original “Seaview Trails” signage covering bike routes in the Town is now very faded. Executive Session After the ECMA rep was excused, the Commission was in executive session from 10:33 AM to 10:40 AM for discussions with the Supervisor. Planning Board Requests Transportation & Infrastructure Chapter of Town Comprehensive Plan – Public Comments on the Revised Chapter Councilman Ruland reported that there had been many comments received from the public on the chapter, with an apparent awareness of problems. He also suggested that entrepreneurship by local business interests and support by local Chambers of Commerce would be needed to address problems effectively. He also advised that the matter would be discussed further with the Town Board. Current Transportation Issues - Updates Love Lane New Proposed Contract Update – Mattituck Jamie Richter reported NYSDOT is working on the previously suggested larger traffic study. Old Business Traffic Study – CR48 and SR25 - Greenport Nick Mazzaferro reported that NYSDOT surveyors had been operating at that intersection. Public Comment East Marion Civic Association – Crosswalk at SR25 at the East Marion Post Office Heather Lanza that ECMA should contact Suffolk County Parks and Recreation concerning that issue. It was also noted that NYSDOT is considering a unified speed limit from the intersection of CR48 and SR25 in Greenport to Orient Point and that the above crosswalk could be addressed at that time. 2 Next Meeting The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, September 16, 2019 at 10:00 AM in the conference room at Town Hall. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 11:20 AM. Respectfully submitted, Thomas F. Fox cc: Town Clerk Town Government Liaison Officer 3 optimum Inbox https://mymaii.optimum.net/appsuite/#!!&app=io.ox/mail&folder=d... FW:Request for speed limit reduction/warning signage on Eugene's Road and Skunk Lane,Cutchogue Vincent Orlando <vincent.orlando@town.southold ny us> 3:46 pm p To BRASHICH Hi Neb, Use cursor keys to navigate If there is room can,we put the below request on for the 16th meeting? Hope all is well, Vinny f From:Russell,Scott Sent:Wednesday,September 11,2019 3:33 PM To:Orlando,Vincent<vincent Orlando@town southold nes(mallto•vincent orlando@town southold.ny.us)> Subject:Re:Request for speed limit reduction/warning signage on Eugene's Road and Skunk Lane,Cutchogue It needs to go to the transportation committee.We are limited at the local level on how low we can go plus,it would probably require a code anendment and/or sign off from the NYSDOT.Im not sure Sent from my Venzon,Samsung Galaxy smartphone From:Adams,Marjorie S.[marjorie adams@dlapipercom(mai Ito.marjorie.adams@dlapiper.com)) Sent:Monday,September 09,20191:26 PM To:Orlando,Vincent<vincent.oriando@town.southold.nv.us(mailto.vincent.orlando@town.southold.ny.us)> Cc:Russell,Scott<scottr@southoldtownnyrgov(mailto:scottr@southoldtownny.eov)> Subject:[SPAM]-Request for speed limit reduction/warning signage on Eugene's Road and Skunk Lane,Cutchogue Dear Mr.Orlando My name is Marjorie Adams. I live on Eugene's Road in Cutchogue. I am writing to you at the suggestion of Greg Williams,Town of Southold Trustee. I am copying Scott Russell on this email. I believe that the current 35 miles per hour speed limit on Eugene's Road and Skunk Lane in Cutchogue creates a highly dangerous situation for pedestrians and cyclists. I believe that the speed limit should be reduced to 30 miles per hour. In addition,I believe that signage should be installed warning vehicular traffic that they are sharing the road with pedestrians and cyclists. I am an avid and highly experienced cyclist and I also frequently walk with friends who also live on Eugene's Road. On numerous occasions,all of us have been frightened by cars hurtling down Eugene's Road and Skunk Lane. In fact,in late July,I had a very serious incident with an F-150 truck which resulted in my being thrown off my bike and getting hurt almost right in front of my own home. This incident was subject of a police report,as an officer responded to the scene of the accident. Essentially,an F-150 came speeding around the curve on Eugene's Road(by his own admission,going 40 miles per hour)and almost hit me when I was going across the road to turn left into my driveway As an experienced cyclist,I was able to keep control of my bike for a few seconds which probably saved me from more serious injury. Still,the F-150 was about two feet from my left shoulder when I swerved out of the way The truck's skid marks are still visible on the road at the intersection of Eugene's and Beebe Drive. Last week,another F-150 came very close to me as I was riding on Eugene's Road near Skunk Lane. in that area,the pavement is severely broken up and it is Impossible to ride all the way to the side of the road. (That is another problem—that area is seriously In need of road repair. I saw some work on the other end of Eugene's Road last week, so perhaps that Issue Is being addressed. But If It is not,it should be.) I note that there are several roads with similar characteristics to Eugene's Road(all are residential through streets) that have a 30 miles per hour speed limit. For example,the speed limit on Pequash Avenue is 30 miles per hour as is all of Nassau Point Road. Eugene's Road and Skunk Lane are both residential streets and in that respect are no different from Pequash Avenue and Nassau Point Road. People driving on Eugene's Road are frequently going to and from Nassau Point via Skunk Lane,so the road is highly trafficked,yet these roads are all residential. It Is extremely dangerous to have cars travelling at 35 miles per hour on residential streets. I am very worried that I or someone else is going to get seriously hurt,or worse I am requesting that the Southold Highway Department reduce the speed limit on Eugene's Road and Skunk Lane to 30 miles per hour. I also am requesting that signage be installed,along the lines of"Drive 1 of 1 9/11/2019, 10:48 PM )ptimum Inbox https://mymail.optimum.net/appsuite/#!!&app=io.ox/mail&folder—d... Trans meeting Vincent Orlando <vincent.orlando@town.southold.ny us> 7/30/19 4:11 pm P To BRASHICH Hi Neb, Can you be so kind as to add to the next Transportation meeting agenda as discussion of making Mill lane and Grand ave in Mattituck from a two way stop sign to a four way stop sign. Seems there have been two bicycle accident there and one speeding around the corner of Grand ave,a lost control and took out a telephone pole and fire hydrant. Thx u! Vincent Orlando Town of Southold Superintendent of Highways Office.631-765-3140 vincent orlandoatown southold ny us(mailto vincent.orlando@town.southol&ny.us) CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE-This communication with its contents may contain confidential and/or legally privileged information. It is solely for the use of the intended recipient(s) Unauthorized interception, review,use or disclosure is prohibited and may violate applicable laws including the Electronic Communications Privacy Act. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender and destroy all copies of the communication 1 of 1 7/31/2019, 11:53 AN EAST MARION COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION PO Box 625,East Marion,New York 11939 www emca us o info@emca.us September 4,2019 Suffolk County Real Estate Division 100 Veterans Memorial Hwy#2 Hauppauge, New York 11788 Suffolk County Department of Parks 200 Main Street West Sayville, New York 11796 Dear Madam or Sir: East Marion is the smallest hamlet in Southold Town as well as the most densely populated one. It is the only hamlet that has only one east-west road. The East Marion Community Association (EMCA) has been involved with Southold Town's comprehensive planning process since its inception in 2010. Traffic safety was noted as a top concern by East Marion residents both at our meetings and in our survey. EMCA and the Orient Association (OA) have successfully petitioned New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT)to determine the feasibility of a consistent speed limit on Route 25 from the blinking light in Greenport east to the ferry departure in Orient Point. Currently there are seven speed limit changes in that eight mile stretch of Route 25. In addition to the consistent speed limit, EMCA sees a need for a marked crosswalk on Route 25 in the vicinity of the East Marion Post Office. Our one east-west route is shared by residents,workers,tourists, lavender farm visitors and ferry traffic. Located within less than a half-mile of such a marked crosswalk would be our hamlet's only store,the post office,the firehouse, a church, a hotel,the lavender farm and a farm stand. With no significant off-road parking in that area,vehicles park on both sides of the road and pedestrians queue-up waiting for a break in the flow of traffic in order to cross. We understand that research shows marked crosswalks slow traffic and make drivers aware of pedestrian traffic. The two community associations have also jointly requested that NYSDOT determine the feasibility of installing a marked crosswalk in East Marion. As we understand it there is a requirement for certain ' 'infrastructure' at each termination of a marked crosswalk. That requirement seems to be satisfied by a sidewalk and curb cut. Currently there is such infrastructure on the north, but not the south,side of Route 25 in the relevant area. t� v y Suffolk County Real Estate Division . Suffolk County Department of Parks September 3, 2019 Page 2 It appears that Suffolk County owns parcel 1000—31.-7-7 on the south side of Route 25, also known as 8740 Route 25.This parcel is in the relevant area for a marked crosswalk. We are inquiring whether Suffolk County would consent to the installation of the minimum necessary infrastructure on parcel 1000—31.-7-7 were the NYSDOT to determine that a marked cross walk would be feasible there. 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