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February 10, 2020
Scott A. Russell
Town Supervisor ,
53095 Main Road
PO Box 1179
Southold, NY 11971
S01A8 @LD
Dear Supervisor Russell:
New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) professionals have
completed an investigation into your constituents' request for "Turtle Crossing" signs
on NYS Route 25 in Cutchogue and Mattituck, New York. My staff and I admire the
civic mindedness and concern for the welfare of our wildlife demonstrated by the
students of the Peconic Community School in Aquebogue, New York.
By law, NYSDOT professionals must adhere to the guidelines established in the
Federal Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices and the New York State
Supplement. These publications facilitate a uniform system of traffic control devices
and contain specific requirements for the posting of signs. Unfortunately, there are
no provisions in these two manuals for the posting of signs for smaller wildlife;
therefore, NYSDOT is unable to accommodate the Peconic Community School
student's request to install "Turtle Crossing" signs.
Thank you for taking an interest in this important issue. You or your staff are welcome
to call me or Meg Danielson, Director of External and Government Relations at (631)
952-6632 should you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Richard B. Causin, P.E.
Acting Regional Director
cc: Kenneth LaValle, NYS Senator, District 1
Meg Danielson, Long Island Director of External and Government Relations
50 Wolf Road,Albany, NY 12232 1 www.dot.ny.gov