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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/24/2014 Southold Transportation Commission Southold Town Hall Annex Conference Room November 24, 2014 Meeting Called to Order: 10:05 AM by Chairman Neb Brashich. Members Present : Town Engineer Jamie Richter, Planning Director Heather Lanza, Chief Martin Flatley, Frank Field, Rona Smith and Tom Fox. Minutes of October 20, 2014 A motion to approve the minutes was made, was seconded and was carried after Jamie Richter pointed out that Supervisor Russell and he, not Chairman Brashich, had met with the Mayor of Greenport and NYSDOT reps concerning the SR25 the proposed repaving area at Manor Place, Greenport. The record has been corrected accordingly. EETC Update There was no meeting in November and Heather Lanza will assume temporarily assume the role of chair. The next meeting will be in January 2015. TransCom Membership Bob Feger will be stepping down as Greenport’s representative on the Commission. His letter of resignation will follow and the Mayor of Greenport is expected to appoint his replacement. Public Requests Signage at Laurel Lane & Peconic Bay Boulevard - Peconic Appropriate signage cautioning joggers, walkers and bicyclists to observe traffic rules at the above intersection so as to avoid accidents with motor vehicles is a continuing issue. It is understood that Margaret Brown will design two prototype signs for the Commission’s consideration and Chief Flatley advised that he will place an electronic variable message board seasonally to enhance traffic safety. Traffic Light Request at Ackerly Pond Lane & Route 25 - Southold In his letter of October 16, 2014, Neb responded to the local resident who had requested the installation of a traffic signal at that intersection. He reported that the Southold PD had investigated the situation over the past ten years and found that there had only been two motor vehicle accidents at that location, both involving vehicular collisions with deer. For the NYSDOT to investigate the situation, the resident was encouraged to present a signed petition from local residents. Request for Stop/Yield Signs – North Cross Road/Eastwood Drive Extension/ Holden Avenue Extension - Cutchogue If a signed petition were received from residents in the area, the Superintendent of Highways would be requested to determine where any stop sign should be established. ADA Access to Bus Shelters Neb reported that a petition from the East Marion Civic Association had not yet been received. Supervisor & Town Board Requests Traffic Light at Route 25 & Peconic Lane, Peconic & Planning Board Recommendations The NYSDOT to is expected to conduct a study of that traffic safety issue and report on its findings. No Through Trucks – King Street, New Suffolk There has been no response received yet to Neb’s letter of October 8, 2014 to the President of the Board of Trustees of New Suffolk Common School concerning that issue. Repaving of SR25 between Manor Place and CR 48 - Greenport The Town and the Village are working on seeking estimates covering the upgrade of their respective parts of the right of way, with a view toward seeking reimbursement funding of as much as 90% from NYMTC, with NYSDOT as a “partner”. However, SCDPW must submit any reimbursement requests from the Town and the Village. In the meantime, any remediation efforts will only be temporary. The concerned fire chiefs have been advised of the situation and will be kept informed of any subsequent developments. Planning Board Requests Improved Pedestrian Safety - CR48 at Soundview Restaurant - Greenport There have been no new developments from SCDPW after last month’s visit by its Chief Engineer. In the meantime, Jamie Richter will investigate possible better street lighting at that location. The issue of maintenance and repair of any installed battery-powered warning lights remains an issue with SCDPW. Town Comprehensive Plan Issuance of the Transportation & Infrastructure Chapter has now been further delayed to late 2015. Current Transportation Issues - Updates Bus Shelters st In his email of November 21 to Neb, Legislative Aide Stype reported that he has been advised by SCDPW that NYSDOT will require striped crosswalks at the proposed bus shelter sites. That requirement will be problematic for SCDPW and that implementation of the proposal may require intervention by local NYS legislators. However, Neb observed that many existing bus shelters do not have crosswalks at those locations. A Greenport resident who had an inquiry concerning the placement of a bus shelter in Jamesport was advised that the Town of Riverhead has jurisdiction in that regard. Orientation/Interpretive Signage Project – RBA Phase II th On October 28, Neb, Jamie Richter and reps from RBA and KJB visited the proposed sites for the signs and kiosks. However, in an entirely unanticipated development, a local civic group raised very contentious jurisdictional objections to the proposed Cutchogue placement. Neb subsequently met with the Supervisor concerning the issue and a “stop-work” order covering all installations was th subsequently issued by RBA to KJB on November 13. Project Bus Stop st In his email of November 21 to Neb, Legislative Aide Stype further reported that SCDPW had three locations where PBS wants shelters placed. He also noted the passage of Legislative Resolution 1913, which allows the County to enter into agreements with land owners for the placement of shelters on their properties. However, he also repeated the NYSDOT requirement for striped crosswalks. New Business Crosswalk Safety – Audible Signage Neb reported on a NYSDOT communication concerning warning strips and audible signage to assist guide dogs at crosswalks in the Town. He will send a memo to the Supervisor concerning audible signage already in place. Old Business LIRR Crossing – Factory Avenue, Mattituck st Legislator Krupski’s letter of October 31 to the LIRR followed up on the unsafe pedestrian crossing there. He noted that the LIRR had since created the passageway over the tracks and that the Town would be creating asphalt pedestrian pathways on both the north and south terminus of the crossing. Mr. Krupski also inquired as to when the LIRR would install pedestrian gates in way of the pathways. Next Meeting The next meeting will take place on December 15, 2014 at 10:00 AM in the conference room at Town Hall. Adjournment 11:05 PM Cc: Town Clerk Respectfully submitted, Thomas F. Fox