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Home My WebLink About02/23/2015 Southold Transportation Commission Southold Town Hall February 23, 2015 Meeting Called to Order: 10:08 AM by Chairman Neb Brashich. Members Present: Councilman Bill Ruland, Frank Field, Highway Superintendent Vincent Orlando, Town Engineer Jamie Richter, Margaret Brown, Planning Dep't Rep Brian Cummings, Chief Martin Flatley, Jim Baker, Greenport Rep. Mike Domino and Tom Fox. Minutes of January 26, 2014 A motion to approve the minutes was made, seconded and was carried. EETC Update The previously scheduled meeting was postponed and the March 2015 meeting date will be advised. The council is considering expanding its agenda beyond transportation issues and holding quarterly instead of monthly meetings. Heather Lanza is currently serving as chair pro tem and the issue of rotating chairs is being considered. The maintenance and repair of bus shelters will be on the agenda for discussion. Superintendent Orlando advised that his crews had cleared access to shelters in the town during the recent snow storms. Public Requests Traffic Light Request—Ackerly Pond Lane & Route 25 - Southold No petition request has yet been received from local residents. ADA Access to Bus Shelters—East Marion No petition request has yet been received from local residents. Lavender Farm— East Marion Neb_'s letter of February 1, 2015 to the owners of the farm concerned seasonal-parking issues and the need to liaise with Suffolk County and Southold PD about that matter. The owners were also encouraged to contact the Commission concerning those issues. The Gardiner Bay Estate was copied with that letter. Lighting Request on New Suffolk Road — New Suffolk Neb's letter of January 27, 2015 to a concerned local resident addressed the lighting situation at the affected area just south of the New Suffolk Shipyard. It was pointed out that the Town had adopted a "Dark Sky Program" program which calls for a reduction of street lights throughout the town. Moreover, no further consideration of the matter would be taken without a signed petition from affected local residents. 4 Way Stop Signs at Kenney's road and Soundview Avenue - Southold An email of February 2, 2015 from the Town's Special Projects Coordinator, who is a resident in that vicinity, recommended several measures that could be taken to alleviate the problem of motorists failing to observe the signage at that intersection. Chief Flatley and Superintendent Orlando will inspect the scene and recommend remedial measures, as necessary. Greenport Representative to the Commission Bob Feger has submitted his resignation as the Village's Rep on the Commission and has been replaced pro tem by Michael Domino. Supervisor&Town Board Requests Traffic Light at Route 25 and Peconic Lane- Peconic NYSDOT has not yet advised concerning its review of that location. No Through Trucks—King Street— New Suffolk SPD has begun traffic enforcement measures at that location for violation of No Parking signage. No response has yet been received local interests concerning the amelioration of truck traffic on that street or from the NS School Board concerning voluntary compliance by parents with that signage. Parking Issues—Laurel School Building —Mattituck/Cutchoque School District Neb's memo of January 27, 2015 to the Supervisor recommended the convening of two meetings to address those issues. The first meeting would comprehensively review the entire situation and would include the Supervisor, Commissioners Brashich and Richter, a SCDPW engineer, reps from MCSD and the Family Service League, as well as the Laurel School Director. The second meeting would be held later with the affected neighboring family with a view toward reaching an amicable resolution of the matter. Neb also requested that he be furnished with a copy of the letter from the complainant family for his reference. Planning Board Requests Town Comprehensive Plan Although issuance of the Transportation & Infrastructure Chapter has been further delayed, interim updates have been requested. Reconstruction of CR 48 - Councilman Ruland reported on the February 5, 2015 meeting held to discuss that project. The meeting was chaired by Legislator Krupski's office and the SCDPW. The reconfiguration of the Boisseau Avenue intersection, speeding along that thoroughfare and funding for the project were among the issues discussed. With particular emphasis, the projected SCDPW traffic-calming measures in way of the Soundview Restaurant are under continuing discussion with the owners, as a workable land swap with them would be required for a successful implementation of that project at that location. Current Transportation Issues Southold/Cutchoque Bus Shelters - Status NYSDOT's letter of January 14, 2015 to SCDPW advised that it had received for review SCDPW's application submission of December 31, 2014, covering five bus shelters in Southold and Riverhead Towns. After NYSDOT's review, it will provide SCDPW with further direction in the Highway Work Permit application process. Neb reported that the shelters in way of Town Hall and in Cutchogue were included in that application. He also suggested that Town Board involvement may be required as necessary. Orientation/ Interpretive Signage Project—RBA Phase II On December 18, 2014, funding for the project expired and an extension and a funding adjustment have been requested. The Mattituck/Cutchogue signage will be placed at the Mattituck Information Booth. The Southold signage will be placed at the Tourist Information Booth near Greenport. Project Bus Stop Youth See the comments above. CR 48 & Cox Lane Roundabout- Mattituck Although SCDPW had designed plans for the project, there has been further action on the project to date. It was suggested that the temporary traffic signals be maintained pending further action. The Commission will invite a representative from Legislator Krupski's office to a meeting to discuss moving the matter forward. Lane Merge Restriping—CR 48 &Tuckers Lane-Southold So as to allow traffic from Tuckers Lane to more safely merge onto CR 48, the restriping of that thoroughfare was suggested. Traffic and Speeding on Hortons Lane- Southold Neb's letter of January 27, 2015 to the concerned citizen reported that, as Chief Flatley had contacted the resident directly concerning more police enforcement on that road, no further action is required. Crosswalk at the Unity Baptist Church —Factory Avenue - Mattituck Neb's letter of January 27, 2015 to the pastor of that church advised that with the better weather in the spring the Highway Department would be painting the crosswalk to the Mattituck Plaza and that a white line would be painted between the shoulder and the traffic lane. Appropriate crosswalk signage will also be installed. Old-Business None. New Business Truck Traffic Crossing the Median —CR 48—Just West of Cox Neck Lane- Mattituck Chief Flatley advised that large trucks entering the property on the south side of Cox Neck Lane were crossing the low median in the roadway. However, in the absence of another solution at this time, it appears that the manoeuver is the only means of accessing that property for those vehicles. Signage in Memory of Caitlin Doerr— Route 25 and Pike Street- Mattituck Superintendent Orlando advised that signage has been requested honoring the late Ms. Doerr, a recent Mattituck High School graduate, who was killed in a Connecticut auto accident in 2014. "Caitlin's Way"would be in the form of a double street sign on Pike Street at the high school. Councilman Ruland suggested that the signage be placed on the school's property. Next Meeting The next meeting will take place on March 23, 2015 at 10:00 AM in the conference room at Town Hall. Adjournment 11:24 AM cc: Town Clerk Respectfully submitted, Thomas F. Fox EAST END TRANSPORTATION COUNCIL East End Supervisors& Mayors Association EETC Agenda March 11, 2015 10:30-12:30 Riverhead Town Hall Board Room 1. Reorganization of the EETC o April meeting of the East End Supervisors&Mayors Association Wet►49%o,,) gyt;L o Chairperson o Meeting Schedule 2. Specific discussion items: o Peconic Bay Regional Transportation Council bill from Assemblyman Thiele o Bus shelters 3. Agency updates from DOT,NYMTC, LIRR, SCT, SCP 4. Town &Village updates on current transportation/land use matters P.0'14'- Av*-t rk 6'. aG.a� EAST END TRANSPORTATION COUNCIL East End Supervisors & Mayors Association EETC Minutes of July 16th, 201f Members present: K. Gluth, T. Golikova, T. Neely, Councilwoman Giglio, J. Stype, J. Pahwul, H. Lanza Interested parties: V. Taldone The May 2014 minutes were approved as presented. The Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) aid'application final deadline was 6/11. Southampton Town submitted an application for a bike route along a portion of Noyac Rd. A number of agencies will coordinate the review of all applications. $9.4 million is available to fund Long Island applications over 2 years. In a continuation of the March discussion, concerns over the topic of bus shelter maintenance was again discussed; improving the process for site selection and County/Town coordination was also discussed. K. Gluth'provided a list of shelters in Riverhead. It was agreed that prior to any possible discussion with the EES&MA, a meeting with SCDPW and Town planners would be pursued. J. Stype will try to arrange such a meeting. Southampton advised that they had been working with the LIRR and East Hampton on issues related to a possible LIRR strike. The fact that the strike was averted was seen as beneficial to all. The next EETC meeting is tentatively scheduled for October. This will be confirmed or cancelled in September. •Leg' lativeInformation-LBDC Page 1 of 7 A 1461 Thiele Same as Uni. S 1859 ;S1859 LAVALLE Same as Uni. A 1461 LAVALLE :Thiele General Municipal LawON FILE: 01/08/14 General Municipal Law TITLE....Creates the Peconic Bay regional ;TITLE....Creates the Peconic Bay regional transportation council ;transportation council 01/09/13referred to local governments '01/09113REFERRED TO LOCAL 01/08/14referred to local governments GOVERNMENT :01/08/14REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT THIELE Add Art 5-M SSI 19-aaa- 119-fff, Gen Muni L Creates the Peconic Bay regional transportation council to study the impacts of traffic congestion; defines terms; outlines the powers and duties of such council; requires the preparation and adoption of the transportation action plan and submission to the legislature. http://Ieginfo.nysa.us/asmsen/navigate.cgi?NVDTO: 2/13/2015 Legislative Information-LBDC Page 2 of 7 STATE OF NEW YORK S. 1859 A. 1461 2013-2014 Regular Sessions SENATE - ASSEMBLY (Prefiled) January 9, 2013 IN SENATE -- Introduced by Sen. LAVALLE -- read twice and ordered print- ed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Local Govern- ment IN ASSEMBLY -- Introduced by M. of A. THIELE -- read once and referred to the Committee on Local Governments AN ACT to amend the general municipal law, in relation to creating the Peconic Bay regional transportation council; and providing for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assem- bly, do enact as follows- 1 Section 1. Legislative findings. The legislature hereby finds that 2 over the past thirty years, rapid growth and development in the Peconic 3 Bay region of Long Island, while providing for a successful economy, has 4 also resulted in some unavoidable, adverse impacts that threaten the 5 region's future quality of life and future economic prosperity. Traffic 6 congestion has been one of the primary adverse impacts from such rapid 7 development. 8 Expanding traffic congestion has resulted in deteriorating traffic 9 safety with increased traffic accidents and fatalities. In addition, 10 traffic congestion has resulted in increased trip delays, declining air 11 quality, adverse impacts to historic and rural resources in the region's 12 villages and hamlets, parking problems, adverse impacts to residential 13 communities and neighborhoods resulting from the diversion of traffic 14 from major highways and arteries to rural residential streets and roads. 15 The region's tourist and second home industries, the cornerstone of 16 its prosperity, are threatened if the adverse consequences of traffic 17 congestion are not promptly and adequately addressed. Further, projec- 18 tions from the state department of transportation and local governments 19 indicate that there will be a continued growth in year-round population, EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets [—] is old law to be omitted. LBDO1669-01-3 hq://Ieginfo.nysa.us/asnisen/mvigate.egi?NVDTO: 2/13/2015 Legislative'Information-LBDC Page 3 of 7 S. 1859 2 A. 1461 1 seasonal residents, and traffic into the foreseeable future, exacerbat- 2 ing an already major problem. 3 The legislature finds that the unique geography of the Peconic Bay 4 region limits the ability to expand highway capacity for motor vehicles. 5 The narrow forks limit the augmentation of future highway capacity in an 6 east-west direction. The construction of new highways is not a feasible 7 alternative, and the option of improving capacity on existing highways 8 is limited. In addition to unique geography, impacts to the region's 9 natural and historic resources, such as open space, farmland, watershed 10 areas, wetlands, and historic sites and landmarks also limit increasing 11 highway capacity. 12 While the region's highway infrastructure is severely overburdened, 13 its public transit capabilities are underdeveloped. The region possesses 14 underutilized rail capacity with minimal service from the Long Island 15 Rail Road to the region. 16 The legislature finds that the development of new public transit 17 opportunities for the Peconic Bay region represents the best alternative 18 to address growing traffic congestion and other transportation problems. 19 The region possesses an existing rail infrastructure. Existing service 20 to the region is minimal. Further, there is no coordination between rail 21 service and existing bus service. The opportunity to improve service is 22 clearly available. 23 The region's local governments have recognized the adverse impacts 24 resulting from growing traffic congestion and the need to explore other 25 transportation options such as public transit. Independently, the 26 comprehensive plans of the region's towns and villages have cited traf- 27 fic congestion as a critical problem and have identified improved public 28 transit as a future goal. Towns have created task forces and commissions 29 to address the transportation issue. 30 Further, collectively, as a region, the local governments have joined 31 together to explore public transit options to mitigate traffic 32 congestion. As early as 1994, the East End Economic and Environmental 33 Institute, under the auspices of the East End Mayors and Supervisors 34 Association issued a report entitled Blue Print for Our Future which 35 called for improved and coordinated bus and rail service in the Peconic 36 Bay region. 37 In 2005, after a four-year public outreach process, the local govern- 38 ments of the region issued the result of its SEEDS (Sustainable East End 39 Development) project. This initiative also recognized the need to create 40 improved transportation opportunities, including selected road improve- 41 ments and increased and coordinated public transit. 42 The private sector has also recognized the need for improved regional 43 transportation opportunities. The Institute for Sustainable Development, 44 Southampton College of Long Island University, held a conference and 45 issued a report calling for improved transportation opportunities in the 46 region. Five Town Rural Transit, Inc., a private, not-for-profit corpo- 47 ration has also recognized the need for public transit improvements. In 48 2005, they unveiled a conceptual plan for an East End Shuttle providing 49 coordinated bus and rail service, and issued a development proposal to 50 further that goal. 51 In 2007, the state of New York provided a $300,000 grant under its 52 Shared Municipal Services Initiative (SMSI) program to study the feasi- 53 bility of the East End Shuttle concept. In addition, the Long Island 54 Rail Road, in conjunction with the towns of Southampton and East Hampton 55 initiated a pilot program in 2007-2008 to provide a rail shuttle and 56 connecting bus service during the reconstruction of County Road 39. This http://Ieginfo.nysa.us/asmsen/navigate.cgi?NVDTO: 2/13/2015 • _14slative•Info=ation-LBDC Page 4 of 7 S. 1859 3 A. 1461 1 pilot program demonstrated that the rail/bus shuttle concept could be 2 successful. In 2009, the "East End Transportation Study Report", funded 3 by the SMSI program, was completed by the Volpe National Transportation 4 Systems Center, U.S. Department of Transportation. The study concluded 5 that the East End Shuttle concept was both viable and desirable. 6 In summary, the problem of traffic congestion with its adverse impacts 7 on the local environment, economy, and quality of life has long been 8 recognized. Further, a multitude of local governments, regional cooper- 9 ative initiatives, and private initiatives have all identified improved 10 public transit with increased and coordinated rail and bus service as 11 the cornerstone for solving the problem. The concept has been at the 12 center of public policy discussions for more than a decade. 13 The next step is the full development of the East End Shuttle concept 14 in order to implement new transit opportunities in a timely fashion. 15 Currently, no governmental entity exists which can coordinate the 16 multitude of local governments, state government, federal government, 17 and other stakeholders that must participate to implement a successful 18 public transit initiative for the Peconic Bay region. 19 It is the intent of the legislature with this act to provide the 20 necessary governmental framework and resources that will foster the 21 cooperation necessary to implement a public transit proposal for the 22 Peconic Bay region. This legislation will give the local governments the 23 regional framework to develop and implement this initiative, and will 24 mandate the cooperation of state and federal agencies. Further, it will 25 provide for the involvement of all stakeholders and community members in 26 the development process to insure an open and comprehensive decision 27 making process. 28 § 2. The general municipal law is amended by adding a new article 5-M 29 to read as follows: 30 ARTICLE 5-M 31 PECONIC BAY REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COUNCIL 32 Section 119-aaa. Definitions. 33 119-bbb. Peconic Bay regional transportation council. 34 119-ecc. Powers and duties of the council. 35 119-ddd. Acrency cooperation. 36 119-Gee. Implementation report for the transportation plan 37 119--fff.. Submission to the legislature 38 § 119-aaa. Definitions. As used in this article the following terms 39 shall have the following meanings: 40 1. "Peconic Bay region" means the towns of East Hampton,_ Riverhead, 41 Southampton, and Southold in the county of Suffolk. 42 2. "County" means the county of Suffolk. 43 3. "Municipal corporation" means a town or village in the Peconic Bay 44 region. 45 4. "State" means the state of New York. 46 5. `*State agency" means any officer department, board, commission, 47 bureau, division, authority, public benefit corporation agency or 48 instrumentality of the state. 49 6, "Transportation plan" means , the plan of public transportation 50 projects for the Peconic Bay region provided for in the east end trans- 51 portation study, prepaxed by the Volpe National Transportation Systems 52 Center, dated November, two thousand nine. 53 7. "Public transportation project" means any rapid transit, railroad, 54 omnibus, marine transportation, or other public transportation project. 55 8. "Council" means the council created pursuant to section one hundred 56 nineteen-bbb of this article. hq://leginfo.nysa.us/asnisen/navigate.cgi?NVDTO: 2/13/2015 • -Te.9i -LBDC Page 5 of 7 S. 1859 4 A. 1461 1 9. "Governor" means the governor of the state of New York. 2 § 119-bbb. Peconic Bay regional transportation council 1 There is 3 hereby created the Peconic Bay regional transportation council Such 4 council shall consist of eighteen voting members: one member to be 5 appointed by the Governor who will serve at the pleasure of the _gover 6 nor, and thirteen ex officio members who are the county executive of the 7 county of Suffolk, the four town supervisors from the Peconic Bair 8 region_, two village mayors to be appointed by the East End Village Offi- 9 cials Association, the United States congressman representing the Pecon- 10 is Bay region, the state senator representing the Peconic Bay region, 11 the two state assembly members representing the Peconic Bay region, and 12 the two county legislators representing the Peconic Bay region, and four 13 citizen members with an interest in transportation and public transit to 14 be appointed by the town board of each town in the Peconic Bay region. 15 Each town shall have one appointment Each ex officio member may 16 appoint a desi ated re resentative by official authority filed with 17 the council to exercise his or her powers andperform. his or her 18 duties, including the right to vote on matters before the council. 19 2. The council shall elect one of its members as chairperson. Eleven 20 members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of any business or 21 the exercise of any power or function of the council. An affirmative 22 vote of ten or more members shall be required to pass a resolution or 23 otherwise exercise any functions or powers of the council. 24 § 119-ccc. Powers and duties of the council. The council shall have 25 the following powers: 26 1. to make -laws for the regulation and manacrement of its affairs; 27 2. to establish a citizen advisory committee to assist it with its 28 duties and responsibilities; 29 3. to establish a technical advisory committee to assist it with its 30 duties and responsibilities; 31 4. to develop an implementation report for the transportation plan, 32 with the advice of the advisory committees; 33 5. to utilize to the extent practicable, the state and facilities of 34 existing state and local agencies; 35 6, to make and execute contracts and all other instruments necessary 36 or convenient for the exercise of its powers and duties under this arti- 37 cle; 38 7. to sue and be sued; 39 8. to appoint an executive officer, officers, agents, employees, and 40 prescribe their duties and qualifications; 41 9. to hold hearings in the exercise of its powers, functions, and 42 duties as provided for by this article; 43 10. to contract for professional and technical assistance and advice; 44 11. to contract for and accept any assistance, including but not 45 limited to gifts grants or loans of funds or of property from the 46 federal government or any agency or instrumentality thereof, or any 47 state agengy, "or from any other public or private source and to comply, 48 subject to the provisions of this article, with the terms and conditions 49 thereof. 50 § 119-ddd. Agency cooperation. 1. Every state agency shall offer full 51 cooperation to the council in carrying out the provisions of this arti- 52 cle, _ 53 2. Every agency of the county and the municipal_corporations shall 54 offer full cooperation to the council in carrying out the provisions of 55 this article. http:/ileginfo.nysa.us/asmsen/navigate.cgi?NVDTO: 2/13/2015 • '_Legislative Information-LBDC Page 6 of 7 S. 1859 5 A_ 1461 1 § 119-eee. Implementation report for the transportation plan. 1. The 2 council is hereby directed to prepare an implementation report for the 3 transportation plan for the Peconic Bay region which shall include 4 (a) establishment of shuttle trains utilizing the existing right of 5 way of the Loner Island Rail Road; 6 (b) establishment and coordination of bus transportation to complement 7 shuttle trains; 8 (c) a regional governance structure to operate the transportation 9plan; 10 (d) establishment of park and rail facilities; and 11 (e) additional non-stop trains from New York city to the Peconic Bay 12 region. 13 2. The implementation report shall be prepared in sufficient detail 14 and specificity to permit the relevant governmental authorities to 15 proceed directly to the implementation of the transportation plan The 16 implementation report shall establish a timetable for recommended public 17 transportation -proiects The implementation report shall include a_capi 18 tal plan and budget for its implementation The implementation report 19 shall include the assessment of environmental impacts, preliminary engi-- 20 neering, and final design. 21 3. At least four public hearings, one in each town in the Peconic Bay 22 region shall be held on the final implementation plan. 23 4. A proposition to approve the implementation plan shall be submitted 24 to the voters as a referendum in each of the towns in the Peconic Bay 25 region at the general election to be held at least ninety days after the 26 completion of the public hearincrs provided for in subdivision three of 27 this section. Such referendum shall be deemed approved if it is approved 28 by a majority of the voters voting on such referendum in each town in 29 the Peconic Bay region. 30 9 119-fff. Submission to the legislature- Upon approval of the plan 31 by referendum, such ap roved implementation report shall be submitted to 32 the legislature by the council no later than thirty days after such 33 approval. 34 § 3. This act shall take effect immediately and shall remain in full 35 force and effect until december 31, 2018 when upon such date the 36 provisions of this act shall expire and be deemed repealed. h4://leginfo.nymus/asmsen/navigate.egi?NVDTO: 2/13/2015 _Legislative Information-LBDC Page 7 of 7 NEW YORK STATE ASSEMBLY MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT OF LEGISLATION submitted in accordance with Assembly Rule III, Sec 'I(f) BILI, NUMBER: A1461 SPONSOR: Thiele PURPOSE: This Legislation would create the Peconic Bay Regional Trans- portation Council. This council would coordinate a proposal for the development of an improved public transit system for the region. SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS: Section 1: Legislative Findings Section 2: Article 5-M - Peconic Bay Transportation Council * Section 119-aaa - Definitions * Section 119-bbb - Creates the Peconic Bay Transportation Council, establishes guidelines for membership to the council. * Section 119-ecc - Establishes the powers and duties of the Council. * section 119-ddd - States that every State agency shall offer full cooperation to the council. * Section 119-eee - Directs the council to prepare an implementation report for the transportation plan for the Peconic Bay region. * section 119-fff - Requires the Peconic Bay Regional Transportation Council's submission of the approved plan to the Legislature no later than 30 days after such approval Section 3: Effective Date JUSTIFICATION: Expanding traffic congestion in the Peconic Bay region has resulted in deteriorating traffic safety, declining air quality, parking problems, and adverse impacts to the historical and rural resources of the area, and has impeded further growth and development in the region. In order to preserve the tourism industry, and provide comfort for the permanent residents of the region, the issue of traffic congestion must be addressed. As the unique geography of the region does not permit highway expansion, the solution lies with the expansion of the public transit system in the region. This legislation would create an entity to coordinate the local govern- ments, state government and federal government and other interested parties to create and establish a successful public transit initiative for the Peconic Bay region. Bringing the stakeholders and community members together in the development of the plan will ensure an open and comprehensive decision making process. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: 2011-12: A.1412-A/S.1459-A - Remained in Committee 2009-10: A.6743-B/S.3181-B -- Remained in Committee 2007-08: A.1735/S.1235 -- Remained in Committee 2005-06: A.9784/S.6670 -- Remained in Committee FISCAL IMPLICATIONS: To be determined. EFFECTIVE DATE: This act shall take effect immediately and shall remain in full force and effect until December 31, 2018 when upon such date the provisions of this act shall expire and be deemed repealed. hq://Ieginfo.nysa.us/asmsen/navigate.egi?NVDTO: 2/13/2015 SOUTHOLD TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION Town Hall P.0.Box 1179 53095 Main Road Southold,NY 11971-0959 Phone(631)765-1889 Fax(631)765-1823 February 27, 2015 Mr. Joseph Brown Regional Director Region 10 New York Department of Transportation 250 Veterans Memorial Highway Hauppauge, New York 11788 Re: Laurel School Route 25 Abandonment Dear Mr. Brown: At the request of Town Supervisor Scott A. Russell, the Commission is in the process of reviewing problems associated with parking issues at the Laurel School with a view of arriving at an equitable solution for all parties. Before further meetings can take place, we need to ascertain the ownership at this location. Town records indicate that the road now known as Franklinville Road and the parking area in front of the school have been abandoned to the Town for maintenance (see attachments). This has raised several issues, namely: • Is this property now owned by the Town or is it still State land that we are responsible for the maintenance? • If we are considering the expansion of the old roadway to increase parking, do we need to coordinate with the DOT? • To what extend can the Town modify this area without DOT input or permits? Page 2 Once we have this information in hand, Supervisor Russell will call a meeting to discuss potential solutions with appropriate town and school officials, adjacent residents as well as DOT personnel should this prove necessary. In later case, we would welcome your designation of an appropriate DOT official (s). Thank you for your assistance in this matter. Sincerely, Neboysha R. Brashich Chairman Cc: Supervisor Scott A. Russell Town Board Office of the Engineer James A. Richter RE:Delivery Notification:Delivery has failed https://webtop.webmail.optimum.net/viewmessage?r=<request><mail a... From: "Richter, Jamie" <Jamie.Richter@town.southold.ny.us> To: "'NEBOYSHA BRASHICH'" <nrbl@optonline.net> Date: 02/26/2015 11:01:20 AM Subject: RE: Delivery Notification: Delivery has failed Attachments: %Lalurel School Route 25 Abandonment.pdf(622KB), %Laurel School Route 25.PNG (2134KB) Neb You should include the attachments with you letter to Mr. Brown. In our letter to Mr. Brown we should address the following; * Our records indicate that the Road now known as Franklinville Road and the parking area in front of Laurel School has been abandoned to the Town for Maintenance.(See Attached) Is this property owned by the Town or is it still State land that we have maintenance responsibilities for? * If we are considering the expansion of the old roadway to increase the parking do we need to coordinate with DOT? * To what extent can the Town Modify this area without DOT input or permits? * Before we start any work, we need to have a meeting with School personnel and the adjacent residents. * Would Mr. Brown like to attend our meetings? Would he like to ask any other DOT Personnel to attend these meetings? These are only bullet points but you should get my intent. Let me know if you have questions. Jamie James A. Richter Office of the Engineer Town of Southold, New York Stormwater Management Control Plan Website: http:Hwww.southoldtownny.gov/index.aspx?nid=195 Office: 631-765-1560 Cell: 631-926-9430 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. -----Original Message----- From: NEBOYSHA BRASHICH [mailto:nrbl@optonline.net] Sent: Wednesday, February 25, 2015 6:00 PM To: Richter, Jamie Subject: FW: Delivery Notification: Delivery has failed -------- Begin forwarded message -------- Subject: Delivery Notification: Delivery has failed Date: 02/25/15 11:47:21 AM From: postmaster@optonline.net To: nrbl@optonline.net This report relates to a message you sent with the following header 1 of 2 2/27/2015 9:03 AM RE:FW:Laurel School Parking https://webtop.webmail.optimumnet/viewmessage?r=<request><mail a... 1, r From: "NEBOYSHA BRASHICH" <nrbl@optonline.net> To: "Standish, Lauren" <Lauren.Standish@town.southold.ny.us> Cc: jamie.richter@town.southod.ny.us Date: 02/25/2015 11:47:13 AM Subject: RE: FW: Laurel School Parking Jamie - I do not know whether you have seen this. Have you also talked to Kevin? More importantly, I need help how to structure this letter to the DOT. Neb On Wed, Feb 25, 2015 at 09:56 AM, Standish, Lauren wrote: Please see the below response from Kevin Matthaei. Please advise. From: Matthaei, Kevin (DOT) [mailto:Kevin.Matthaei@dot.ny.gov] Sent: Tuesday, February 24, 2015 3:58 PM To: Standish, Lauren Subject: RE: Laurel School Parking Hello Lauren, I have reviewed the"Discontinuance of State Maintenance"Official Order map and found it to be somewhat vague with respect to ownership. The map shows that the Town is to maintain the small piece of the old road that was left for the school. Maintenance can be different than ownership. I don't have the information at my office that has that determination. I believe that before anything is done or considered, ownership should be known. If the ownership is determined to be that of the State, we have a system in place that may offer a surplus acquisition of a desired area in front of the school. This may help eliminate future problems. For now, because of the existing condition I would have your office or Nebs group reach out to our Regional Director and let him determine which department he wants to proceed with this. His information is: New York State Dept of Transportation 250 Veterans Memorial Highway Hauppauge, NY 11788 Attn: Joseph Brown Region 10 Regional Director Sorry I couldn't be more help. I can be available for an informal discussion if desired. Regards, Kevin 1 of 3 2/27/2015 1:02 PM RE:FW:Laurel School Parking https://webtop.webmail.optimum.net/viewmessage?r=<request><mail a... From: Standish, Lauren rmailto:Lauren.Standish@town.southold.ny.us] Sent: Monday, February 23, 2015 3:56 PM To: Matthaei, Kevin (DOT) Subject: RE: Laurel School Parking Thank you for your response. I will certainly look into it. 'Lauren From: Matthaei, Kevin (DOT) rmailto:Kevin.Matthaei@dot.ny.gov] Sent: Monday, February 23, 2015 3:44 PM To: Standish, Lauren Subject: RE: Laurel School Parking Lauren, I apologize for the delay, but I will have an answer for you tomorrow. Just an FYI, there was a "Discontinuance of State Maintenance"Official Order along with a descriptive map that was sent to the Town around 1983. According to records, it was sent to the Town Clerk's Office and the Town Superintendent of Highways'Office. This paperwork should be the determination of roadway ownership. Regards, Kevin From: Standish, Lauren rmailto:Lauren.Standish@town.southold.ny.us] Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2015 12:36 PM To: Matthaei, Kevin (DOT) Subject: Laurel School Parking Good afternoon, Supervisor Russell has requested a meeting with key personnel from the Dept. of Transportation, the Mattituck High School, the Laurel School, the Family Service League and members of our Transportation Commission to discuss problems associated with the parking at the Laurel School located at 475 Franklinville Road in Laurel. The agenda will include the historic perspective, road ownership determination, parking spaces required for both staff and parents, parking options and potential cost and funding requirements. i This meeting has been tentatively scheduled for Wed. March 4th at 11:00AM in the Supervisor's Conference Room located at Southold Town Hall. Kindly provide me with the names of the representatives from the Dept. of Transportation that would be available to attend this important discussion. 2 of 3 2/27/2015 1:02 PM RE:FW:Laurel School Parking https://webtop.webmail.optimum.net/viewmessage?r=<request><mail a... Thank you. Lauren 911.Stanifuh Lauren M. Standish, Secretary Office of the Supervisor Town of Southold (631)765-1889 3 of 3 2/27/2015 1:02 PM i viewattachment(PNG Image,922 X 684 pixels) https://webtop.webmail-optimum.net/http/viewattacbment?clientld=l4 o CS •,c- - ,a''�?l'a�',y. �fS• "�`^ i�,s"";� - a- ] n'ur3 ,�.1 ,R „��'�`^ Jrsw�. ��" � ..+w�•, �>' ' r o e'er. ix 41 ;_'; i -:`•': -,.� L�f..�wa - IFC, Omni 1,11 ��of .. t.,,-. - r "W"��r•,w„„�.�� ,rrG^';r�".:.. S, 4rp: r�, trr -fir �, - v� - - ` !,uy`.Ix^"� °�`•, ��r,- T,,, ""74'• ,q' , ,�y,p ref I of l STATE of NEW YORK--DEPAR04ENT OF TRANSPORTATION TRAFFIC AND SAFETY DIVISION sTuoY No.: 0780383 NFIDE. X7.37 e 25 NOTICE OF ORDER TROOP: DATE 2/7/79 THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FILED AN ORDER WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE WHEREBY- SECTION 23.17.37 SUBDIVISION - PARAGRAPH (77).& (78) OF THE DEPARTMENT'S REGULATIONS IS n ADDED ❑ AMENDED to read as follows: ❑ REPEALED (77) Old Route 25 (Station 376± on SH 8181) with stop sign on Old Route 25 - entrance from the north. (78) Old Route 25 (Station 386+ on SH 8181) with stop sign on Old Route 25 - entrance from the noxih. The above order is to be effective M IMMEDIATELY ❑ UPON COMPLETION AS SOON AS THE APPROPRIATE TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICE(S) ARE INSTALLED, SO THE REGULATION CAN BE PUBLISHED IN THE OFFICIAL COMPILATION OF CODES, RULES AND REGULATIONS OF NEW YORK STATE. This action establishes P1Stop" signs on Old Route 23. Constructionproject D95826 has eliminated two curves and the old section is being turned ouerto„t�l g� Southold. ' COUNTY: Suffolk LOCALITY: Tovrnof Southold OTHER RELATED ACTIONS 1@ NONE ❑ _ (identify) cc CITY SHERIFF rM VILLAGE COUNTY P.D. I A I REGION TRAFFIC ENGINEER TOWN STATE POLICE OTHER TQ3;1 of Southo: d Police COUNTY SUPT. PERMITTEE (Specdy) I .. 15IGNATUREI fTE 3c f 1 1 751 9 �� I 1 Iq 6 �Q it v I�k ; 0 a 491 A 3 2 RAM or- A44WMMANCe- 4g LAMP Fd�eN�Y A44/Nrelil.9A�� lUo. Byars r�ir�esrens;. �'�3 ,�tl/on /S � �;dib a A® �/ ems 9.�g 1.64 .dole Niitjhvecaq/Lew I `��BIB/ gib��9�a99,aG BIS LBIa�Cscep"�. d9�9� Ii E5' i�r�sevrsea/, •��lrt,�iaw� we,3J e/dsxa slyd A. �' s Tele 8 �'onrreCli®/a Ib lyiph�oU Loev O/t7_ lra�e � 9!d;aH B/B/ .�'It+•A.999��' >�nl �el!®rt I® �� A/ b /®. $ ' Q6989 9.ab ✓"lyle ,%bdivisioR P� P® /fro M/ hrvary Lora �+ �r€c11�to pr®lnaryt.gym. 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D.9G rof Plrghaey Lary �s7. -rd on Por 4.aar�e d.la ,/iaol� r NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT TRANSPORTATION WUillimm C.Hennery,Commissionar r r 1 • Region 10 Office:Now York State Office Building 6- Veterans Highway,Hauppauge,Now York 11787 WETWQ E��i11121982 November 10, 1982 Town'Clark Southold Mrs. Judith T. Terry, Town Clerk Town of Southold P. Oa Box 728 Southold, New York 11971 Riverhead-Mattituck, SH 8181 Suffolk County Contract D95826 Dear Firs. Terry In reply to your inquiry of October 20, 1982, the short section of old Rte. 25. which has been by-passed by this construction project, has been abandoned to the Town of Southold under Section 62 of the Highway Law. We have attached a print of the appropriate contract sheet from the con- tract Mich indicates the transfer of Jurisdiction. We trust this will answer your inquiry and will clear the way to rename the abandoned section of the old Rte. 25. Very truly yours, WILLIAM P. LAMONT Regional Survey & Mapping Supervisor Attach. A ' 4 r, P RECEIVED OFFMAL ORDER R7aW VORtt STATE DGPAR=E NT OP TRMS ORUTION MAR 111983 SUBJECT: DISCONTINUANCE OF STATE MAINTENANCE ON 'hewn Clea, SaautWd A PORTION OF RIVER 14ATTITUCR, PARTS 1 AND 3, STATE HIGHWAY NO. 8181, TOWN OF SOUTHOLD, SUFFOLK COUNTY Di$tribution: ®Department-wide 10 Hiehways Numbar 1460 Dwo 3/2183 Spacial Waterways Supertwdoa: - Pursuant to Section 62 of the Highway Lain, it is ORDERED-. That the State maintenance on the following described portion of the Riverhead-Natrituck, Parts l and 3, State Highway- No. 8181,, Town of Southoldo Suffolk County, including any and all bridges or culverts located thereon or immediately adjacent thereto, as it had been maintained by the State as a portion of the State Highway System before a change of location was made for the improvement of alignment or of dangerous coeiditions, be and the same is hereby discontinued, and shall be maintained hereafter by the Tom of Southold, viz.* All that portion of the old highway located between the following described points: From station A 377+00 to station A 386+00, a total length of 900 feet attd From station 386 .25, 130 feet left to station 388+75a 50 feet left, a total distance of X63 feet. The portion of the highway constructed on new location acquired to accomplish the Improvement of 'alignmat or of dangerous coudi,tion as prescribed by Section 62 of the Highway Lay,, having been completed on State Highway No. 8151 by Contract D95926, accepted March 6, 19809 is hereby pubstituted for the portion discontinued, which portion is described as follows,, viz:- From station 370+00.00 to station 393+93.46, a total length of 2393.46 feet. and it Is FURTHER ORI3MM: That the permanent easement fog drainage shall be retained as part of the new highway alignment and shall be maintained as part of the State Highway System. All of the above as shown on a Discontinuance of State Maintenance kap dated December 28, 1982, and filed in the New York State Department of Transportation, and it is FURTHER ORDERED: That a certified copy thereof be wailed to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors- of Suffolk County; the Superintendent of Highways 'of Suffolk County; the Town Clerk of the Town of Southold; and the Town Superintendent of Highways of the Toga of Southold. This Official Order issued pursuant to the authorization delegated by Official Order Humber 998 dated October 7, 1977. FOR THE COMMISSIONER: HOMAS D. TYRES Transportation Executive Officer PROC•9b(4/73) RVCEIVE® NEW YORK STAFF MAR 111933 TRANSPORTATIOM Tram 1220 Woohington Avenue,Stet©Caenpue,Albany,Now York 12233 �VW, z �r , Business Administration Bureau, a Department of Transportation, State of New York, do REMY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true copy of an official order of the Department of Transportation and the same has been compared with the original thereof d filed in my office on the ��` day of and the same is a. correct transcript therefrom grad o$ the whole 199 • thereof. In witness whereof, I havb thereunto set uq hand and affixed the seal of the Department of Transportation of the State of New Yorkfl ttais day of �LC e�c4 a i9 USV02FAAhMI ION B U DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AD 153(10/77) RECEIVED MAR 119983 T... co-a CERTIFICATE AND NOTICE TO CLOSE A HIGHWAY TO THE T0WN CLERK OF THE TOWN OF SOUTHOLD, COMM OF SUFFOLK, MW YORK: This is to certify that the undersigned County Superintendent of High- ways at the County of Suffolk consider® it Aecesssry, pursuant to Section 104 of the Highway Lew, to close a portion of a highway in the Town of Southold, County of Suffolk, known as New Suffolk Avenue. It is necessary to close that portion of the highway between Locust Avenue and Moores Lane from 8;00 A.M. on March 21, 1983 until the completion of the new bridge over Downs Creek, as such bridge is now being reconotructed under the provisions of the Highway Lary, and the work cannot be properly conducted and completed unless the portion above described be closed during the time such work is in progress. Executed this 10th day of March, 1983. A. Barton Cass County Superintendent of Highways NOTICE TO THE TOWN SUpERIl3RENDENT OF HIGHWAYS OF THE TOWN OF SOMOLO, COUNV OF SUFFOLK, W YORK s A' certifieste of which the foregoing is a copy having been executed by nae under the authority conferred by Section 104 of the Highway Law and filed in the Office of the Town Clerk of the Town of Southold, County of Suffolk, fedi Yoga on the 10th day of March, 1953, you are hereby, notified to close to public travel that portion of the highway therein described by posting conspicuously, notices to that effect in accordance with provisions of Section 104 of the Highway Law. You will also note that suitable obstructions are being erected as part of our project worts so that this portion of Highway is physically closed to traffic. Dated this 10th day of March, 1983. A. Barton Case County Superintendent of Highways .arm.A.r..>nd•.4�of,�i/cr �� r ., F �- N.fs'vfr r Bad.dN�_. f�` u 0• 1 � ,c.�swr 17 seo �' •fir• �e � —� •c ti 4 d JQtyron /✓o. io �4 P/an of o..a•�.�,n o d,ta.siB� f��a-�.�ed=P�.s%/ur,W. �.�� rfak•9.,m,lrsrnrixr /.Cfvin/eiwnt+r�v /i1r frbr/e J /ifr iomii mj✓arf/io/d %rfii/ :�n£dr //ii po��wae .awn u6are or✓udre%C If/ov' p�+��w�s a�u//lidl ;/moi/e /ram /.b/ron .S371rmf.0 rdf nA�lG�aa,.r tr,/../,��mrisle.,rr of 9mr/G�,/,and -a-ell l'uf�y r6�r his nlinrn°d r�i ><fx lav v of /, a%/,,,,�986 r Sot !/ ® t,•,.�rE.;�ar aG�.Gixs o/.dG3r�. /�dm/Ai�mxe �• .� a � fr/></>m✓d and o parr6an o��r/aratwr � raiar°�mrtt. c ur/,��5 i/ °% 6- ✓ri6,m/•lv+�✓..dam /YiP Sisean./incrd 1Xe •bsr..gpo.r�vs wf tr/a-4.0 a4,dASr.v y6rrG/rir✓�Y�•Ga drron/s ird px/.war: Fiam�llG 3J6 rao r6 �srd.,Rgelta.r6,0.6.(✓�i/mro d,1J93.4L �.1.• - ss M.ar/rtrr�lyd dnoF��~'/iarJ do.L9SerL. oFrortd kyr �-- } ✓m�e�lvo/•L .frpa��dJinv�./m.+37sw�/.b.�o J - - November 1, 2014 Mr. & Mrs. Robert Gerdts PO Box 184 1 225 Franklinville Road Laurel, New York 11948 NOV 5 2014 Scott A. Russell, Town Supervisor SUPERVISOR'S OFFICE Southold Town Board TOWIN OF SOUTHOLD 53095 Main Road PO Box 1179 Southold, New York 11971 Re: North Fork Early Learning Center 475 Franklinville Road, Laurel Dear Supervisor Russell: Since meeting with you on July 22, in response to our earlier letter, we have awaited some feedback regarding the concerns we raised. Not much has changed. Parking on the sidewalk, however, has stopped. We have reviewed published agendas and minutes of both the Transportation Commission and the Town Board and have not found any reference to the issues we raised. The question of ownership of the property in front of NFELC may be delaying correction of the various defects that we detailed. However, we would greatly appreciate an update. Thank you, Robert and Kathleen Gerdts (631) 298-5087 saitydog34@optonline.net July 13, 2014 E f p V E . D 1! U Mr. & Mrs. Robert Gerdts PO Box 184 JUL 1 5 ZUi4 225 Franklinville Road Laurel, New York 11948 SUPERVISOR'S OFFICE Scott A. Russell, Town Supervisor TOWN OF SOUTHOLO Southold Town Board 53095 Main Road PO Box 1179 Southold, New York 11971 Re: North Fork Early Learning Center 475 Franklinville Road, Laurel Dear Supervisor Russell and Members Southold Town Board: We are the homeowners at 225 Franklinville Road, Laurel which is the home immediately west of the North Fork Early Learning Center (NFELC). Recently, we placed 6" X 6" wood landscaping ties along the front of our property which prompted a quick`call from Southold Town Code Enforcement. We were aware that our action would elicit a response from the Town. However, we hoped that the response would result in productive discussion and measures to alleviate the'traffic dangers for the children as well as the parking situation in front of our home and the NFELC. To date, this has not happened. The NFELC provides inadequate parking for its staff and no pdrking for individuals that are dropping off and picking up children for the morning and afternoon sessions. The Transportation Form which is part of NFELC's Application For Admission contains a notification that "each child's parent or guardian is responsible for the child's transportation to and from the North Fork Early Learning Center". Further, Mattituck- Cutchogue Union Free School District's (MCUFSD) most recent Universal Pre- Kindergarten Application mailing contains a similar notification, i.e., "(Parents must provide transportation)". Yet, neither NFELC or MCUFSD provide a safe manner to accomplish this. Monday through Friday multiple cars and trucks pull up in front of our home four times a day to drop off and pick up. Many pull all the way onto the sidewalk. As a result, the area between the sidewalk and road is badly eroded, grass cannot grow, tire tracks are constant and it is littered with cigarette butts. In the spring of 2013, we had a contractor install steps from the sidewalk and a stone path to our front door. We have an adult physically handicapped son and in the winter C months our driveway is frequently blocked with snow and ice that he cannot navigate. The steps and path were designed so we could maintain a cut path through the snow piled along the edge of the road directly to the walkway. This past winter that path was used not only by parents dropping off children at the NFLEC, but also by staff of the NFLEC, so that our son was frequently denied access. We request that, pursuant to Code of the Town of Southold Chapter 260, Article IV, section 260-15, the entire frontage of our property be designated no parking, standing and stopping, Monday - Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with appropriate signage provided by the Town of Southold. Traffic control signage has previously been installed on the east side of the NFELC parking area to stop driving through the unpaved area in front of the property bordering the east side of the NFEC. This also effectively reduced parking there. Also, staff parking must be provided so that the parking area in front of the NFELC remains available for the dropping off and picking up of the children. Each and every parking space is used by staff. In fact, there is one individual who habitually parks directly on the sidewalk so that pedestrians must go into the parking area on their way to the NFELC. The license plate number of this vehicle is: DBJ-4903. How can someone completely block a public sidewalk on a nearly daily basis and not receive a ticket? Staff should be directed to park in the Aldrich Lane lot by the basketball court and south portion of the soccer fields, which is owned by MCUFSD, and use the rear entrance to the NFELC property. Individuals dropping off and picking up children must be given priority parking access to the NFLEC at the Main Road entrance to the property. In addition, on a daily basis, there are traffic violations associated with the NFELC: the stop sign at the western exit from the parking area to Franklinville is ignored; the "Do Not Enter" sign at this same location is also ignored as several drivers each day enter from eastbound Franklinville against the sign and designated flow of traffic; drivers eastbound on Franklinville regularly cross the double yellow line to park facing the wrong way on the north side of Franklinville in front of our home; several of these same drivers then make u-turns, again across the double yellow line, to head westbound on Franklinville. There should only be one entrance into and one exit from the parking area. It is an extremely dangerous situation that needs to be addressed. In addition, installing a speed bump at the one entrance to and one exit from the parking area would discourage use of the parking area as a throughway to Franklinville Road. Prior to the merger of Laurel Common School District (LCSD) with MCUFSD, and the current use of Laurel School by the NFELC, these traffic concerns did not exist. LCSD offered K-6 education with full day kindergarten. All children were eligible for transportation. Two or three busses arrived at the start of the school day to deliver children to school and two or three busses arrived at the end of the school day to pick them up for return home. During the summer, only one or two cars would be in the entire parking lot. There were no summer programs associated with the LCSD. Compounding traffic concerns inherent with the NFLEC are those associated with Franklinville Road itself. Westbound drivers exiting Main Road onto Franklinville regularly cross the double yellow line into the eastbound lane of Franklinville. Some drivers even accelerate while doing it. The stop sign at the south end of Aldrich Lane entering Franklinville is mostly ignored. The traffic through this area has increased dramatically over the years with the success of Mattituck-Laurel Veterinary Hospital and the complete residential build out along the length of Aldrich Lane and the Farmveu at Mattituck subdivision at its north end. Again, placing those 6" X 6" ties was an attempt to call attention to a traffic situation which has gotten out of hand. Young children are involved and a safe method of delivering them to the NFELC needs to be implemented. It is foolish to offer these programs and provide totally inadequate parking. In summary, we would greatly appreciate that the following concerns be addressed: 1. A concrete curb in front of 225 Franklinville Road 2. No parking, standing and stopping signs in front of 225 Franklinville Road 3. Alternate parking for staff of the NFELC 4. No parking on public sidewalks 5. Enforcement of the stop sign and one way requirements for the parking area in front of the NFELC 6. A single entrance into and single exit from the parking area in front of the NFELC. 7. Speed bumps at the single entrance into and single exit from the parking area in front of the NFELC. Thank you , coege k' 4 Robert and Kathleen Gerdts (631) 298-5087 saltydog34@optonline.net C. Vincent M. Orlando, Superintendent of Highways Martin Flatley, Chief of Police Peter Doherty, Southold Town Code Enforcement Linda W. Ruland, North Fork Early Learning Center Mattituck-Cutchogue Union Free School District A INEDepartrrient of E OFORTUNITY_ Transportation, ANDREW M. CUOMO JOAN McDONALD JOSEPH BROWN Governor Commissioner Regional Director , L X11 February 23, 2015 FEB 2 6 2015 1. Mr. Christopher McVoy, P.E. Suffolk County Department of Public Works Pfs°°tl'°iBoard alI0lllq E�D'drd i 335 Yaphank Avenue Yaphank, NY 11980 Your December 31, 2014 Submissions Received January 12 2015 Five (5) Bus Shelters NY 25, Riverhead /Southold SCTM # N/A Our Case No. 15-47565 Dear Mr. McVoy: This is in regard to the site plans for the referenced project which were submitted to us for review. ; Prior to an approval of the site work within New York State Highway Right of Way (ROW) and issuance of a New York State Highway Work Permit, the following items must be addressed: The subject permit includes a number of locations in various hamlets in the Towns of Southold and Riverhead. Comments common to all locations will be provided first, followed by site specific comments 1. Please add a note to the plans stating that all work shall be coordinated with our capital project, D262397, NY 25, CR 58 to Tucker Lane, which is currently under construction. 2. Different types of bus shelters (A, C, etc.) are called out on plans. Please show { their layouts/catalog cuts. 3. Please add a note to the plans: "Suffolk County is responsible for maintaining these shelters once they are installed, under the annual Highway Work Permit that the County secures from NYSDOT." 4. Curb is typically shown with double line. Please" label all features on plans, i.e., curb, sidewalk, poles, etc. 5. Add local street names on the plans. s i Mr. Christopher McVoy, P.E. February 23, 2015 Page 2 of 8 6. Add to the plans offsets from nearest streets, driveways, curbs, etc., to the shelter. 7. Dimension all sidewalks, snow storage strips, etc., (typ.). 8. It is not clear what is the reference point for elevations shown on Section A — A. Pians should show existing and proposed elevations of sidewalk, curb, grass, shelter pad, etc. 9. Transit stops shall comply with the Proposed Guidelines for Pedestrian Facilities in the Public Right of Way. Section R308.1.1.1 requires a Boarding and Alighting area with a minimum length of 8.0 ft perpendicular to the curb or street and a clear width of five (5) foot, minimum, measured parallel to the street or highway. Some bus stop locations propose only a five (5) foot wide sidewalk adjacent to the curb. Extending the concrete pad on one or both sides of the bus shelter could provide this space without encroaching on the space within the bus shelter. Section R308.2 requires a clear space of 30" x 48" inside the shelter at either end of a seat or if in front of the seat, this space shall not overlap an area within eighteen (18) inches from the front edge of the seat. The transit stop must be connected to streets, sidewalks or Pedestrian Accessible Routes (PAR) in a compliant manner for access and egress. The transit stop shall comply with applicable sections of the Proposed Right of Way Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG), Chapter R308.1, Transit Stops. 10.Bus Stops and shelters must be accessible to the public in an Americans with Disabilities (ADA) compliant manner. If the bus shelter will be located along a sidewalk, or Pedestrian Accessible Route (PAR) that connects to the roadway with curb ramps, a curb ramp may not be required at the front of the shelter. Many buses are designed to load individuals from a pad connecting to the sidewalk at curb height and a curb ramp is likely not required at those locations. Bus shelters that are not located on an ADA compliant PAR will require a connection to the roadway in an ADA compliant manner. 11.Provide plans of the bus shelter with dimensions and/or with a graphic scale. If the shelter will have seating or other features, they should be indicated on the plans with dimensions. The applicant should confirm that these shelters meet the applicable ADA standards noted above. 12.The (ROW) line should be depicted on all plans to ensure the bus shelter will be located on the State Highway. Some locations are on public property belonging to the County or Town. In the event that the property does not belong to the County or the Town, information indicating the owner's approval of the location outside the State Highway should be provided. Sidewalk and bus stops should be built entirely within the public ROW or on public lands. This will reduce potential liabilities for both NYS DOT and the County and simplify maintenance/ improvements in the future. Mr. Christopher McVoy, P.E. February 23, 2015 Page 3 of 8 13.Consider providing bicycle racks at the bus shelters, particularly in more developed areas. Bicycles are often secured to signposts or other features close to bus stops. On future submissions please indicate where bicycles racks will be located if they will be provided. They should not obstruct the Pedestrian Accessible Route (PAR) to the bus shelter and be clearly visible to cyclists and the public. Inverted "U" or "A" shaped racks are recommended. For additional guidance see: http://c.ymcdn.com/sites/www.apbp.orglresource_/resmgr/publications/bicycle._par ' king guidelines.pdf. 14.Locating bus stops near intersections is preferable over mid block locations. Intersections are legal crossing locations for pedestrians where vehicles must yield to the pedestrian in a crosswalk, even if the crosswalk is unmarked with pavement stripes. Drivers are more likely to expect pedestrians at these locations and they provide a safer crossing location. 15.Existing turn down sections of curb where short segments of curb will be a installed, shall be built to NYS DOT Standards or follow the slope of the curb ramp. Provide the appropriate details. Vertical curb ends shall be avoided and noted on the plans. ,a 16.Add a note to the plans: "The removal of any existing concrete curb should be done from the back side of the existing curb to minimize any damage to the existing composite shoulder. Consider "face forming" the new curb where the curb cuts will be removed. This involves pulling the curb out from the back and pouring new curb up against the existing pavement. This may reduce or eliminate pavement repairs." .i 17.Provide a note on the plans: "Any sidewalk panels or connecting pavement that have settled with a greater than W lip or crack over 3/8" wide shall be replaced to meet ADA requirements within 15' of'the ,bus shelter. Damaged portions of the snow storage strip shall be repaired if they are paved." 18.Proposed sidewalk width shall be five (5) feet. A minimum of 48" PAR shall be provided, exclusive of signs, bus shelters, utility poles or other features. New sidewalk shall follow our specification for sidewalk, Item 60801050010, Concrete Sidewalks — Unreinforced (Grading Included). 19.Provide a note on the plans: "Clear and grub overhanging vegetation from beside the sidewalk. Tree limbs lower than 7'-0" overhanging the sidewalk should be removed from adjoining trees. Tree limbs lower than 16'-0" overhanging the roadway should be removed in a symmetrical manner. This will help ensure'the trees are not damaged by passing vehicles. Limbs should be cut back to the branch bark collar neatly leaving no stubs. Shrubs should be cut back flush to the ground or removed for a distance of three (3) feet from the edge of sidewalk." Mr. Christopher McVoy, P.E. February 23, 2015 Page 4 of S 20.Restoration shall be Turf Establishment — Lawns, Item 610.1602 and Topsoil — Lawns, Item 610.1403 or materials to match the surrounding site. Turf will reduce the amount of impervious surface, reduce runoff and reduce heat at the site. 21.Detail for the bus shelter indicating "Min. Slope 1:12" is incorrect. This should be the maximum slope in accordance with NYS DOT and ADA requirements. A gentler slope is preferable. 22.Curb ramps should follow our 608 Series Standard Sheets. It is recommended that the ramps be built with a 7.1% maximum running slope rather than the maximum 8.33% slope, if space exists. Cross slope for sidewalk, concrete pads and curb ramps should be 1.5% rather than 2%. This provides a construction tolerance and the final ramps will be more likely to comply with ADA and NYS DOT requirements. Please provide details and notes to reflect this information consistent with the NYS DOT standard sheets. Ramps that do not comply with ADA requirements upon completion may require removal and reconstruction. 23.Item 608.21000003 Cast Iron Embedded Detectable Warning Units from our approved materials list shall be used at curb ramps and blended transitions. They are stronger and more durable, less likely to be damaged by freeze / thaw conditions, snow removal operations or trucks driving over them. The landing should be poured a minimum of six (6) inches thick with reinforcement. 24.Provide construction and restoration details consistent with NYS DOT standards and pay items. 25.Provide Work Zone details,' plans and notes for maintaining vehicle, bicycle and pedestrian traffic through or around the site in accordance with our standard details. Signage should indicate pedestrians should cross prior to encountering any of the sidewalk closures or the location of temporary bus stops. Pedestrian detours should be provided so that they do not have to cross the roads. 26.Due to the number and greatly differing conditions and materials required for the submission, a meeting may be helpful to expedite the review. Please let us know if you would like to proceed with this. Location specific comments are provided below: 27.Town of Riverhead, Calverton National Cemetery: a. Item numbers shown are not valid NYSDOT numbers: 300 BS, 105, 97A, etc., (typ.). Mr. Christopher McVoy, P.E. February 23, 2015 Page 5 of S b. The proposed curb ramp design for the bus stop is unclear. Locate the bus shelter further away from the road and provide a minimum five (5)foot snow storage strip between the curb and sidewalk. A four (4) foot setback for the sidewalk should be provided in accordance with Chapter 3 of the Highway Design Manual for a Single Travel and Parking Lane. c. On the north side of NY 25, extend and match the curb from the bus stop to the end of the existing curb for the cemetery curb cut. d. Consider providing a NYS DOT Type 10B Curb Ramp (detail attached) to access the bus shelter. 28.Southold Town Hall Location, East of Horton Lane: a. There currently appears to be a bus stop at or near the intersection of Wells Avenue to the east. It is unclear if this bus stop is being relocated. Wells Avenue appears to be a preferable location as it is located near an intersection and there is a crosswalk. b. It appears from Google Street View that there is a change in elevation between the sidewalk and the road of approximately 12"-18". A curb ramp is proposed and based on the width of the snow storage strip and the elevation change, the proposed curb ramp slope would be approximately 20%, far in excess of the ADA maximum of 8.33%. c. If the Town has a strong preference for a bus stop at this location, we recommend moving it closer to the Horton Avenue intersection. A cross walk at the intersection is more preferable for safety. d. A small tree is visible at this location in Google Street View. As the tree matures it may conflict with the bus stop. Removal and replacement of a similar tree in close proximity is recommended. 29.Town of Southold, Peconic, East of Peconic Lane: a. Show shelter offset from Peconic Lane. b. Shift the bus stop to the west, closer to Peconic Lane intersection. c. Drainage basin is shown on the wrong side of line. d. If possible, provide as wide a snow storage strip as possible and a NYS DOT Type 10B curb ramp (detail attached) to access the bus shelter. If a snow storage strip cannot be provided, add a ramp similar to a NYS DOT Type 9C ramp (detail attached). e. The plans suggest only one bus shelter will be installed on the south side of NY 25, but the plans include a sheet "North Shelter Details". If two shelters are proposed, depict where they both will be located. 30.Town of Southold, Cutchogue, East and West of Sterling Lane: a. Show all existing features including ramps. b. Shifting the bus stops closer to Sterling Lane would encourage crossing near the intersection. Mr. Christopher McVoy, P.E. February 23, 2015 Page 6 of 8 c. If possible, provide as wide a snow storage strip as possible and a NYS DOT Type 10B curb ramp (detail attached) to access the bus shelter on the south side of NY 25. If a snow storage strip cannot be provided, add a ramp similar to a NYS DOT Type 9C ramp (detail attached). d. There appears to be pedestrian ramps, tree, a "North Fork Wine Trail" signage, a drainage basin, a fire hydrant and utility pole in the vicinity of the bus shelters. These features should be depicted on the plans. e. There appears to be a tip up asphalt gutter on the south side of NY 25. This may not comply with ADA requirements as to slope and possibly a pavement joint. This may require modification when curb is installed to provide a flat or gently sloped pavement section not exceeding 2% cross slope. Provide pavement repair details in accordance with our specifications if required. f. The ground on the south side of NY 25 appears to have a slight slope. A curb may be required behind the shelter if the site is graded within the ROW. The slab shall be pitched with 1.5% slope to drain to the roadway. g. The north bus shelter should connect with the curb with a paved surface in accordance with ADA standards. The turf snow storage strip should be paved with flush concrete. 31.Town of Southold, Cutchogue, across from New Suffolk Road: All existing site features are not depicted. There is a tree pit, street tree, light post and sign. Placement of the bus shelter on the plans at this location does not appear to be to scale and suggests the bus shelter will occupy a small part of the existing sidewalk. Provide dimensions confirming that a four (4) foot clear PAR will be provided between the shelter,,light post/footing and tree pit. This may require adding pavement and shifting the bus shelter location slightly. The tree should be trimmed to avoid damaging the bus. 32.Town of Southold, Mattituck, east of Marlene Lane: a. The existing bus stop in the north side of NY 25 is located 350' east of a signalized pedestrian crossing at Factory Avenue. Consider relocating both bus stops to Factory Avenue as this will provide a safer location for pedestrians to cross NY 25. Investigate if there is adequate ROW available. b. There appears to be a wide, concrete pad on the south side of NY 25 east of Factory Avenue. It is shaded by trees and minimal improvements would be needed. On the north side of NY 25, a concrete pad would be required for the relocated bus shelter and the snow storage strip would require paving. Both locations are located on a continuous PAR. Mr. Christopher McVoy, P.E. February 23, 2015 Page 7 of 8 c. There is a sidewalk gap on the south side of NY 25 at the proposed location. There is no connection from the bus stop to the intersection of Marlene Lane. Fill this sidewalk gap to provide a continuous PAR to the intersection and install a Type 1 Curb ramp. This will provide access to a legal crossing point on NY 25. 33.Provide Work Zone Traffic Control (WZTC) Plans for appropriate shoulder, travel lane and sidewalk closures schemes as necessary for all required mitigation items. All WZTC plans must be in accordance with the current National Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices and NYSDOT Supplement. The plan must include the note: "All Lanes Must Be Open To Traffic Before 10:00 a.m. And After 3:00 p.m. No Lane Closings Are Permitted On Weekends Or Holidays. Nighttime Lane Closings Will Not Be Permitted Without Prior Approval From The State Permit Inspector". 34.The closest NY 25 mile markers shall be shown on the plan for each location. 35.The plan shall include the note: "Repair existing shoulder, sidewalk and curbing as ordered by State Engineer." 36.A note shall be added to the plans requiring the contractor to clean existing drainage basins along and immediately adjacent to the site frontage at the completion of construction, should appropriate erosion control methods not be satisfactorily employed. Please submit one (1) paper copy of the revised plans, one (1) paper copy of a response letter and one (1) electronic copy of each of the previously noted items in pdf format on a CD. The plan sheets should be provided as a pdf complete file. The response letter shall state how the above comments are addressed, item by item. Review of the subject project is being coordinated by Mr. Mark Wolfgang. He can be contacted at (631) 952-7973 if you have any questions regarding this matter. Please send all correspondence to his attention. Kindly refer to the subject case number and county tax map number in all correspondence. Thank you for your cooperation concerning this matter. Very truly yours,_ _ I�,• SHAI K A. SAAD, P.E. Civil Engineer III Traffic Engineering and Safety Attachments: Type 9C& 1013 Curb Ramp Details Mr. Christopher McVoy, P.E. February 23, 2015 Page 8 of 8 cc: Mr. Richard Hanley, Planning Director, Town of Riverhead Mr. Kenneth Testa, P.E., Town Engineer, Town of Riverhead Mr. George Woodson, Superintendent of Highways, Town of Riverhead Mr. Vincent M. Orlando, Superintendent of Highways, Town of Southold Mr. Donald Wilcenski, Planning Board Chairperson, Town of Southold SAS:M DW:rq Newsday.com Page 1 of 3 i http://www newsday com/opinion/editorial/a-deepwater-port-could- change-long-island-1.10090345 This copy is for your personal,non-commercial use only To order presentation-ready copies Reprints for distribution to colleagues,clients or customers,use the Reprints tool at the top of any article or order a reprint of this article now A deepwater port could change Long Island March 21, 2015 by THE EDITORIAL BOARD If you live on Long Island, you spend time in a car. And chances are you have issues. .y ppr.:✓+'x,'�. e.-rcU Kms^.g S ..t. T".q eti".'i.i'7!. V-V._ = yi` ' �**-- b °"'°` , '�`° f``f If you're like most of us, two of the biggest are ?,: °�,, the poor condition of our roads and the 0 ridiculous volume of traffic-- especially truck "= •; ;, _ a# ,- ;, traffic. Those aren't just complaints. They're facts. ��r: >. . amu_• -,.,;:;.�� _ . .�..� - - =' Y And we've known them for years. But too often we shrug: It comes with the territory, right? That's Long Island. Some progress has been made to get trucks . ,, . ,'Y"F•d.�' ,'13 �h �" k.ria rljr {."' jam. off our roads. More goods arrive here b train x � 4 + now, and that's a good thing. But it's not enough. We need to seriously consider a deepwater K � -jyE1. port. A place where cargo can arrive by ship. Our island is laced with marinas but where are the docks for ships brimming with the supplies J ",: �� we need? We have nearly 3 million people, we bring in almost everything we need to live, and our ;r; FLIRT IR , roads and bridges and tunnels are clogged. �. GIM01 t"'or. --we don't That's because we are an island �►�° Y <' have many ways to get on it and off it. Yv n_t t• .« 'K I Even more ;EkNtbig advertisement advertise on newsday frustrating, the por# bones of the port we need F" , already exist the port built in Shoreham, on the north shore : : , q of Suffolk ' http://www.newsday.com/opinion/editorial/a-deepwater-port-could-change-long-island-1.1... 3/21/2015 Newsday.com Page 2 of 3 s r County, to assemble theM. ', , long-since- 1 , abandoned nuclear power Br6okhaven plant. tits, .. WiEEaam, ._ Park` It's been sitting .-pFEoyd� N there, unused, ;t Pkwy. for 30 years. Let's put it to }� work. ' The first step is - a feasibility �r study to , analyze costs, r`�,tr • „rr', -•» obstacles and r benefits. The 6,6kh��ven _ - study's price lVafiianar. tag, an estimated $1h' " r %` million, is extremely modest = . compared to the possible payoffs reduced truck Shine traffic, less wear-and-tear on our roads, better air quality, more jobs, and improved marketability for local goods being shipped off Long Island. A group of business, environmental and planning groups led by the Long Island Association included a deepwater port on a wish list for funding from the $5 billion-plus in bank settlement money being doled out by Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo and the State Legislature in budget negotiations. This study must be funded. We need this kind of transformative project. And it can be done. Land clearly exists for the facility. Hundreds of acres surrounding it are owned by LIPA and National Grid. A rail connection to the Long Island Rail Road's main line could follow an existing limited-access road down to Route 25A, and then along the east side of William Floyd Parkway, nearly all of which is public land -- Brookhaven State Park, Brookhaven National Lab and property owned by Brookhaven Town. The track would join the main line just south of the Long Island Expressway, where County Executive Steve Bellone and other Suffolk officials want to move the underutilized Yaphank station. From there, it's a few miles west on little-used track to the Brookhaven Rail Terminal, where the cargo would be dispersed across Long Island. The port connection also could be used for exports-- of ornamental nursery stock and sod produced by East End farms, and of solid garbage. We still haven't solved our problem of http://www.newsday.com/opinion/editorial/a-deepwater-port-could-change-long-island-1.1... 3/21/2015 Newsday.com Page 3 of 3 transporting waste off-Island; moving it by container to landfills in Virginia served by water transport could be a solution. Other issues the study would address include: How many trucks would be taken off our roads? How would that affect the conditions of our highways? How much cleaner would our air be? We need to know how many dockworker jobs would be created, how many ships would use the port, what kinds of goods they would bring, and whether those goods would'be cheaper. What would the project cost? Would a port help Long Island's manufacturers?And what about the environmental consequences for Long Island Sound? Long Island is not alone in grappling with a trucking problem. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is considering ways to reduce truck traffic in and around the city; some involve bringing cargo from New Jersey ports to Brooklyn via barges or a tunnel under the harbor. Some of these containers would then be put on trains bound for Long Island. Connecticut officials are dredging up an old idea--still ludicrous --to divert trucks from busy 1-95 onto ferries in New London and bring them to Orient, where they would then grind their way through the bucolic North Fork. That's what happens when you lack alternatives. The volume of goods coming into our region will only increase in coming years. Our problems are going to get worse. We need to get ahead of them. Let's try something different. Let's see whether a deepwater port can change our region. Hope floats. Maybe Long Island can, too. < back to article http://www.newsday.com/opinion/editorial/a-deepwater-port-could-change-long-island-1.1... 3/21/2015 RE:3000 additional trucks bttps://webtop.webmail.optimumnet/viewmessage?r=<request><mail a... From: "Lanza, Heather" <heather.lanza@town.southoId.ny.us> To: "opajim" <opajim@optonline.net>, "Neb Brashich" <nrbl@optonline.net> Cc: "Margaret Brown" <maritbrown@optonline.net>, "Thomas F. Fox" <tomfoxsmsc@optonline.net> Date: 03/12/2015 05:05:03 PM Subject: RE: 3000 additional trucks Attachments: %NYMTC Letter Southold Supervisor.pdf(144KB) County Executive Bellone, a member of the New York Metropolitan Transportation Council, hand delivered this letter from the Town Supervisor to the Council at their meeting yesterday. This letter will also be resubmitted to NYMTC on March 18th. Orient Association is attending the NYC meeting. I will attend via webinar. They have already basically told me they are going to remove mention of it from their plan. After it is removed from the NYMTC plan, we ought to work on having it removed from the USDOT's website. I thought we could begin by sending a copy of our letter to USDOT MARAD, and various elected officials at the federal level, not to mention our NYSDOT. I know that the Orient Association is going to follow through on this as well after their meeting on it this Saturday. -----Original Message----- From: opajim [mailto:opajim@optonline.net] Sent: Thursday, March 12, 2015 4:30 PM To: Neb Brashich Cc: Margaret Brown; Thomas F. Fox; Lanza, Heather Subject: 3000 additional trucks Neb, I'm starting to get calls from my friends about this. Do you know if Southold Town is sending anyone to the New York Metropolitan Transportation Council's* public hearing on this in Manhattan on March 18th? This is apparently the only public hearing there will be on the topic. The issues we have on the north fork are obvious. The supervisor should go at a minimum, because it's not a technical issue, it's a political issue. Jim * - "the metropolitan planning organization for New York City, Long Island and the lower Hudson Valley" ----------------------------------- Suffolk Times Government Are 3,000 more heavy freight trucks headed our way? by Grant Parpan 103/10/2015 10:00 AM Trucks, trucks and more trucks. A plan by the New York Metropolitan Transportation Council that could recommend redirecting 3,000 heavy freight trucks per year from I-95 in Connecticut to the North Fork via the Cross Sound Ferry has Orient residents up in arms. Especially since the freight management plan could be approved without a local public hearing. "This plan is off everyone's radar," said Orient Association president Robert Hanlon, who has scheduled a March 14 meeting of his organization to discuss the proposal. "If not for one person alerting us to it, no one would have known. Yet this could have a significant impact on our roads." The language in the proposal that has Orient residents concerned is in a section of the plan titled "marine highways." It lists several projects that could alleviate freight congestion on New York metropolitan roadways by sending trucks along waterways, including the Cross Sound Enhancement Project. Sponsored in 2012 by the Connecticut Department of Transportation, the U.S. Maritime Administration project proposed, in part, to improve three ferry boats to allow for a 25 percent increase in truck capacity, 1 of2 3/13/2015 1:58 PM RE.3000 additional trucks hops://webtop.webmail.optimum.net/viewmessage?r—<request><mail a... increasing the annual number of trucks traveling from New London to Orient to an estimated 15,000 per year. Those trucks would then travel across routes 25 and 48 to the Long Island Expressway in Riverhead. Mr. Hanlon said he fears that if the New York Metropolitan Transportation Council approves its Freight Management Plan as currently proposed, it could pave the way for implementation of the Cross Sound Enhancement Project down the line. "It sets a policy goal for the region for what legislators can do [in the future]," Mr. Hanlon said of the Freight Management Plan, likening it to the comprehensive plan Southold Town officials have been working on. He worries that in,future years such a document could be viewed as local approval from 2015, when, in reality, the issue has not been discussed locally. Cross Sound Ferry spokesman Stan Mickus said there are currently no plans in the works to improve ferry capacity. He said the only element of the Cross Sound Enhancement Project completed to date entailed repowering three auto ferries for lower emissions and cleaner burning engines. He said he was not aware of the details of NYMTC's Freight Management Plan. The NYMTC, which describes itself as "the metropolitan planning organization for New York City, Long Island and the lower Hudson Valley," is hosting a public hearing on its plan March 18, but that hearing is taking place in New York City. The public comment period on the proposal closes March 31, according to the planning organization's website. The Connecticut State DOT said in 2012 that rerouting 3,000 trucks to the New London and Orient Ferry terminals would save 500,000 truck miles per year, leading to a reduction in emissions and infrastructure maintenance savings. But how does such a plan help the North Fork of Long Island? Congressman Lee Zeldin (R-Shirley) says not at all. "I have some very deep concerns with the Cross Sound Enhancement Project," Mr. Zeldin said in a statement Monday. "This plan is ill advised as it obviously fails to properly assess the North Fork's road system. The North Fork is not designed to support this diversion of I-95 corridor traffic and I will work hard to prevent this scheme from unfolding to the detriment of my constituents." Southold Town Supervisor Scott Russell said planning staff is currently reviewing the NYMTC's proposal and he's also checking with the town's transportation committee to see if it's weighed in on the plan in the past. He also said counsel is reviewing if such ferry service expansion is outside the scope of any past agreements. "I anticipate having more information in the coming days," he said. Both Mr. Russell and a representative from Mr. Zeldin's staff are expected to attend the Saturday, March 14, Orient Association meeting at 10 a.m. inside Poquatuck Hall. Mr. Hanlon said the Orient Association has not yet taken a position on this issue, but could do so at Saturday's meeting. He said civic members plan to attend the March 18 hearing in New York City. Mr. Hanlon said it's the lack of information about the Freight Management Plan and its potential impact on the North Fork that has him so concerned. "I'm very prejudiced being that I live on Main Road in Orient," he said. "But I can tolerate the amount of trucks now. I don't want to see any more." gparpan@timesreview.com Editor's Note: This story was updated at 5 p.m. March 10 to include comment from the Cross Sound Ferry. i 2 of 3/13/2015 1:58 PM ✓ ti i SCOTT A.RUSSELL ti Sy°lo Town Hall53095 Route 25 SUPERVISOR l P.O.Box 1179 cia Southold,New York 11971-0959 �p Fax(631) 765-1823 COMM Telephone(631) 765-1889 OFFICE OF THE SUPERVISOR TOWN OF SOUTHOLD March 11, 2015 New York Metropolitan Transportation Council Attn: Howie Mann Nassau Suffolk Transportation Coordinating Council Room 6A19 250 Veterans Memorial Highway, Hauppauge,NY 11788 Re: NYMTC Regional Freight Plan Update 2015-2040, Task 4 Summary Report Dear Mr. Mann: It has come to our attention that the New York Metropolitan Transportation Council(NYMTC) is conducting a public review for an amendment to its Regional Freight Plan. This plan includes a reference to a project entitled Cross Sound Enhancements Project,to which Southold Town strenuously objects. Although we understand that this project originated from the USDOT's Maritime Administration(MARAD), and is not specifically a NYMTC project, it's inclusion in the Regional Freight Plan is troublesome because it implies that NYMTC and the NYSDOT support this project. Our concern is founded in the wording on page 6-9 of the summary report referenced above: These projects offer the potential to support the region's maritime economy, complement landside transportation services, and relieve landside congestion. The quote above directly follows a list of MARAD's marine highway projects, one of which is the Cross Sound Enhancements Project. We respectfully request that all references to the Cross Sound Enhancements Project are removed from NYMTC's Regional Freight Plan. We will also be requesting that New York State DOT withdraw any support for this project via the I-95 coalition, and working with our federal elected officials to ensure that MARAD discontinues the possibility of this project. The reasons behind our objection to the Cross Sound Enhancements Project are as follows: • This project proposes to add 3,000 trucks a year,or 11 to 12 trucks per day to a road that otherwise receives,very little commercial truck traffic, and will likely continue that way due to local zoning. W • State Route 25 in Orient and East Marion is a rural two-lane road. • Lack of infrastructure to support this project: o The distance between Orient Point and the nearest interstate(I-495) is over thirty miles. o Trucks would have to traverse a series of local streets to reach the interstate. • Serous safety concerns and quality of life for homeowners on the route o Trucks would pass as close as 30 feet from the front doors of the many homes located on State Route 25. There are hundreds of homes located directly on this road and the connecting County Route 48. o Air quality would diminish along the route • Pedestrian safety would be compromised along the route(e.g.the East Marion post office is on SR25) • Rt. 25 is a New York State designated Scenic Corridor. Adding trucks to this road would diminish its scenic qualities. • Rt. 25 is a New York State Designated bike route.Adding trucks to this road would jeopardize the safety of bicyclists. • Tourism has increased greatly on Long Island's north fork and trucks will likely be caught in long lines of auto traffic from the ferry, which are often slow-moving. • There will be increased wear to the State road and town roads with no funding in return for the extra maintenance that will be required. We ask that your agency reconsider supporting this project, or even the appearance of supporting this project,by removing all reference to it from our Regional Freight Plan. Thank you for your consideration. Sincer y, Scott A. Russell Supervisor FW:NYMTC's Freight Plan Public Review Notice https://webtop.webmail.optimumnet/viewmessage?r=<request><mail a... From: "Lanza, Heather" <heather.lanza @town.southo Id.ny.us> To: "Doherty, Jill" <jilt.doherty@town.southold.ny.us>, "Ghosio, Bob" <bob.ghosio@town.southold.ny.us>, "Jim Dinizio" <jim@jamesdinizio.com>, "Louisa Evans" <Ipevans06390@gmail.corn>, "Russell, Scott" <Scott.Russell@town.southold.ny.us>, "William Ruland" <rulandfarm@yahoo.corn>, "Bill Cremers (billcre@optonline.net)" <billcre@optonline.net>, "Don Wilcenski (don@briarclifflandscape.com)" <don@briarclifflandscape.com>, "Fishers Island Museum (fimuseum@fishersisland.net)" <fimuseum@fishersisland.net>, "James Rich (Jam esRich3@optonline.net)" <jamesrich3@optonline.net>, "Martin Sidor (E-mail)" <sidor@optonline.net>, "Pierce Rafferty (prafferty@fishersisland.net)" <prafferty@fishersisland.net> Cc: 'Terry, Mark" <mark.terry@town.southold.ny.us>, "Neb B" <nrbl@optonline.net> Date: 03/09/2015 11:45:28 AM Subject: FW: NYMTC's Freight Plan Public Review Notice Everyone, Tom Fox is on the Town Transportation Commission and has experience and knowledge about the maritime shipping industry. I asked him to find out more about this issue and his response is below. He has also offered to attend the civic association meeting(s)to answer questions so I have put him in touch with them directly. At the very least,the Town ought to consider commenting to NYMTC on their plan and its inclusion of this initiative. It doesn't sound good for Southold Town at all. If the Town Board agrees that this initiative is not good for Southold Town, I will attend the public hearing in Huntington on March 18th to provide comments.Written comments deadline is March 31St at 4pm. Even if the initiative seems unlikely to happen,our own regional transportation planning organization ought to be asked to delete reference to this program (if the Town Board agrees that it isn't good for Southold Town). And our state DOT should also be asked to withdraw support for this program from the 1-95 Coalition and MARAD. Heather From:Thomas F. Fox [mailto:tomfoxsmsc@oi)tonline.net] Sent: Friday,March 06,2015 5:39 PM To: Lanza, Heather Cc:Thomas F. Fox Subject: RE: NYMTC's Freight Plan Public Review Notice Heather, 1 of 3 3/9/2015 3:07 PM F.W.NYMTC's Freight Plan Public Review Notice baps://webtop.webmail.optimum.net/viewmessage?r=<request><mail a... I searched my files for reference to CSF and the Marine Highway Program. Attached are the minutes for the August and September 2010 TransCom minutes. The references to CSF are highlighted in yellow. However,there are no references to any correspondence to or from MARAD. Comment, This program has been around for several years with very little or no implementation nationwide,as far as I know. I also know several maritime professionals who have looked in to the program in the past and have walked away without any action. Apart from local opposition (Orient, East Marion and East Hampton earlier) in the NE Region,the cost of building new vessels to implement a substantial increase in capacity is prohibitive. Under the Merchant Marine Act of 1920(the Jones Act),all vessels (ships, barges etc) engaged in the domestic interstate water-borne commerce of the US must be built in US shipyards,crewed by US citizens and at least 75%owned by American citizens. Any contemplated CSF or PJF vessels would fall under those restrictions. Apart from the higher operating costs of US-crewed vessels,the real roadblock is the capital cost. Similar vessels built in foreign yards and complaint with USCG regulations could be built for about one-third the cost of US-built vessels. Although there is Title 11 Mortgage Loan Guarantee funding available for that construction,it has largely been limited lately to the building of oil tankers and barges for coastwise and inland water transportation - largely driven today by the fracking revolution. US shipyards are now heavily booked building those vessels. Nonetheless, if CSF or PJF thought that building more vessels to meet the 1-95 alternative would be profitable, I'm sure that they would consider it. The net result is that Jones Act restrictions have left domestic water transportation way out of sync with international maritime transportation in terms of cost and numbers of vessels. Indeed, US ferries are rowboats compared to those operating in the Baltic Sea, North Sea, English Channel and the Med -all under various non-domestic flags with cheaper international crews Nonetheless, NIMBY and BANANA will prevail, in my opinion. Moreover,the lately cheaper diesel oil and soon to be used LNG as big truck fuel is apt to widen the operating cost differentials and will leave the trucks on 1-95 and other interstate highways nationwide. I hope that the above is helpful and let me know if can help with the Orient, East Marion situation. Cheers, To m Thomas F. Fox Southold Maritime Services Corp. 2 of 3 3/9/2015 3:07 PM RE:NYKrC's Freight Plan Public Review Notice https://webtop.webmail.optimum.net/viewmessage?r=<request><mail a... From: 'Thomas F. Fox" <tomfoxsmsc@optonline.net> To: "'Lanza, Heather"' <heather.[a nza @town.south old.ny.us> Cc: "'Neboysha R. Brashich"' <nrbl@optonline.net>, "Thomas F. Fox" <tomfoxsmsc@optonline.net> Date: 03/09/2015 11:16:50 AM Subject: RE: NYMTC's Freight Plan Public Review Notice Attachments:%image001.1pg (2KB),%image002.1pg (1KB) Thanks,Heather. Tom Thomas F. Fox Southold Maritime Services Corp. 975 Bay Haven Lane P.O. Box 76 Southold,NY 11971 USA P:631765-0099 F:631765-5838 C:631786-7213 i E:tomfoxsmsc@optonline.net From:Lanza,Heather[maiIto:heather.lanza@town.southold.ny.us] Sent: Monday,March 09,2015 11:13 AM To:Thomas F. Fox Cc:Neboysha R. Brashich Subject:RE: NYMTC's Freight Plan Public Review Notice Wonderful,Tom.Thanks. I will ask Bob Hanlon,the president of the Orient Assoc to contact you directly via email about it. And I will not send your email to them. I will send it to the Town Board and Planning Board. From:Thomas F. Fox[mailto:tomfoxsmsc@optonline.net] Sent:Monday,March 09,201511:09 AM To:Lanza,Heather Cc:Neboysha R. Brashich;Thomas F. Fox Subject:RE: NYMTC's Freight Plan Public Review Notice 1 of 6 3/9/2015 3:05 PM RE:NYMTC's Freight Plan Public Review Notice https://webtop.webmail.optimum net/viewmessage?i=<request><mail a... Heather, No objection to forwarding to TB&PB. Concerning your earlier email query below re forwarding to EM &Orient civics,I'd rather that you didn't as it's preferable that the TB&PB have that info beforehand for their own consideration. I'm available on Saturday morning to meet with the EM&Orient civics. Thanks, To m Thomas F. Fox Southold Maritime Services Corp. 975 Bay Haven Lane P.O. Box 76 Southold,NY 11971 USA P:631765-0099 F: 631765-5838 C: 631786-7213 E:tomfoxsmsc@optonline.net From:Lanza,Heather[ma ilto:heather.la nza @town.southol d.ny.usl Sent:Monday,March 09,2015 8:35 AM To:Thomas F. Fox Subject:RE: NYMTC's Freight Plan Public Review Notice Could I forward your email below to the Town Board and Planning Board? Or would you rather communicate with them directly? From:Thomas F. Fox[mailto:tomfoxsmsc@ol)tonline.net] Sent:Friday,March 06,2015 5:39 PM To:Lanza,Heather Cc:Thomas F. Fox Subject:RE:NYMTC's Freight Plan Public Review Notice 2 of 6 3/9/2015 3:05 PM RE:NYATM's Freight Plan Public Review Notice https://webtop.webmail.optimunLnet/viewmessage?r—<request><mail a... Heather, I searched my files for reference to CSF and the Marine Highway Program. Attached are the minutes for the August and September 2010 TransCom minutes. The references to CSF are highlighted in yellow. However,there are no references to any correspondence to or from MARAD. Comment, This program has been around for several years with very little or no implementation nationwide,as far as I know. I also know several maritime professionals who have looked in to the program in the past and have walked away without any action. Apart from local opposition(Orient,East Marion and East Hampton earlier)in the NE Region,the cost of building new vessels to implement a substantial increase in capacity is prohibitive. Under the Merchant Marine Act of 1920(the Jones Act),all vessels(ships,barges etc)engaged in the domestic interstate water-borne commerce of the US must be built in US shipyards,crewed by US citizens and at least 75%owned by American citizens. Any contemplated CSF or PJF vessels would fall under those restrictions. Apart from the higher operating costs of US-crewed vessels,the real roadblock is the capital cost. Similar vessels-built in foreign yards and complaint with USCG regulations could be built for about one-third the cost of US-built vessels. Although there is Title 11 Mortgage Loan Guarantee funding available for that construction,it has largely been limited lately to the building of oil tankers and barges for coastwise and inland water transportation-largely driven today by the fracking revolution. US shipyards are now heavily booked building those vessels. Nonetheless,if CSF or PJF thought that building more vessels to meet the 1-95 alternative would be profitable,I'm sure that they would consider it. The net result is that Jones Act restrictions have left domestic water transportation way out of sync with international maritime transportation in terms of cost and numbers of vessels. Indeed,US ferries are rowboats compared to those operating in the Baltic Sea,North Sea,English Channel and the Med-all under various non-domestic flags with cheaper international crews Nonetheless,NIMBY and BANANA will prevail,in my opinion. Moreover,the lately cheaper diesel oil and soon to be used LNG as big truck fuel is apt to widen the operating cost differentials and will leave the trucks on 1-95 and other interstate highways nationwide. I hope that the above is helpful and let me know if can help with the Orient,East Marion situation. Cheers, To m Thomas F. Fox Southold Maritime Services Corp. 975 Bay Haven Lane P.O. Box 76 Southold,NY 11971 USA 3 of 6 3/9/2015 3:05 PM RE:NYMTC's Freight Plan Public Review Notice bttps://webtop.webmail.optimum.net/viewmessage?r—<request><mail a... P:631765-0099 F:631765-5838 C:631786-7213 E:tomfoxsmsc@optonline.net From: Lanza,Heather FinaiIto:heather.lanza@town.southold.ny.us] Sent:Friday,March 06,2015 3:10 PM To:tomfoxsmsc@optonline.net Subject:FW:NYMTC's Freight Plan Public Review Notice Tom I sent this to the Town Board today because I know they will be contacted by civic groups in Orient and East Marion. If you come up with anything about Transp. Comm. past actions on this,I'll pass it on to them. Heather From:Lanza,Heather Sent:Friday,March 06,2015 3:09 PM To:Doherty,Jill;Ghosio,Bob;'James Dinizio; Louisa Evans(Ipevans06390@gma0.com);Russell,Scott (Scott.Russel l@town.southold.ny.us);William Ruland (rulandfarm@Yahoo.com) Cc:Terry,Mark;Neb B;Bill Cremers(billcre@optonline.net);Don Wilcenski(don@briarclifflandscape.com); Fishers Island Museum (fimuseum@fishersisland.net);James Rich(JamesRich3@optonline.net); Martin Sidor(E-mail);Pierce Rafferty (prafferty@fishersisla nd.net) Subject:FW: NYMTC's Freight Plan Public Review Notice Dear Town Board Members: I thought you should be aware of this because the civic groups may contact you about it. There is a plan at the national level called Cross Sound Enhancements that originated as a result of a national marine freight initiative sponsored by something called the 1-95 Coalition (of which NYSDOT is a part)and the U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD).The plan is to increase the#of trucks using Cross Sound Ferry by a significant amount as a way to lessen truck traffic on 1-95 in CT. http://www.marad.dot.gov/documents/2012 Marine Highway Projects - PRINTER FRIENDLY - V11.pdf 4 of 6 3/9/2015 3:05 PM RE:NYMTC's Freight Plan Public Review Notice https://webtop.webmail.optimum.net/viewmessage?r--<request><mail a... Our regional transportation council(New York Metropolitan Transportation Council(NYMTC))includes reference to this plan in their Regional Freight Plan,which they are putting out for public comment now(see announcement below). The reference to Cross Sound Enhancements occurs on page 6-9 of the NYMTC plan: http://www.nymtc.org/project/freight planning/freight index.htmi The Transportation Commission may have sent a letter to MARAD about this in the past—we are looking into the history of our interaction regarding this and will let you know. Call with any questions. Heather From:Newyork Metropolitan Transportation Council[DO NOT REPLY] [mailto:nymtc-web@dot.ny.gov] Sent:Wednesday,February 25,2015 6:16 PM To:Lanza,Heather Subject:NYMTC's Freight Plan Public Review Notice Notice of Public Review Period Topic: Regional Freight Plan Amendment Period: March 2, 2015 through March 31, 2015 The New York Metropolitan Transportation Council (NYMTC) is conducting a public review for an amendment to its Regional Freight Plan. The public comment period begins on March 2, 2015 and will end at 4 p.m. March 31, 2015.The freight plan has been amended to reflect new information that was produced after NYMTC's current regional transportation plan, known as Plan 2040, was adopted by NYMTC's Program, Finance,and Administration Committee in September, 2013.The comment period provides the opportunity for public feedback on the three task reports and the revised Summary Report's Chapter Five, Special Reports. The Regional Freight Plan now includes the results of NYMTC's work on • Industry Specific Logistics • Truck Trips Analysis and • Freight Villages Market Analysis 5 of 6 3/9/2015 3:05 PM RE:NYMTC's Freight Plan Public Review Notice https://webtop.webmail.optimum.net/viewmessage?r=<request><mail a... The technical memoranda for these discrete tasks and the revised Regional Freight Plan Summary Report can be found on the NYMTC website at.http://`www.nymtc.org/project /freightplanning/freight_index.html. Two public meetings will be held to present an overview of the amended Freight Plan, on March 18, 2015 at 3PM and 6:30PM. Both meetings may be attended in person or via webinar.To attend in person, RSVP at 212.383.7200 or Shawana.Brown@dot.ny.gov.The meetings will be held in NYMTC's offices at 25 Beaver Street, Suite 201, NY, NY 10004. To register for the 3PM webinar go to http://bit.ly/1EpQzf)( To register for the 6:30PM webinar go to http://bit.ly/lG4ypkY Meeting ID, password and call in information will be provided upon registration Comments are due in writing by 4 p.m. on Tuesday, March 31, 2015 to: New York Metropolitan Transportation Council Attn: Howie Mann Nassau/Suffolk Transportation Coordinating Committee Room 6A19 250 Veterans Memorial Highway, Hauppauge, NY 11788 howa rd.ma nn @dot.ny.gov This message was sent to: heather.lanza@town.southold.ny.us New York Metropolitan Transportation Council 25 Beaver Street,Suite 201 New York,New York,10004 1212.383.7200 1 www.nymtc.org This email was sent to heather.lanza @town.southold.ny.us.If you no longer wish to receive these emails you may unsubscribe at any time. 6 of 6 3/9/2015 3:05 PM RE'NYMTC's Freight Plan Public Review Notice bttps://webtop.webmail.optimuninet/viewmessage?r=<request><mail a... From: "Russell, Scott" <Scott.Russe ll@town.southol d.ny.us> To: "Lanza, Heather" <heather.lanza@town.southold.ny.us>, "Doherty, Jill" <jilt.doherty@town.southold.ny.us>, "Ghosio, Bob" <bob.ghosio@town.southold.ny.us>, "Jim Dinizio" <jim@jamesdinizio.com>, "Louisa Evans" <Ipevans06390@gmai1.com>, "Russell, Scott" <Scott.Russel[@town.southold.ny.us>, "William Ruland" <rulandfarm@yahoo.com> Cc: "Terry, Mark" <mark.terry@town.southold.ny.us>, "Neb B" <nrbi@optonline.net>, "Bill Cremers (billcre@optonline.net)" <billcre@optonline.net>, "Don Wilcenski (don@briarclifFlandscape.com)" <don@briarclifFlandscape.com>, "Fishers Island Museum (fimuseum@fishersisland.net)" <fimuseum@fishersisland.net>, "James Rich (JamesRich3@optonline.net)" <jamesrich3@optonline.net>, "Martin Sidor (E-mail)" <sidor@optonline.net>, "Pierce Rafferty (prafferty@fishersisland.net)" <prafferty@fishersisland.net> Date: 03/06/2015 07:15:00 PM Subject: RE: NYMTC's Freight Plan Public Review Notice Attachments:%—WRDOOO.jpg (2KB), %image001.ipg (1KB) We need to see if there needs to be site changes and to look at the overall impact to see if it is inconsistent with previous agreements. Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone -------- Original message -------- From: "Lanza, Heather" Date:03/06/2015 3:08 PM (GMT-05:00) To: "Doherty, Jill" ,"Ghosio, Bob" ,Jim Dinizio ,Louisa Evans,"Russell, Scott" ,William Ruland Cc: "Terry, Mark" ,Neb B ,"Bill Cremers (billcre@optonline.net)" ,"Don Wilcenski (don@briarclifFlandscape.com)" ,"Fishers Island Museum (fimuseum@fishersisland.net)" ,"James Rich (Jam esRich3@optonline.net)" ,"Martin Sidor (E-mail)" ,"Pierce Rafferty (prafferty@fishersisland.net)" Subject: FW: NYMTC's Freight Plan Public Review Notice Dear Town Board Members: I thought you should be aware of this because the civic groups may contact you about it. There is a plan at the national level called Cross Sound Enhancements that originated as a result of a national marine freight initiative sponsored by something called the I-95 Coalition (of which NYSDOT is a part) and the U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD). The plan is to increase the # of trucks using Cross Sound Ferry by a significant amount as a way to lessen truck traffic on I-95 in CT. http://www.marad.dot.gov/documents/2012—Marine Highway Projects - PRINTER FRIENDLY - V11.pdf Our regional transportation council (New York Metropolitan Transportation Council (NYMTC)) includes reference to this plan in their Regional Freight Plan, which they are putting out for public comment now (see announcement below). The reference to Cross Sound Enhancements occurs on page 6-9 of the NYMTC plan: http://www.nymtc.org/project/freight planning/freight index.htmi<http://mkto-ab040074.com /d LOPnOfi 200Zz00YOL020H O> The Transportation Commission may have sent a letter to MARAD about this in the past— we are looking into the history of our interaction regarding this and will let you know. Call with any questions. Heather From: New York Metropolitan Transportation Council [DO NOT REPLY] [mailto:nymtc-web@dot.ny.gov] Sent: Wednesday, February 25, 2015 6:16 PM To: Lanza, Heather Subject: NYMTC's Freight Plan Public Review Notice 1 of3 3/6/2015 10:11 PM RE.NYMTC's Freight Plan Public Review Notice https://webtop.webmail.optimumnet/viewmessage?r=<request><mail a... [Image removed by sender.] Notice of Public Review Period Topic: Regional Freight Plan Amendment Period: March 2, 2015 through March 31, 2015 The New York Metropolitan Transportation Council (NYMTC) is conducting a public review for an amendment to its Regional Freight Plan. The public comment period begins on March 2, 2015 and will end at 4 p.m. March 31, 2015. The freight plan has been amended to reflect new information that was produced after NYMTC's current regional transportation plan, known as Plan 2040, was adopted by NYMTC's Program, Finance, and Administration Committee in September, 2013. The comment period provides the opportunity for public feedback on the three task reports and the revised Summary Report's Chapter Five, Special Reports. The Regional Freight Plan now includes the results of NYMTC's work on * Industry Specific Logistics * Truck Trips Analysis and * Freight Villages Market Analysis The technical memoranda for these discrete tasks and the revised Regional Freight Plan Summary Report can be found on the NYMTC website at http://www.nymtc.org/proiect/freight planning /freight_ index.html<http://mkto-ab04OO74.com/dLOPnOfi2OOZzOOYOL020HO>. Two public meetings will be held to present an overview of the amended Freight Plan, on March 18, 2015 at 3PM and 6:3013M. Both meetings may be attended in person or via webinar. To attend in person, RSVP at 212.383.7200 or Shawana.Brown@dot.ny.gov<http:Hmkto-ab04OO74.com/cOOO2OnHOPiYOOLZMOzg2OO>. The meetings will be held in NYMTC's offices at 25 Beaver Street, Suite 201, NY, NY 10004. 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