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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/10/2017 Southold Transportation Commission Southold Town Hall April 10, 2017 Meeting Called to Order: 10:00 AM by Chairman Neb Brashich. Members Present Councilman William Ruland, Town Engineer Jamie Richter, Police Chief Martin Flatley, Planning Director Heather Lanza, Frank Field, Jim Kalin, Nick Mazzaferro, and Tom Fox. Approval of March13, 2017 Meeting Minutes A motion to approve the minutes was made and was seconded, Future Meetings There will no meeting in May. The next meeting will be on June 19, 2017. EETC Update The meeting scheduled for April 12, 2017 will be held on a May 2017 date to be advised. Town-Wide Parking Problems — Review Transportation Commission Draft to Town Board On April 5, 2017, Neb's forwarded to the Supervisor the Commission's detailed memo with suggestions for the Town Board's consideration. Commissioners have been invited to attend the Town Board's meeting of April 11, 2017, when Neb and Heather Lanza will discuss the memo. LIRR— Meeting At the rescheduled meeting of April 7, 2017, representatives of the LIRR presented refinements of previously discussed schedule changes to both North and South Fork services to representatives of the five East End towns, as well as state and local legislators. Heather outlined the proposals by the LIRR, which presented two options for increased daily and seasonal weekend North Fork service. Preferred Option #2 would provide for four Ronkonkoma/ Greenport round trips by adjusting the current PM schedule, including seasonal early morning east bound service ("Fisherman's Train") and by repurposing the "Jury Train" with service from Ronkonkoma to Greenport. The potential start date would be in the fall of 2017. Revised weekend schedules would provide for four Ronkonkoma/ Greenport round trips with earlier eastbound arrivals and late evening westbound service. The potential start date would be in the summer of 2018. LIRR representatives will attend the April 7 Town Board meeting and the Village of Greenport has requested that LIRR representatives attend its Board meeting on April 27, 2017. Greenport Update The Village will continue to seek long-term solutions to seasonal parking issues at the North Ferry terminal and for the funding a feasibility study. It was suggested that cooperative promotional efforts be expanded by local governments, commercial and civic associations to address seasonal issues. It is also understood that Assemblyman Palumbo will schedule a meeting on those matters. Heather indicated that she would attend that meeting. 1 Public Requests Public Transportation — Increased Usage of the S-92 Bus - North Fork Jim Kalin reported that Suffolk County Transit has acquired newer and larger buses with the expectation that service on that route would be increased. Supervisor, Town Board & Town Trustees Requests New DEC Boat Ramp at Hashamomuck Creek - Southold Because of the impact of traffic accessing the proposed boat ramp from SR25 in way of the Port of Egypt Marina, Jamie Richter wrote to the NYSDOT requesting its consideration of the placement of an intersection with the Old Main Road at location. No response has yet been received. However, the Town Trustees have also requested NYSDOT to address the issue. Lavender Farm Update— East Marion Chief Flatley reported that the potential use of a lot at Pebble Beach Farms for off-site parking for about 100 cars may be prohibited by a covenant for non-development. Neb also noted that the principals of Lavender Farm have not proposed any concrete solutions to alleviate the parking issues at their venue. Weight Limit on Peconic Bay Boulevard Review Request The Town of Riverhead has imposed a weight limit for motor vehicles of more than 16,000 pounds throughout that roadway in the that town. However, both Councilman Ruland and Chief Flatley observed that no complaints about trucks on that thoroughfare have been received. The Town Board will be advised accordingly and Chief Flatley will monitor traffic on that roadway. Planning Board Requests Town Comprehensive Plan Issuance of the Transportation & Infrastructure Chapter has been further delayed to later in 2017. Current Transportation Issues - Updates Southold / Greenport Bus Shelters Neb and Jamie Richter will meet with SCDPW to discuss the issue. Jim Kalin remarked that the new operations person at SCT is very much in favor of shelters. Project Bus Shelter As there are three shelters still outstanding, Ned will seek an update on the situation. Mattituck Traffic Study Neb, Councilman Ruland, Highway Superintendent Orlando and DPW rep Jeff Standish attended a meeting of the Mattituck-Laurel Civic Association at the American Legion in Mattituck on March 27. Neb outlined the requirements for signed petitions by area residents for the consideration of local issues and remarked that the above representatives of the Town had made a very good overall presentation. Jeff Standish also distributed handouts outlining the Town's areas of responsibility. Councilman Ruland remarked that people must understand government's role and what it is able to accomplish. Moreover, dealing with change requires sensible long-term solutions. Old Business None. 2 New Business None. Next Meeting There will be no May 2017 meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for June 19, 2017 at 10:00 AM in the conference room at Town Hall. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 11:11 AM. cc: Town Clerk Respectfully submitted, Thomas F. Fox 3 r$ v Options for Public Parking Regulation SUMMARY Duration o Short term o Minutes or Hourly o Daily o Long term o Overnight o Weekly or Monthly o Seasonal or Annual Payment Method o Parking Meter ■ Coin or credit ■ Computerized ■ License Plate Scan o Parking Pay Station ■ Pay & Display ■ Pay by Parking Space Number ■ Smart Card usage ■ Accepts coins, credit cards, or cash o Parking Permit ■ Daily ■ Annual ■ Beaches, town parks, municipal lots etc. ■ Resident Parking • Curbside parking in front of residence • Guest Passes- limited # per residence o Parking Payment App ■ Links license plate to payment system Parking App o Locates parking spaces Prepared by the Southold Town Planning Department June 19, 2017 V Duration • Short term parking o Minutes or hourly Free, regulated by signage Examples: ® 10-minute parking only • 2-hour parking maximum ■ Pay using parking meters or pay stations Commonly in increments of 15 minutes, half hour or hour ■ Maximum time limits, 2 hours is common o Hourly o Daily ■ Permit • Further regulation by signs o `No overnight parking' o `Parking by permit only 6am-8pm' ■ Beach parking lot with attendants collecting daily fee ■ Meters allowing up to 10 or more hours at a time • Long term o Overnight o Multiple days o Weekly or Monthly o Seasonally or Annually ■ Uses municipal lot or parking garage ■ Pay at pay station ■ For residents, visitors, or businesses Payment Methods • Parking Meter o Mechanical, Electronic or Computerized • Coin or credit card • Used on streets or municipal lots • Commonly 25 cents per half hour • Commonly enforced hours are 8 a.m.- 12 a.m. seven days a week • Can be used in conjunction with maximum time limits (2-hour maximum is common) to free up spaces for more people • Can be seasonal (not required to be used during winter months) • Solar power/battery options • Smart meters can read license plates 2 • Parking Pay Stations ■ Cash or credit card ■ Used on streets, municipal lots or parking garages ■ Pay after vehicle is parked ■ Pay and Display • Enter how long vehicle will be parked • Place ticket on dashboard ■ Pay by parking space number(No ticket required on the dash) ■ Add time if needed at same or different pay station ■ Smart Card usage possible • Parking Permits ■ Daily Permit ■ Annual car sticker ■ Beaches,town parks, municipal lots etc. ■ Revenue collected benefits township, village, hamlet, etc. ■ Resident Parking • Curbside parking in front of residence or in permitted area o Guest Passes- limited per residence • Parking Payment App o Parkmobile app • Links license plate numbers to payment system • Enter parking space or zone number and amount of time • Extend time if needed Parking Locator App • Locates parking spaces • Map of parking • Identifies metered spaces and free parking 3 Examples: Northampton,MA • Parking meters on the side streets 0 25 cents per hour 0 6 side streets have metered spaces • On street parking enforced o Monday- Saturday except holidays 0 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. • Two hour maximum parking meters o $1 hour o Main Street and one side street • 10-hour maximum parking meters (longer-term parking) o Side street municipal lot 0 7 side streets • Pay stations o Municipal Parking Lots (Pay and Display type) 0 50-75 cents depending on municipal lot o Main Street (diagonal head-in parking) • Municipal Parking Garage o Monday- Friday 5 p.m. - 6 a.m. o Saturday and Sunday: Available 24 hours • Parking tickets must be paid within 21 days within issue of violation • Any appeal of ticketing must be within those 21 days, otherwise over notice with $10 late fee • If still not paid: Non-renewal of license registration, more fees Provineetown,MA • Parking meters on some streets o Coin-operated • Pay stations for numbered spaces in municipal parking lots o Enter parking space number, credit or cash (no dashboard ticket required) o Enforced April- October 31, seven days a week o Used 8 a.m. - 12 a.m. o Rate $2 per hour 0 4 municipal parking lots, 3 public places, and 1 street • Annual car sticker parking permits for various municipal lots Available to: o Free for senior citizens o Resident- $55 o Non-resident property owner- $100 o Resident commercial- $140 o Non-resident- $275 4 o Resident camper- $150 o Non-resident camper- $425 o Guest house- $500 • Hourly parking permit o $3.50 per hour(max. 10 hours) in adjacent lot near pier o $2.25 per hour (max. 10 hours) in Grace Hall lot(Bradford & Prince St.) Sea Isle City, NJ • Parking meters used May 15- Labor Day o 25 cents per 15 minutes • Parking pay stations used May 15- Labor Day o 6 Municipal lots available o Up to 10 hour parking. • Seasonal parking for summer parking in municipal lots is $200 Port Jefferson,NY • Metered parking used March 7-December 6 seven days a week 0 25 cents per half hour o Enforced 10 a.m. - 12 a.m. o Traditional parking meter used • Smart card ' o Renew parked hours with discount o Used in parking pay station in municipal lot o Accepts coins, credit cards, or cash • Parking app o Specific for Port Jefferson Parking o Map of available parking and lots, meters, etc. throughout village o Parking payment available on phone Newport,RI • Parking pay stations on two side streets near municipal lots o Accept coins, credit cards, and bills o Rates vary, but normally $2 for first half hour, $1.50 each additional half hour o With visitor's center ticket the first half hour is free • Beach parking seasonal parking permit o $10 per car weekdays o $20 per car weekends and holidays • Resident parking o Guest Passes 5 4 ■ One guest pass per residence ■ Resident attains parking permit/sticker ■ Effective May 1- October 31 ■ Designated residential street areas Lake George,NY • Metered parking used May 15-September 15 o Four municipal parking lots for$2/hour o $1/hour street parking o Accepts quarters or dollars • Municipal parking lots used May 15- September 15 o $2/hour o All day parking: $5410 depending on lot Southampton, NY • Bridgehampton Train Station Parking lot regulated by the Town. 0 1/3 of the parking spaces are long-term—annual parking sticker ■ 1 —2 week maximum stay depending on season 0 1/3 of the parking spaces are 18-hour parking (day trip to NYC) 0 1/3 of the parking spaces are 30 minute parking and taxi parking • Metered parking on certain streets and in municipal lots used May 15-September 15 o Four municipal parking lots for$2/hour o $1/hour street parking o Accepts quarters or dollars • Municipal parking lots used May 15- September 15 o $2/hour o All day parking: $5-$10 depending on Iot • Parking districts in Hampton Bays and Bridgehampton are set up and the funds go to village improvements societies for things like potted plants and other beautification of the lots. Technically funds from a parking district are to be used for maintenance and improvement of the parking facilities. • Many streets near the ocean beaches have No Parking signs. Parking is mostly restricted to the ocean-side parking lots. Some are resident-only and sonic allow day-passes to be purchased from beach attendants. 6 } Examples of Parking Meters, Parking Sign Regulations, and Pay Stations Traditional coin-operated Meters Mackay MKH Series Housing Single Space Meters Traditional coin operated parking meters • MKH 4500 Electronic Meters MKBeacon7" Single Space Parking Meters - • Covers one or two parking spaces D i • Solar panel recharging to elongate battery life e" Coin, credit card, or smart card • Green technology- low carbon footprint } M5111 Single Space-Smart Parking Meters [KALA ' 71 On Street parking = . r Coins, cash, credit card, smart 9 card, pay-by-phone Solar powered ,'': ti +� � ' .. - • Wirelessly networked to a management system SJ47Ce{s av L Examples of Parking Meters, Parking Sign Regulations, and Pay Stations Parking Time Limit Signs . HR PARKING 8:30 A TO 5:30 PM .r Examples of Parking Meters, Parking Sign Regulations, and Pay Stations Pay Stations/ Parking Kiosks Venstation o Digital automated pay station o Can be used anywhere o Pay and Display o Pay by Space o Pay by License o Pay in Lane o Pay on Foot P`rr • v �;w2 iE:9�tjFfub7fA'659iP,�']% � ��'s I s:�':s�b`' 4,F• i" 11 iv 34 :{ M - -w1+„��• �y r + �� I lh - •'6 ter. $a P Examples of Parking Meters, Parking Sign Regulations, and Pay Stations Model 4®® o Municipal lots of 35-350 cars o Various types of rate configurations to fit any fee schedule Flat rate ® Quick-pick Pay and display Pay by space o Cash, coins, or credit card o Payment processing in real time in a Centralized System Management Aw . „ WSHANY HUTTON 70 3TA-RT V STEP PUSH SUTTON TO SELECT PURCHASE TIME 00 TAKE- -u PLACE ON x ,z STEP DASH INSERT PAYMENT Examples of Parking Meters, Parking Sign Regulations, and Pay Stations The Makay Guardian' Multi Elite W VO • Pay and display • Pay by space • Pay by plate TV- The Makay TANGOTIA and Makay Guardian TM Multi Elite HERE U IT I Purchase ticket and place on dashboard r9 t 7 ---777 5- } Examples of Parking Meters, Parking Sign Regulations, and Pay Stations The Makay TANGOTm and Makay Guardian TM Multi Elite in Pay by Space Mode • Stand Alone Pay by Space • Single machine managing parking spaces ` • Embedded space manager to track paid and unpaid spaces • "Local-Area" Pay by Space f ,' • Two or more machines are interconnected on a "local network" sw r � , ,� •4 yeti • One machine is the space manager and the others are "slaves"to that machine • Network size determined by number of spaces in parking lotK Wide Area Pay by Space �y • Connected and communicates with space manager machine k`Ai•P `Ii19 F The Makay TANGOTM and Makay GuardianT"" Multi Elite in Pay by Plate Mode " { • License plate number entered into meter • Space manager keeps track of what plates are paid and expired • MKBeaconTm 2-Bay Meter • All features of McBeaconTM Single Space meter plus left or right buttons to select the parking space. Sufi SCOTT A.RUSSELL �' $ �' Town Hall,53095 Route 25 SUPERVISORP.O.Box 1179 COD Southold,New York 11971-0959 Fax(631)765-1823 Telephone(631)765-1889 OFFICE OF THE SUPERVISOR TOWN OF SOUTHOLD To: Neboysha Brashich, Chairman Southold Town Transportation Commission From: Scott A. Russell, Supervisor S Date: June 1, 2017 Re: No Parking on Southside of Main Bayview (Pine Neck to Main Road) Please be advised that the Town Board discussed the possibility of "No Parking" on Main Bayview, from Pine Neck Road to Main Road, on the southside. Numerous complaints have been made to my office from homeowners in the area who experience parking issues in front of their homes due to customers who patronize the Gulf Gas station. The Town Board requests that the Transportation Commission discuss this issue at its next meeting and forward its determination to my office. Thank you for your attention to this matter. ED Anthea Carr&Paul Smith D E C I E V 275 Main Bayview Road Southold,NY 11971 MAY - 3 2017 May 1st,2017 SUPERVISOR'S OFFICE TOWN OF SOUTHOLD To Whom It May Concern My name is Anthea Carr. My husband Paul and I live with our three children at 275 Main Bayview Road in Southold,across from the(now)Gulf Gas Station. This business is the reason for my correspondence today. In recent months we have had numerous issues with the gas station,mostly related to lights,noise, extended and inconsistent hours(now operating 24 hours),lack of parking and their seemingly endless inability to manage their garbage situation and maintain basic cleanliness. Despite requests on our behalf directly to them and a recent code enforcement complaint,they continually fail to secure the gates and lids of their dumpsters which allows for locals to freely dump household waste which ends up in our yards and up and down Main Bayview Road.There are more than a few residents on Main Bayview that take on the weekly task of garbage-picking in order to manage this on-going situation. At the time this gas station applied to the town to be allowed to construct a canopy,their inability to manage efficiently or cleanly the property was one that we personally brought to the towns attention as it was of valid concern to us then and still is. They have failed to install any type of notable landscaping,which we were assured during the canopy approval process would be done. This would aid in both light and noise dispersement and beautification(I hold the Valero station in Cutchogue up as an example). This establishment has become a blight on our hamlet. It is dirty and unkempt with no signs of improving. Concerning issues related to the canopy and extended hours. We would like a clear explanation from the town as to how this establishment is possibly meeting night sky compliancy. It is immeasurably brighter than it was before the canopy was installed despite assurances during the board approval process that "light spill"would be contained. It is not contained at all. The combined light affect of the store itself and pumps now operating 24 hours a day,the canopy and a large illuminated sign standing at the end of the property have made this intersection for the residents unbearable. My question is to what end? Why does it need to be so bright?and why does it need to be open 24 hours?So that they can sell an extra pack of cigarettes and a case of beer to someone leaving Sophie's at 1:00am? Our property values have dropped significantly because of this expansion and our quality of life is being deeply impacted. Concerning issues relating to the convenience store itself. When they first posted their Building Permit for the canopy,we assumed that the complete renovation and expansion of the interior of the store was also permitted. Unknown to us until recently,that was not the case and they completed this work without a permit. They greatly increased the square footage use of the space. This expansion has only exasperated their lack of parking issues. Trucks,landscape trailers and boaters are common place in front of our home at most hours of the day. It was problematic before but due to the fact that this station has now expanded,we are subjected to frequent idling and a constant flow of vehicles pulling up on the property in front of our house and across the street. It is a complete mess on both sides of the road and it has become very dangerous. My husband was rear-ended recently while making a right hand turn into his own driveway from a safely stopped position by a distracted driver traveling too fast. Their vehicle ended %C up in our yard. In the same place that our children used to tum their bicycles around in. Our front yard/ driveway is now completely off limits for use by our children. My husband and I have three children under the age of ten who are no longer allowed to simply check the mailbox at the end of our driveway due to the constant speed and frequency of which cars,trucks and trailers pull off the road not for gas but for the convenience store as parking on their site is so limited. I am disheartened to think that this situation will be allowed to continue without further discussion or some consideration by the town as to how it can be safely addressed. In saying this,we have drafted a list of what we feel are some areas/compromises that we would like considered by the town or the ZBA when and if the owners of the station are called in front of them to discuss the expansion and the lighting. These improvements collectively would have a dramatic impact on the quality of co-existence between private residences and business in this area. -A reassessment of the light levels and amount of spill that this station is emanating as a whole based on the need and purpose of those lights - Consistent 12 month a year business hours of 6-10(posted for patrons in clear view) -Some kind of deterrent to prohibit the dangerous propensity drivers have of pulling onto the lawn in front of and across the street from our property and the Trunce property. -Dumpsters camouflaged/secured/gated. Investigate the possibility of moving these dumpsters to the other side of the building where they are not accessible by locals looking to avoid a dump fee and visually not a blight for us. -Require that the owners properly landscape the three designated areas on the site to diminish noise and filter vehicle lights as well as to assist the place in looking like it belongs in a residential area. -A sign on the station that requests for the courtesy of the neighbors patrons do not leave their vehicles to idle. We thank you very much for your time and any attention that you have to address these concerns with as. Kind Regards, U"-�Iea Anthea Carr&Paul Smith 631-466-4215 516-901-8224 antheadru@gmail.com/pmasonsmithCa)optonline.net CC: Supervisor Scott Russell Zoning Board of Appeals Planning Board Code Enforcement Building Department :9 Victor B.Trunce 95 Main Bayview Rd. Southold,NY 11971 25 April 2017 To Whom It MayConcern, I have some questions about the Gulf station at the intersection of Main Bayview Rd. and Route 25 in Southold. I have lived across from this gas station for my whole life and have to this point made my peace with my unfortunate proximity to it. Though this is my forever home I acknowledge that this particular intersection may be the most blighted in the hamlet. The approved canopy was recently completed. Though the fixtures are dark-skies compliant and the light sources are hidden from my view,there is much more light generated on and reflected off the site. It has not reduced the overall light pollution inside my house and in the street and neighboring homes. The place is now open 24 hours. This change has as big an impact as the previous conversion to a convenience store. In addition to having bright lights on through the night I find myself feeling unsafe. If one considers the neighboring properties they are (with the exception of a few residences)vacant after hours, dark and, in one case, abandoned. Do we really need to be creating a magnet for late night/early morning"activity"in this deserted area? During the construction of the Gulf station's canopy the owners increased the size of the convenience store. My understanding is that only 800 square feet is allowable by town code for a retail space within a gas station. I do not believe that this work was covered by the building permit for the canopy. Might they need a variance at this point? I look forward to further conversations regarding these issues. Sincerely, Victor B.Trunce (� @ 631-219-0197 blazingvictory@optonline.net MAY - 1 2Q�7 CC: Scott Russell SUPERVISOR'S OFFICE Zoning Board of Appeals TOWN OF SOUTHO'D Planning Board Code Enforcement Building Department { ���FO(�`O �kr SCOTT A.RUSSELL #�� ` Town Hall,53095 Route 25 SUPERVISOR o K P.O.Box 1179 CIO �, w Southold,New York 11971-0959 � �� ' Fax(631)765-1823 V ���� ' Telephone(631)765-1889 OFFICE OF THE SUPERVISOR TOWN OF SOUTHOLD To: Neboysha Brashich, Chairman Southold Town Transportation Commission From: Scott A. Russell, Supervisor Date: June 6, 2017 Re: Greenport Village- Main Street Traffic Signage Requests Please find attached, an email from Mary Marland requesting "additional signage on the northern part of Main Street in both directions to reinforce the speed limit and larger signage at the entrance of the village, where traffic enters, with a reminder that the driver is entering a pedestrian friendly area." The Town Board has already referred the letter to Chief Flatley to address the issue of speed enforcement mentioned in the email and asks that the Transportation Commission review the signage requests at your next meeting and forward a determination to my office. Thank you for your attention to this matter. fomaszewski, Michelle From: Mary Marland <mkmarland@icloud.com> Sent: Tuesday, June 06, 2017 7:58 AM To: Russell, Scott Subject: Re: Greenport Village Main Street Traffic Enforcement and Signage Request Thank you Scott. Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 6, 2017, at 12:19 AM, Russell, Scott<scottr@southoldtownny.gov> wrote: > Hi. I sent your email the Police Chief Martin Flatley. He can address issues of enforcement. I am also forwarding you email to the Southold Town Transportation Commission. That board generally reviews and implements plans to increase safety on our roads. > I believe that portion of road is still governed by New York State. if so,we would need the approval of the NYS Department of Transportation to install signage. The Transportation Commission wouldalso would reach out to that agency to get that process underway. > As soon as I hear from the Police Chief and the Commission i will report back to you. > Scott > Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone > -------- Original message-------- > From:Mary Marland <mkmarland@icloud.com> > Date: 6/5/17 10:16 PM (GMT-05:00) > To: "Russell, Scott" <scottr@southoldtownny.gov>, William Ruland <rulandfarm@yahoo.com>, "Evans, Louisa" <louisae@southoldtownny.gov>, "Doherty, Jill" <jill.doherty@town.southold.ny.us>, "Dinizio, James" <james.dinizio@town.southold.ny.us>, "Ghosio, Bob" <bob.ghosio@town.southold.ny.us> > Cc: Milton Jaimes <miltonjaimes@icloud.com> > Subject: Greenport Village Main Street Traffic Enforcement and Signage Request > Hello my name is Mary Marland and I own a property in the village of Greenport. I've noticed in the last few years pedestrian traffic has increased on the northern part of Main Street and in fact we have noted a constant increase of pedestrians passing by our home at 744 Main St. I see this as a positive indicator that people want to visit and live in Greenport and many of the pedestrians include children so this is positive for the next generation of Greenporters. As I've seen an increase of pedestrian traffic I've also seen a sharp increase in the speed of cars. People are going closer to 60 mph versus the 30 mph speed limit and this past weekend I witnessed a woman with a stroller almost get hit at the intersection of the veterans memorial park. Likewise many neighbors have similar stories and my own experiences are consistent. It's often hard to even get across the pedestrian walkways. > I believe it's a matter of time before a preventable accident takes place. I've noticed a police presence at the entrance of the Village on Front Street where there is significantly less pedestrian traffic but I rarely see a police i presence on the northern part of Main Street. I believe there are three proactive steps that would make an immediate impact: > 1)more frequent police presence to enforce the speed limit on the northern part of Main Street > 2) additional signage in both directions reinforcing the speed limit > 3)larger signage at the entrance as traffic enters Greenport village with a reminder the driver is entering a pedestrian friendly area > Along with addressing legitimate safety concerns,the interest to embrace the growing pedestrian culture is a major investment. Walkability is a key indicator of quality-of-life so I have no doubt any attention around these issues will be well received. > Please let me know if I can provide additional information on this matter and what the appropriate next steps would be. > Thank you! >Mary Marland > 917-621-6460 > Sent from my iPhone 2 New Suffolk -�---- Civic Association '= To the members of the Southold Town Traffic Commission. June 7, 2017 In response to many requests and complaints from community residents the board of the NSCA is requesting help in dealing with our deteriorating traffic and parking situation. With the summer season coming fast we are looking for assistance and guidance from your group to help remedy some our more serious issues. The commercial traffic that supplies businesses no longer just use box trucks and vans, they are now employing tractor trailers. They access the village on every street in the "grid" and have no regard as to speed, lane marking, stop signs or residents property. We would like to see restrictions such as the use of Main Street as the "commercial corridor" and commercial traffic prohibited on King and Orchards Streets. Eliminate parking at intersections that force traffic into oncoming lanes. Limit street parking by expanding parking by permit areas. We would also like to see more aggressive enforcement of beach parking and trailer parking regulations. The number of individuals that ignore the posted signs and laws grow every year. We thank you in advance for your help and consideration in this matter. Respectfully, The Board of the New Suffolk Civic Association. CC: Scott Russell, Supervisor, Town of Southold Martin Flatley, Chief of Police, Town of Southold New Suffolk Civic Association I P.O. Box 642 1 New Suffolk, NY 11956 RE;,request for a circle or traffic light https://webtop.webmail.optimum.net/viewmessage?r=<request><mail... From: "Richter, Jamie" <Jamie.Richter@town.southold.ny.us> To: "Jim Dinizio" <jim@jamesdinizio.com>, "Collins, Michael" <michael.collins@town.southold.ny.us> Cc: nrbi@optonline.net Date: 06/19/2017 08:01:32 AM Subject: RE: request for a circle or traffic light Jim I do not know if Michael responded to you on Friday and he is out sick today. The existing Traffic Study on that intersection was prepared over ten years ago when Valerie Scopaz was still with the Town. It was a good study that was prepared by Dunn Engineering on behalf of Suffolk County DPW. When it was completed the major recommendation was for the installation of a Round-A-Bout. The County then turned the study over to State DOT because this three way intersection was two thirds State. The State had no money and that is where it stood until being dusted off recently. We are currently studying the Village Lane Intersection with Route 25. If all goes well,the next project will be to re-study this intersection in Greenport. We have also been talking in the Transportation Commission Meetings with Greenport representatives about this project. When I last spoke to Mary Bess Phillips she wanted to move the project along faster. I told here if the Village Board made a formal request to the Town there may be a joint project that could be considered sooner. I gave her no guarantees but suggested that the Town Board would need to be consulted to do so. I will bring a copy of this e-mail to the Transportation Commission Meeting that is scheduled for today. Let me know if you have any additional questions. Jamie 1 of 3 6/19/17,8:15 AM RE:request for a circle or traffic light https://webtop.webmail.optimum.net/viewmessage?r=<request><mail... James Aa lichter James A.Richter, R.A. Stormwater Manager Office of the Engineer Town of Southold,New York Stormwater Management Control Plan Website: http://www.southoldtownny.gov/index.aspx?nid=195 Office: 631-765-1560 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. From: Jim Dinizio Sent: Friday, June 16, 2017 7:52 AM To: Collins, Michael; Richter,Jamie Subject: Fwd: request for a circle or traffic light Hi Michael and Jamie, I know have spoken about this in the past can you refresh my memory on where we are on this. Jim Dinizio Sterlingtelcom.com Begin forwarded message: Resent-From: <james.din izio@town.southold.ny.us> From: Kathryn Casey <kathcasey@gmail.com> Date: June 15, 2017 at 10:19:03 PM EDT To: <scott.russell@town.southold.ny.us> Cc: <louisa.evans@town.southold.nv.us>, <tames.dinizio@town.southold.ny.us>, <iili.dohertv@town.southold.ny.us>, <bob.ghosio@town.southold.ny.us>, <rulandfarm@vahoo.com>, <lauren.stand ish@town.south old.nv.us> Subject: request for a circle or traffic light Dear Town Board &Supervisor Russell, I write to make a formal request for a full traffic light or traffic circle at the intersection of Rte 48 and Main Rd in Greenport. My understanding of the issue is that this is the purview of NY State, but may require the Town formally bringing this safety concern to the attention of the state. This intersection currently has a blinking yellow light, but this is woefully insufficient to adequately protect the safety of drivers, pedestrians and cyclists. As a year-round resident, this intersection is always a concern. However, in the busy tourism seasons, summer and fall, 2 of 3 6/19/17,8:15 AM RE:request for a circle or traffic light https://webtop.webmail.optimum.net/viewmessage?r=<request><mail... especially, it is a tremendous hazard. Significant traffic is due to the cross sound ferry, and of course drivers and pedestrians entering and leaving Greenport Village. Ideally, if it were a traffic light it would also contain a left turn lane signal coming from the east: many cars are attempting to turn left onto the Main Rd into the village, as others go around those cars on the right. At the same time, cars coming from the village heading east are trying to manage a left turn onto Rte 48. This left turn is hard enough. But on several occasions, I have witnessed cars waiting to turn into the village even try to waive cars leaving the village to go first, not realizing they are waiving them into oncoming traffic from cars behind them! Even the right turn into the village is hazardous, as drivers encounter cars approaching from the east. Please, this is a tragedy waiting to happen. I hope that the Town and State will be able to address this quickly, to best protect residents and visitors alike. Thank you for your consideration. Warmly, Kathryn Casey Quigley 518 First Street Greenport, IVY 11944 3 of 3 6/19/17,8:15 AM RE: Stop Sign Request on North Drive https://webtop.webmail.optimum.net/viewmessage?r=<rquest><mail... From: "NEBOYSHA BRASHICH" <nrbi@optonline.net> To: "Hunt, Kristen" <kristenh@southoldtownny.gov> Date: 04/10/2017 03:37:14 PM Subject: RE: Stop Sign Request on North Drive Good Afternoon Kristen - Thanks for the e-mail. Please inform the gentleman that the Commission does not respond to single requests. If he wishes to pursue this, he will need to provide a signed petition from all the residents in the neighborhood where he lives agreeing to this "stop sign" before we can consider this request. FYI. We had our monthly meeting today. The next meeting is on June 19th - no meeting in May. Thank you. Neb On Mon, Apr 10, 2017 at 12:15 PM, Hunt, Kristen wrote: Good Afternoon Neb, I am forwarding a request from an elderly gentleman who called our office.He lives on South Drive in Southold.He is requesting a Stop Sign be placed on North Drive in Southold where it connects with Main Bayview Road. He stated that he has almost been hit numerous times as people speed down the road. He wishes for this area to be looked at by the Transportation Committee. Thank you. Kristen Hunt Town of Southold Secretary to the Superintendent of Highways (631) 765-3140 1 of 1 4/10/2017 3:37 PM SOUTHOLD TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION Town Hall P.0.Box 1179 53095 Main Road Southold,W 11971-0959 Phone(631)765-1889 Fax(63 1)765-1823 April 14, 2017 TO: Supervisor Scott A. Russell FROM: Neboysha R. Brashich, Chairman SUBJECT: Weight Limit on Peconic Bay Boulevard The Commission discussed the possibility of instituting a weight limit regulation on Peconic Bay Boufvard as requested in your March 7th memorandum at our monthly meeting on April 10, 2017. The decision reached was to adopt a "wait and see" position, particularly since no problems have occurred on this road to date. Toward that end, two highway patrolmen will be assigned to keep watch. Should this situation change, we will review the current position and advise you of our ultimate determination.