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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/17/2017 Southold Transportation Commission Southold Town Hall July 17, 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 and Planning Intern Alyssa Lepera, Highway Superintendent Vincent Orlando, Frank Field, Nick Mazzaferro, Jim Baker, Greenport Trustee Mary Bess Phillips and Tom Fox. Also Present Mary Eisenstein- Mattituck Laurel Civic Association and Duncan Kennedy, Chairman — North Fork Promotion Council. Approval of June 19, 2017 Meeting Minutes A motion to approve the minutes was made, seconded and carried. Old Business North Fork Promotion Council - North Fork Trolley Shuttle Proposal for Southold Town — Duncan Kennedy, Chairman - NFPC Mr. Kennedy updated the Commission on the previously reported pilot project trolley shuttle. The service will operate on weekends from Labor Day weekend to November 2017 between 12:00 PM and 8:00 PM on a half-hourly schedule between Mattituck and Southold. The service would primarily target day trippers. The fare will be $10 for an all-day pass on a "hop on — hop off" basis and attendants will be aboard the shuttles. It is hoped that parking may be arranged at the old Capital One Bank parking lot in Mattituck. It is anticipated that the service would operate at 30 minute intervals, using one bus and one trolley as a similar trolley service currently operating on the South Fork in Hampton Bays. Southold — Greenport service is also envisioned. An "app" showing trolley locations is under development. The pilot program is estimated to cost about$20,000 and about$5,000 has been raised so far. Additional funds will be required for marketing and local business interests are being solicited for support. The shuttle will coordinate with LIRR schedules. Mr. Duncan completed his presentation at 10:24 AM and was invited to attend the Commission's August 2107 meeting for an update. EETC and LIRR Update On July 7, 2017 the LIRR met with representatives of East End towns and villages in Riverhead to discuss finalizing the proposed East End schedule improvements. Changes to North Fork weekday service will begin this fall, with weekend changes beginning in May 2018. Ms. Phillips advised that the Village of Greenport was expected to endorse the changes. 1 Town-Wide Parking Problems — Draft Parking Options Review Heather Lanza adjusted the previous draft to include discussion of beach and hamlet parking and transportation hubs. Ms. Lepera of the Planning Department also prepared maps of current parking spaces on a hamlet by hamlet basis, with copies to be furnished to Members. Councilman Ruland reported that the Town Board will deal with New Suffolk situation, which presents the most pressing short-term issue. Among the suggestions discussed concerning New Suffolk was the need for more traffic control officers for greater enforcement of parking regulations, as well as the consideration of year- round parking stickers for Town residents. Jim Baker will approach local businesses concerning truck traffic in the NS business district. Ms. Phillips advised that the parking situation in Greenport had improved as the result of an increase in the issuance of parking tickets. She also cautioned against "tow away" enforcement for liability and other reasons. Public Requests Request for a Traffic Signal — Boisseau Avenue and SR25 - Southold Councilman Ruland will discuss with Mullen Motors the need for a survey of local merchants in support of that request. While a NYSDOT traffic study may be required, Chief Flatley advised that SPD will conduct a review of motor vehicle accidents at that intersection. He also observed that the current speed limit of 30 MPH on SR25 is the lowest possible. Supervisor, Town Board & Town Trustees Requests Boat Ramp at Hashamomuck Creek Update - Southold Neb's letter to NYSDOT of July 7, 2017 summarized the Town's traffic safety concerns about NYSDEC's proposal for a boat ramp at that location. The letter also enclosed an aerial map with preliminary requests for modification of the current traffic flow situation at the intersection of the western end of Old Main Road with SR25. Neb will copy NYS and SC legislators. No Parking on Southside of Main Bayview Road - Southold Chief Flatley and Neb will investigate the issue raised by concerned local residents concerning parking issues resulting from customers patronizing the Gulf gas station on the north side of that roadway. Main Street Traffic Signage Requests - Greenport Chief Flatley will review the signage and Jamie Richter will contact NYSDOT concerning the matter. In the meantime, it was suggested that Village speed limit signage be placed at entry points. After review of the issue, Chief Flatley and Ms. Phillips will write a memo to Neb for further action. Request for Full Traffic Light or Traffic Circle— Intersection of CR48 and Main Street - Greenport A concerned local resident has requested action on the above issue. As there are jurisdictional issues between NYSDOT and SCDPW at that location, Jamie Richter suggested that a NYSDOT traffic study should be conducted, after the study to be conducted concerning the Love Lane and SR25 intersection in Mattituck. 2 Planning Board Requests Town Comprehensive Plan Heather Lanza's Comprehensive Plan Update (see above), remains under consideration and further input is requested from Members. Current Transportation Issues - Updates Southold / Greenport Bus Shelters A response from SCDPW concerning status of this issue is still outstanding. Peconic Water Taxi Proposal In response to a follow-up request from his Legislative Aide, Tom Fox's email of July 14, 2017 to NYS Assemblyman Palumbo's office suggested a meeting after Labor Day to discuss the issue. Ms. Phillips remarked that parking issues in both Greenport and Sag Harbor were among the reasons for the failure of the earlier Hampton Jitney water taxi service between those ports. Greenport Update Ms. Phillips discussed the issue of a round-about for the intersection of CR48 and SR25 and suggested that the intersection has become a traffic safety issue. It was suggested that the Town and the Village collaborate on a traffic study. The Village is also continuing to work on traffic and parking issues. Old Business (Continued) Parallel Parking on 1St Street— New Suffolk It is understood that the implementation of parallel parking requires the painting of a yellow line in the middle of the roadway, as well as a white at the edge of the roadway. The placement parallel parking signage would also be required. New Business None Next Meeting The next meeting is scheduled for August 21, 2017 at 10:00 AM in the conference room at Town Hall. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 11:37 AM. cc: Town Clerk Respectfully submitted, Thomas F. Fox 3 rl Southold Transportation Commission Southold Town Hall July 17, 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 and Planning Intern Alyssa Lepera, Highway Superintendent Vincent Orlando, Frank Field, Nick Mazzaferro, Jim Baker, Greenport Trustee Mary Bess Phillips and Tom Fox. Also Present Mary Eisenstein- Mattituck Laurel Civic Association and Duncan Kennedy, Chairman— North Fork Promotion Council. Approval of June 19, 2017 Meeting Minutes A motion to approve the minutes was made, seconded and carried. Old Business North Fork Promotion Council - North Fork Trolley Shuttle Proposal for Southold Town— Duncan Kennedy. Chairman - NFPC Mr. Kennedy updated the Commission on the previously reported pilot project trolley shuttle. The service will operate on weekends from Labor Day weekend to November 2017 between 12:00 PM and 8:00 PM on a half-hourly schedule between Mattituck and Southold. The service would primarily target day trippers. The fare will be $10 for an all-day pass on a "hop on—hop off" basis and attendants will be aboard the shuttles. It is hoped that parking may be arranged at the old Capital One Bank parking lot in Mattituck. It is anticipated that the service would operate at 30 minute intervals, using one bus and one trolley as a similar trolley service currently operating on the South Fork in Hampton Bays. Southold—Greenport service is also envisioned. An "app" showing trolley locations is under development. The pilot program is estimated to cost about$20,000 and about $5,000 has been raised so far. Additional funds will be required for marketing and local business interests are being solicited for support. The shuttle will coordinate with LIRR schedules. Mr. Duncan completed his presentation at 10:24 AM and was invited to attend the Commission's August 2107 meeting for an update. EETC and LIRR Update On July 7, 2017 the LIRR met with representatives of East End towns and villages in Riverhead to discuss finalizing the proposed East End schedule improvements. Changes to North Fork weekday service will begin this fall, with weekend changes beginning in May 2018. Ms. Phillips advised that the Village of Greenport was expected to endorse the changes. 1 I� r Town-Wide Parking Problems— Draft Parking Options Review Heather Lanza adjusted the previous draft to include discussion of beach and hamlet parking and transportation hubs. Ms. Lepera of the Planning Department also prepared maps of current parking spaces on a hamlet by hamlet basis, with copies to be furnished to Members. Councilman Ruland reported that the Town Board will deal with New Suffolk situation, which presents the most pressing short-term issue. Among the suggestions discussed concerning New Suffolk was the need for more traffic control officers for greater enforcement of parking regulations, as well as the consideration of year- round parking stickers for Town residents. Jim Baker will approach local businesses concerning truck traffic in the NS business district. Ms. Phillips advised that the parking situation in Greenport had improved as the result of an increase in the issuance of parking tickets. She also cautioned against"tow away" enforcement for liability and other reasons. Public Requests Request for a Traffic Signal —Boisseau Avenue and SR25 -Southold Councilman Ruland will discuss with Mullen Motors the need for a survey of local merchants in support of that request. While a NYSDOT traffic study may be required, Chief Flatley advised that SPD will conduct a review of motor vehicle accidents at that intersection. He also observed that the current speed limit of 30 MPH on SR25 is the lowest possible. Supervisor, Town Board &Town Trustees Requests Boat Ramp at Hashamomuck Creek Update-Southold Neb's letter to NYSDOT of July 7, 2017 summarized the Town's traffic safety concerns about NYSDEC's proposal for a boat ramp at that location. The letter also enclosed an aerial map with preliminary requests for modification of the current traffic flow situation at the intersection of the western end of Old Main Road with SR25. Neb will copy NYS and SC legislators. No Parking on Southside of Main Bavview Road -Southold Chief Flatley and Neb will investigate the issue raised by concerned local residents concerning parking issues resulting from customers patronizing the Gulf gas station on the north side of that roadway. Main Street Traffic Signage Requests-Greenport Chief Flatley will review the signage and Jamie Richter will contact NYSDOT concerning the matter. In the meantime, it was suggested that Village speed limit signage be placed at entry points. After review of the issue, Chief Flatley and Ms. Phillips will write a memo to Neb for further action. Request for Full Traffic Light or Traffic Circle— Intersection of CR48 and Main Street- Greenport A concerned local resident has requested action on the above issue. As there are jurisdictional issues between NYSDOT and SCDPW at that location, Jamie Richter suggested that a NYSDOT traffic study should be conducted, after the study to be conducted concerning the Love Lane and SR25 intersection in Mattituck. 2 ,f Planning Board Requests Town Comprehensive Plan Heather Lanza's Comprehensive Plan Update (see above), remains under consideration and further input is requested from Members. Current Transportation Issues -Updates Southold I Greenport Bus Shelters A response from SCDPW concerning status of this issue is still outstanding. Peconic Water Taxi Proposal In response to a follow-up request from his Legislative Aide, Tom Fox's email of July 14, 2017 to NYS Assemblyman Palumbo's office suggested a meeting after Labor Day to discuss the issue. Ms. Phillips remarked that parking issues in both Greenport and Sag Harbor were among the reasons for the failure of the earlier Hampton Jitney water taxi service between those ports. Greenport Update Ms. Phillips discussed the issue of a round-about for the intersection of CR48 and SR25 and suggested that the intersection has become a traffic safety issue. It was suggested that the Town and the Village collaborate on a traffic study. The Village is also continuing to work on traffic and parking issues. Old Business (Continued) Parallel Parking on 1 It Street— New Suffolk It is understood that the implementation of parallel parking requires the painting of a yellow line in the middle of the roadway, as well as a white at the edge of the roadway. The placement parallel parking signage would also be required. New Business None Next Meeting The next meeting is scheduled for August 21, 2017 at 10:00 AM in the conference room at Town Hall. Adioumment The meeting was adjourned at 11:37 AM. cc: Town Clerk Respectfully submitted, Thomas F. Fox 3 MVA stats for Rt.25 Southold https://webtop.webmaii.optimum.net/viewmessage?r—<request><mail... From: "Flatley, Martin" <mflatley@town.southold.ny.us> To: "Neboysha Brashich (n rbl @opton line.net)" <nrbl@optonline.net> Date: 07/21/2017 09:34:48 AM Subject: MVA stats for Rt. 25 Southold Attachments: %image001.ipg (6KB) Neb, I believe this was a request of the Transportation Commission for MVA stats at Rt. 25 and Boisseau Avenue, Southold? I went back three years and found the following: o That there were 21 MVA reports taken at the intersection of Rt. 25 and Hobart/Boisseau o Out of the 21 MVA reports, 14 were parking-related because of the businesses at this intersection (Founders Tavern, Wayside Market, Grateful Deli, Southold Beverage). o Out of the remaining 7 MVAs, three were rear end accidents involving someone stopped for a turn. o Out of the remaining 4 MVAs, one was a vehicle making a U-turn in front of a motorist, two were vehicles that sideswiped a parked car, and the last was a MVA deer. At first glance, it appears that a traffic light at this intersection might not be warranted based on traffic MVA data. It may make it easier to get out of Boisseau Avenue onto Rt. 25, but I also think it would significantly slow down the traffic on Rt. 25 in Southold Village during the busy summer months. Martin Flatley, Chief of Police Southold Town Police Department 41405 State Route 25 Peconic, New York 11958 631-765-3115 I of 1 7/21/17, 10:05 AM MVA stats for Rt.25 Southold https://webtop.webmail.optimum.nettviewmessage?r=<request><mail... From: "Flatley, Martin" <mflatley@town.southold.ny.us> To: "Neboysha Brashich (n rbl @opton line.net)" <nrbl @opton line.net> Date: 07/21/2017 09:34:48 AM Subject: MVA stats for Rt. 25 Southold Attachments:%image001.1pg (6KB) Neb, I believe this was a request of the Transportation Commission for MVA stats at Rt. 25 and Boisseau Avenue, Southold? I went back three years and found the following: o That there were 21 MVA reports taken at the intersection of Rt. 25 and Hobart/Boisseau o Out of the 21 MVA reports, 14 were parking-related because of the businesses at this intersection (Founders Tavern, Wayside Market, Grateful Deli, Southold Beverage). o Out of the remaining 7 MVAs,three were rear end accidents involving someone stopped for a turn. o Out of the remaining 4 MVAs, one was a vehicle making a U-turn in front of a motorist, two were vehicles that sideswiped a parked car, and the last was a MVA deer. At first glance, it appears that a traffic light at this intersection might not be warranted based on traffic MVA data. It may make it easier to get out of Boisseau Avenue onto Rt. 25, but I also think it would significantly slow down the traffic on Rt. 25 in Southold Village dunng the busy summer months. Martin Flatley, Chief of Police Southold Town Police Department 41405 State Route 25 Peconic, New York 11958 631-765-3115 1 of 1 7/21/17, 10:05 AM New Suffolk Civic Association Parking needs/wants for New Suffolk Expand the parking by permit areas to at least two blocks from the water on the South and East sides of the "square" Convert the end of Main St. East of First St. to a parking area. Diagonal parking on one side for residents only. Clear out the town right of way at East end of King St. for possible parking or turn around area. More thorough enforcement of regulations/laws already on the books. Check CJV'�,P overflow trailer parking at ball field for resident permits. Keep rules in effect for beach and trailer parking twelve months to dissuade out of area users such as scallopers, clarnmers, hunters etc. from using and abusing the area and ramp. Off season we are overloaded with non-resident users. Per Southampton Town, limit the number of parking permits issued. Eliminate non-resident pernits. Renters/landlords should provide permits for occupants of their properties. When the beach lot is full, close it. Enforce the 10;00 PM closing time for the beach parking lot. To make it easier for enforcement, move the parking permit location to the vehicles left rear windows to make it easier to see. New Suffolk Civic Association I P.O. Box 642 1 New Suffolk, NY 11956 New Suffolk ' Civic Association .7- Other local street problems that should be looked at. Commercial deliveries should access and egress their delivery locations via Main St. If a turnaround is needed, the end of King St. should be sufficient. ) No commercial traffic on King and Orchard Streets due to school and restricted ON room on these streets. Better control of the launching ramp. Residents only. Seasonal fees for local commercial haulers. Rethink length and weight limits to prevent additional damage to the ramp. Adopt matching boat'and trailer permit stickers for ramp. Mark or sign the school zone with updated signage on New Suffolk Road and King Street with reduced speeds. Add pavement markings on the street at stop signs. -6 '" o gwg bd r 0 uj New Suffolk Civic Association I P.O. Box 642 ¢ New Suffolk, NY 11956 New Suffolk Civic Association 77,77 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 I New Suffolk, NY 11956 SOUTHOLD TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION Town Hall P.0.Box 1179 53095 Main Road Southold,NY 11971-0959 Phone(631)765-1889 Fax(631)765-1823 August 10, 2017 TO: Supervisor Scott A. Russell �) f FROM: NeboY sha R. Brashich, Chairman b"�-✓f� SUBJECT: Intersection — Rt. 48 & Main Street, Greenport The Commission discussed your June 21St memorandum forwarding Kathryn Casey Quigley's request for a traffic light or circle at subject intersection at our monthly meeting on July 17, 2017. As you know, we do not respond to indivual requests, absent a signed petition from the area neighborhood. Suffice it to say, however, that this location has come up before the Commission on numerous occasions in the past with no effective resolution in sight. In fact, the County conducted a feasibility study up to the end of their jurisdiction at the circle some fifteen years ago. This effort was abandoned due to the staggering cost and no funding availability. In addition, the NYSDOT did not see the need to effect any changes. We would like to suggest the following that: • Town and Village sit down together to discuss the current situation and prepare a joint document outlining the parameters of the problem; • NYSDOT and SCDPW be invited next to participate and help formulate a plan of action, • Given that Village has no funds available, request that $50,000 be earmarked for a traffic study in the Town Engineering Budget (akin to what was done for the Love Lane project); and, • Subsequently, Town and Village jointly prepare a grant request for federal funding - a round-about as best option or at least a full- blown traffic light as alternative. Please let us know how you wish to proceed. Cc: Jamie Richter, Office of Town Engineer , 1 TMIII y, c k `�-,kT.•k '7� r u,,'G�-��'�t-`" �y„3, g.• a +.' �ti: �rt^ > `°-c July 29, 2017 Transportation Commissioner Town of Southold 275 Peconic Lane Peconic, NY 11598 Dear Commissioner: Attached is a petition from local residents requesting your consideration of a STOP sign at the southeast corner of Main Bayview Rd. and Cedar Beach Rd. At this location at the end of Main Bayview Rd. drivers must make a 90° turn left or right. There is currently a CURVE sign 200 ft. before the end of Main Bayview Rd, and the double yellow line continues to the left with the speed limit at 35 MPH. This portion of the road is heavily travelled during the day with cars going to the Cornell Extension site on Cedar Beach. Turning right off Main Bayview Rd is a complete blind spot into a single lane road with no visibility. Bike riders, dog walkers, pedestrians, baby strollers and oncoming cars are all at risk when cars make the right off Main Bayview Rd, at speeds barely below the 35MPH limit. The petitioners agree that a STOP sign will help avoid a tragedy in the community. We appreciate your attention to this matter. Please let us know if there are next steps we need to take to support our petition. Gabe Scibelli, and the Residents of Southold Town. Phone: 516 220 6673 WEST LAKE ASSOCIATION, INC. Southold, New York August 15, 2017 Transportation Commissioner Town of Southold 275 Peconic Lane Peconic, NY 11598 Dear Commissioner: West Lake Association, Inc. is a homeowners association that consists of twenty (20) homes at West Lake in Southold, which is bounded by Little Peconic Bay Lane, West Lake Drive, Midway Road and Cedar Point Drive West. This letter is being written in support of the petition of our neighbors at Cedar Beach Park Association, requesting your consideration of a STOP sign at the southeast corner of Main Bayview Rd. and Cedar Beach Rd. We agree with the petitioners that a STOP sign in this location is necessary, in order to avoid a tragedy occurring at this heavily travelled intersection. We appreciate your attention to this matter. WEST' KE� OCIATION, INC. By: Alvin Schein, President Peconic Water Taxi https://webtop.webmail.optimum.net/viewmessage?r—<request><mail ... From: "Thomas F Fox" <tomfoxsmsc@opton line.net> To: "Neboysha R. Brashich" <nrbl@optonline.net>, "Heather M. Lanza" <Heather.Lanza @town.southold.ny.us> Cc: "Thomas F. Fox" <tomfoxsmsc@optonline.net> Date: 08/03/2017 12:32:46 PM Subject: Peconic Water Taxi Yesterday, I met with NYS Assemblyman Palumbo and his legislative aides from 1:30 PM to 2:00 PM. I presented the original unedited 2003 Water Taxi proposal, accompanied by a nautical chart of the Peconic Estuary. The reaction was very enthusiastic, when the current East End situation was compared to the 2003 situation per the draft. I remarked that when I mentioned the idea during one of the recent LIRR meetings, the Southampton Town Supervisor thought it was "a good idea"! I also remarked that the original SEEDS study excluded water transit, largely due to East Hampton's aversion to any kind of ferry service because of potential connection to the New London casino ferries. SEEDS may need to be revisited for guidance on any future study. As there is no workable extensive east/west bay system on the South Fork, I suggested that the northern end of the Shinnecock Canal in Hampton Bays would be a logical pick-up and discharge point. That avoids any delays associated with lock closures. Obviously, parking in HB is already a big issue, as we know from the LIRR meetings. We discussed possible sites at the canal for parking. I also suggested that a new visitors reception center at Exit 71 of the LIE (a la the new NYS site in Hallockville) would provide an excellent point for day trippers to leave their cars and avail themselves of new shuttle services to all transit modes to nearby NF and SF connections, including water taxi service from Riverhead. As we know,the "last mile" is always a big part of any of the proposed East End solutions and the heavy involvement of local governmental and commercial interests will be required. Mr. Palumbo thought that a feasibility study should be considered and advised that he had NYS transportation grant money available through Sept 1, 2017 (unfortunately,too late for now). He asked if I had an idea as to the cost of a study(he thought maybe$25,000) and I suggested that Southold Planning Department(among others) may have a better idea of that cost. He also asked about other areas with seasonal water taxi services and I said that I'd check that situation. However, I also made the point at the outset that the proposal was a "long shot",as fares only cover part of the cost of passenger rail and ferry services. He appreciated that point. He also suggested that the proposal be placed on the agenda for the next EES&MA meeting (October?) for another presentation and discussion. We agreed that was the next logical step in the process. Comments? Thanks, Tom Thomas F. Fox Southold Maritime Services Corp. 975 Bay Haven Lane P.O. Box 76 Southold, NY 11971 USA 1 of 2 8/3/17, 12:40 PN R, Route 48 and Main St Traffic Letter https://webtop.webmail.optimum.net/viewmessage9r=<request><mail ... r From: "NEBOYSHA BRASHICH" <nrbl@optonline.net> To: "Sylvia Pirillo" <spirillo@greenportvillage.org> Date: 07/31/2017 10:31:42 AM Subject: RE: Route 48 and Main St Traffic Letter Attachments:%Greenport Main Street Traffic Signage and Speed Limit.doc(52KB) Good Morning Sylvia - Thanks for your e-mail - We have been discussing this situation for a number of years-with no easy solution. One possibility is to work jointly to submit a grant request to the NYSDOT, given the projected cost. Please check with Mary Bess Philips who sits on the Commission. I am attaching a memorandum sent to Supervisor Russell regarding some remedies which were forwarded for action to the Village via Mary Bess. Best regards. Neb Neboysha R. Brashich Chairman Southold Transportation Commission On Fri, Jul 28, 2017 at 09:10 AM, Sylvia Pirillo wrote: Good morning, Neb. Please see the attached letter-dated last year-which we are re-calling to your attention, given increased traffic concerns. Kindly feel free to contact me at any time with resulting questions or comments. Thank you and best regards - Sylvia. Sylvia Pirillo, RMC Village Clerk Village of Greenport 1 of 1 7/31/17, 10:33 AM s� AG�Ofi Y " August 31, 2016 C est 1838 �FFNPO To Whom It May Concern: 236 THIRD STREET GREENPORT NY 11944 At the August 25, 2016 regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Greenport, a unanimous consensus was reached Tel: (631) 477-0248 regarding directing a letter to various parties concerning traffic Fax: (631)477-1877 remediation and the amelioration of safety concerns. MAYOR The area at Route 48 and Main Street is in critical need of safety GEORGE W. HUBBARD,JR. Ext. 215 upgrades and traffic mitigation. As there are several agencies and multiple jurisdictions involved in / responsible for that area, the Village is hereby contacting all its interested partners. TRUSTEES JACK MARTILOTTA DEPUTY MAYOR The increased traffic to and from the Cross Sound Ferry in MARY BESS PHILLIPS DOUGLAS W. ROBERTS specific, and on the North Fork in general, has resulted in highly JULIA ROBINS increased congestion and unprecedented traffic. Those two unfortunate consequences, combined with extensive safety concerns, bond to create the "perfect storm" of hazardous VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR navigation of the Route 48 and Main Street juncture for PAUL J.PALLxt.2 9 motorists, cyclists and pedestrians, alike. The Village herby requests your assistance to decrease CLERIC congestion and increase safety, and is open to any and all viable SYLVIA PIRILEx RMC suggestions to ensure a positive outcome for ail concerned. Ext. 2(16 99 Thank you in advance. TREASURER ROBERT BRANDT Ext. 227 Sincerely, George W. Hubbard, Jr. Mayor SOUTHOLD TRANSPORTATION : COMMISSION .. Town Hall ' P.0.Box 1179 53095 Main Road Southold,W 11971-0959 Phone(631)765-1889 Fax(631)765-1823 July 18, 2017 Senator Kenneth P. LaValle Suite 205 28 North Country Road Mount Sinai, NY 11766 Dear Senator LaValle: Attached please find a copy of a letter addressed to New York State Department of Transportation (DOT) Commissioner Joseph Brown requesting his assistance in a review for additional funding support regarding the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) project at the Hashamomuck Marine Waterways Access Site Boat Ramp. Our concern is the already congested location at the westerly end of Old Main Road. This road currently intersects with State Route 25 at an angle and is located right in front of a busy restaurant. Currently, our request to modify the intersection to make this site safe for vehicular traffic has been determined to be outside the scope of work and/or unfunded by the DEC grants for this project, We would greatly appreciate your office making inquiries into this development to see if additional funding can be provided to improve the site to vehicular traffic before a series of accidents occur. Thank you for your assistance in this matter. cerely, Neboy ha R. Brashich Chair an Cc: Assemblymember Anthony H. Palumbo Legislator Al Krupski Commissioner Joseph Brown SOUTHOLD TRANSPORTATION t� COMMISSION ` A' Town Hall P.0.Box 1179 53095 Main Road Southold,W 11971-0959 Phone(631)765-1889 Fax(631)765-1823 July 24, 2017 TO. Supervisor Scott A. Russell FROM: Neboysha R. Brashich, Chairman SUBJECT: Greenport Main Street Traffic Signage & peed Limit Request The Commission discussed this Greenport situation as requested in your June 6th memorandum at our monthly meetings on June 19 and July 17, 2017. With respect to the signage, Commissioner Mary Bess Phillips agreed that the Village will submit a formal request for the signage to the NYSDOT at the following locations; • Southbound Route 25 @ Washington Avenue • Eastbound Route 25 at the Catholic School • Northbound on 3rd Street at the Ferry With respect to the speed limit, Chief Flatley requested that the village officials install better speed limit signage for speed zones on Main Street. He has also had long e-mail exchanges with Mary Marland over the past two months to keep her informed. SOUTHOLD TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION Town Hall P.0.Box 1179 53095 Main Road Southold,NY 11971-0959 Phone(631)765-1889 Fax(63 1)765-1823 July 24, 2017 TO: Supervisor Scott A. Russell FROM: NeboY sha R. Brashich Chairman SUBJECT: No Parking on Southside of Main Bayview (Pine Neck to Main Road) The Commission discussed this Southold location as requested in your June 1St memorandum at our monthly meetings on June 19 and July 17, 2017. Over the past two months, several Commissioners have driven by the area in question to view this parking problem. No problems were encountered. Equally, Chief Flatley informed us that he personally has not witnessed any parking opposite the gas station on Main Bayview Road. He also talked to the officers Working that sector and reported that neither had they.