HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011_02_09 Traffic Committee Minutes TRAFFIC COMMITTEE MEETING
TOWN OF MAMARONECK COURTROOM
730 BOSTON POST ROAD
MAMARONECK, NEW YORK 10543
Wednesday, February 9, 2011,8 PM
Members Present Others Present
Doris Shaw Block, Chair Lt. Michael Cindrich
Camille Odierna Nancy Seligson, Town Board Liaison
Nancy Angiulo
Michael Harrington
William Zelenka
OLD BUSINESS
Forest Avenue—Discussion of Alternative of Speed Platform in response to
complaints of speeding vehicles, trucks and congestion
Committee members went to see the permanent type speed platforms installed in New
Rochelle at the intersection of Bailey Place and Parcot Avenue near the Middle School.
The consensus was that trying a movable rubber speed platform on Forest Avenue near
the intersection of Forest Place on an experimental basis seems like a good idea, although
it is likely that other streets will then be asking for the same thing. The Committee needs
certain additional information prior to making a decision:
1. Is there any insurance cost or problem because of the risk of damage to cars or
persons tripping or other risks?
2. What is the cost of a movable rubber platform?
3. Are there any rules or regulations regarding the size of the platform, the distance
from the sides of the street, or other constraints because of drainage or other
problems or issues?
4. Can such a platform be moved from one street to another?
Lt. Cindrich referred the Committee to the following website for a discussion of speed
platforms as a traffic calming measure: www.ite.org/traffic/table/asp.
Next Meeting: Wednesday, March 9, 2011, 8 PM