HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995_10_10 Traffic Committee Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TRAFFIC COMMITTEE
OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK HELD IN THE TOWN CENTER BUILDING
ON TUESDAY EVENING,OCTOBER 10, 1995
PRESENT: David Lobl, Chairman
Nancy Angiulo 2 LI3
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EXCUSED ABSENCE: Frank Vozza 4 "
ALSO PRESENT: Lt. John Anderson, Town Police Department 6
Stephen V. Altieri, Town Administrator
The meeting was called to order at 8:03 p.m. by the Chairman of the Committee after the members of
the Traffic Committee introduced themselves to the residents in the Senior Center.
TRAFFIC SIGN- 1081 PALMER AVENUE
Mr. Catera,the father of the resident at 1081 Palmer Avenue who had previously written to the Traffic
Committee both of whom reside at the above address, stated that the school zone sign and the speed
limit sign in front of his home are misplaced. A recommendation from the Highway Department as to
the placement and effectiveness of the signs are attached. Mr. Catera question the necessity of a 30 mile
an hour sign near the 20 mile an hour school zone sign. Lt. Anderson explained that the 30 mile an
hour sign is at the entrance of the Town and is mandated. The confusion lies in the fact that there are
two different school zones in close proximity that need speed limit signs. However, it was not quite
clear where the Highway Department was going to relocate the signs. The Highway Department will
place the signs in what they consider the proper locations and report back to the Traffic Committee at
the next meeting.
TRAFFIC STUDY-HOMMOCKS ROAD
Nancy Delaney represented the Mamaroneck Public School District to discuss the traffic study
submitted to the Traffic Committee. The school district wishes to redesign the traffic flow on
Hommocks Road at its intersection with the Boston Post Road. Traffic congestion arises as a result of
the Hommocks Middle School pick up and drop off of children during the early morning hours and mid
afternoon hours.
The School is asking that the Hommocks Road approach to the Boston Post Road be restriped to ,
accommodate two ten foot travel lanes with one thirteen foot lane leaving the intersection. The School
Board is also asking that the Traffic Committee recommend to the State Department of Transportation
a modification of the traffic signal timing at the Boston Post Road/Hommocks Road intersection to
accommodate the traffic flow at peak hours and to expedite the traffic flow away from the school to the
Boston Post Road. The Traffic Committee supports the school district in this venture to improve traffic
flow at this location.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
David Lobl made a motion to accept the minutes of the September meeting, seconded by Richard Mari
and approved by the members of the committee.
HANDICAPPED PARKING SPACES
The Building Inspector of the Town of Mamaroneck has advised that there is no policy or legal
requirements to provide on street handicap parking in residential areas.
REQUEST: HIDDEN DRIVEWAY SIGN AND DRIVEWAY MIRROR- 5 AVON ROAD
This item was discussed at the last meeting, however, more information was needed concerning the
erection of mirrors. Mr. Altieri stated that the erection of a mirror would be taking an action to protect
an individual resident and it would be a matter of maintenance. Mr. Altieri was unable to question the
Town Attorney as to the responsibility and maintenance of the mirror. This matter will be deferred until
the next meeting when information will be forthcoming from the Town Attorney.
PARKING RESTRICTIONS -WASHINGTON SQUARE AREA
Lt. Anderson reviewed the areas that have restricted parking and found that most of the regulations
stipulate Monday through Friday on the corresponding signs. A memo is attached showing the parking
restrictions, their various locations and whether or not Monday through Friday inclusions are on the
signs.
A motion was made that all parking restriction signs be consistent and include Monday through Friday
except the north side of Myrtle Boulevard which should stipulate Monday through Saturday.
The motion was accepted by the members of the Committee.
ALDEN ROAD -TRAFFIC SIGNAGE
At this time,the Highway Department has inspected the signs on Alden Road. As a safety measure, one
of the DO NOT ENTER SIGNS will be replaced with a new sign and the sign that was bent has been
fixed. Both signs now appear to be in the correct locations. Lt. Anderson also reported that since Alden
Road has been made one way, there have been no accidents.
There being no further business to come before the Committee,the meeting was adjourned at 8:50 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,