Town asks NYSDOT for comprehensive Route 32 safety study and possible lower speed limits
The board unanimously requested a comprehensive NYSDOT traffic and safety study of Route 32, including crash history review, a speed study and consideration of reducing the posted 55 mph limit to 40–45 mph in portions of the corridor.
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The Town Board resolved to request that the New York State Department of Transportation conduct a comprehensive traffic engineering and safety study of State Route 32 from the town line south of 5 Corners to the town of Woodbury. The resolution asks DOT to evaluate crash history, traffic volumes and roadway geometry, to perform a speed study (current limit 55 mph) and to consider reducing the limit to 40 or 45 mph in whole or in part. The board also requested DOT review additional warning signage, speed feedback signs, pavement markings and coordination with New York State Police for enforcement.
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