Village will send stop‑sign request to traffic advisory committee, vows targeted enforcement near train station

Residents urged the Village Board Wednesday to address multiple local traffic and parking hazards, including a request for a four‑way stop at East Maple and Emerson and persistent parking in the driving lane by the train station. The matter was referred to staff: Deputy Clerk Richard DeAngelis said he will forward the stop‑sign request to the Traffic Advisory Committee for review, and village officials said the committee’s recommendation would likely be presented to the board at an August meeting. Village staff also said they would notify the Nassau County Police Department about targeted enforcement at the station while longer‑term changes are considered. The public comment period included several location‑specific concerns. A resident described drivers idling and stopping in the train‑station lane near Hicks Street and Station Plaza, creating a visibility and safety issue for people crossing and for motorists navigating a narrow roadway. Village officials said repainting of yellow curb lines and posting “no parking/no stopping” signs are planned after construction on the station wraps up. Officials noted limits on village authority: traffic signals are under Nassau County jurisdiction, so changes such as new stoplights would require county action. The board recommended signage changes, repainting, and “targeted enforcement” by police — described by staff as sporadic patrols rather than continuous surveillance — as interim measures to improve safety. The board also discussed other intersections raised by residents, including Merrick Road at Montgomery Avenue, where increased traffic from new businesses prompted a suggestion to consider a “no left turn” restriction or additional caution signage. Officials said the Traffic Advisory Committee will evaluate signage and striping and coordinate any requests that require county approval. Discussion only: no formal ordinance, resolution, or vote resulted from public comments. Village staff were assigned to pass requests to the advisory committee, coordinate with the sign shop to repaint curb lines once construction ends, and notify the county police for enforcement. Residents who raised concerns were told to leave contact information with Deputy Clerk DeAngelis for follow‑up.