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Residents tell council Chrysler Avenue is too narrow; public hearing on proposed one-way redirection closed
Summary
At a public hearing on June 9, four residents told the Schenectady City Council they support redirecting a portion of Chrysler Avenue to one-way traffic because of narrow roadway and parking; the hearing was closed with no final vote recorded.
The Schenectady City Council held a public hearing on June 9 about a proposal to redirect a portion of Chrysler Avenue from a two-way to a one-way street between the intersection of Crane and Main Streets and Ostrander Place. Four residents who signed up to speak told the council they support the change, citing safety and frequent vehicle conflicts.
Shamelle Davis said she had been in two accidents on the road and described it as “very small” with parking on both sides; “I believe it should be changed to a 1 way,” she said. Other speakers echoed that assessment: Marshawn Dobbs said “I agree. It should, be changed to a 1 way,” and Ellie Pepper called the stretch “really dangerous” when cars are parked on one side. Dean Mirabito said survey results shared with the council showed near-unanimous support for making the street one-way.
A communication from a resident identified as PD Boris included two emails asking for the reason for the redirection and how the data was collected; the communicator also noted personal belongings were still missing. The council chair closed the hearing after the four speakers and said the public comment period for that hearing was over. No final council action on the redirection was recorded at that meeting.
Ending: With public testimony recorded, the council closed the hearing; the record shows strong neighborhood support but no final vote or ordinance adoption was taken at the June 9 session.
