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DOT outlines local paving, parking-lot and bump-out items for Community Board 11
Summary
DOT staff told the Community Board 11 Transportation Committee on May 3 that milling and paving are scheduled for local segments and pledged follow-up on Bronxdale municipal parking-lot statistics and a bump-out at Wilson and Waring.
DOT staff joined the Community Board 11 Transportation Committee to review a batch of local roadway projects and follow-up items the agency said it is tracking.
Borough planner Jesus said DOT is gathering multi-year data on the Bronxdale corridor to evaluate safety after the protected bike-lane installation. He also confirmed staff are collecting parking-lot usage and crime statistics for the Bronxdale municipal lot but had not received a response from the unit prior to the meeting; he said he would follow up with the district manager and the unit and return to the committee with the results.
DOT staff described a planned milling and paving schedule for Lydig/Leidig Avenue (noting the roadway schedule is subject to change), with the segment discussed running roughly between Barnes and Bronx Park East. Jesus explained standard procedures: milling often proceeds in segments (one or two blocks at a time), with paving generally following after utilities and checks (typically about a week or two after milling), and that overnight work reduces daytime impacts on businesses.
On Pelham Parkway, committee members asked DOT to investigate repaving near the Amtrak bridge and a stairwell location; staff asked for a screenshot and said they would log a request with the roadway crew. A DOT case was opened during the meeting for a separate street-lighting request (see other article): DOT-694763-HA0GA8 (as read aloud in the meeting) and staff said they would provide case numbers and report back.
The committee also discussed a bump-out at Wilson and Waring that residents say reduces parking and creates sight-line problems. DOT staff said the bump-outs include DEP bioswales for stormwater mitigation and that the bump-outs are hardened geometry (curb/structure); as a result, DOT staff said signage alone is not always sufficient and that enforcement is necessary when vehicles occupy the driving lane. Staff said they would follow up with engineering and Anthony (roadway engineering contact) to obtain any outstanding responses.
Ending
DOT staff committed to providing the committee with scheduled dates (subject to change), case numbers and a written follow-up on parking-lot statistics and bump-out history.
