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Residents press town on removal of two West Hempstead bus stops as board moves to remove signage
Summary
Residents questioned the town’s plan to remove signage for two West Hempstead bus stops, citing reliance on transit and rising fuel costs. Town staff said the town controls signage but not NICE Bus routes; signage removal follows route eliminations by the county/operator.
Council members on the Town of Hempstead Board moved to close and adopt a local law to repeal signage for two bus stops in West Hempstead after a string of public questions and a town explanation of the change.
At a public hearing on Item 5, multiple residents asked why signs would be removed if people still rely on buses. Jan Goldstein of East Meadow said many constituents "rely on buses to get to and from work" and asked whether any study of ridership had been done and what the town would do for people who depend on transit.
Robin Murphy of the town’s transportation unit responded that the town…
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