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Residents press North Greenbush board for speed humps on Glenmore Road; board asks for data and outreach
Summary
Resident Bill Curley told the Town Board that Glenmore Road turns into a 'racetrack' on drill weekends and urged traffic calming; the board asked for data collection and the police chief and Councilwoman Hoffman agreed to approach the Armory commander about enforcement.
A North Greenbush resident urged the Town Board on April 10 to install traffic-calming measures on Glenmore Road after repeated speeding incidents, and the board responded by requesting data collection and outreach to the Armory.
Why it matters: Glenmore Road is a dead-end street that residents said is used as a high-speed route during weekend drills at the nearby Armory; repeated speeding raises safety concerns for neighbors.
Bill Curley renewed his complaint about speeding, saying the road "is a dead-end and goes straight to the Armory" and that "every weekend for drill it's a racetrack for speeding." He asked whether speed humps could be installed to force drivers to slow down. Chief Keevern said police have visited the site and that enforcement slows some drivers when they see officers, but it does not provide a permanent solution.
Councilman Gordon recommended collecting traffic data so the town could present findings to the county, noting Glenmore Road is a state road and county or state approvals may be required. Councilwoman Hoffman offered to accompany the Chief to speak with the Armory commander about the issue.
Resident Talee Gravin suggested using a speed-hump design that creates a dip rather than a raised bump so plows are not impeded during snow removal. The board did not adopt a physical measure at the meeting; it directed staff and police to pursue data collection and outreach.
Next steps: The board requested traffic data collection and outreach to the Armory commander; the meeting record does not show a formal timeline for follow-up.
