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Resident urges explicit DOT study to explore bike lanes on Boston Post Road
Summary
A resident urged the board to ask the state Department of Transportation to study bike-lane feasibility along Boston Post Road, arguing that some segments are easy candidates for road diets while downtown sections will be harder and changes should be requested explicitly to force DOT analysis.
A resident speaking during public comment urged the Village of Larchmont to make an explicit request to the state Department of Transportation to analyze bike-lane feasibility along segments of Boston Post Road.
The speaker recommended the board consider the corridor in segments: sections farther from downtown may be straightforward candidates for a road diet and bike lanes that would connect Flint Park, downtown and the train station, while the downtown curve and areas near heavy parking will be more difficult and likely require DOT study. He said asking DOT explicitly is important because a later request could be too late to add desired elements after plans are advanced. He also noted that lowering one 35-mph segment to 30 mph requires an explicit request and that modest striping or green bike-lane paint can be relatively low-cost compared with large capital items.
The resident offered to answer questions and encouraged the board to make clear, specific requests to DOT so analyses include the community's priorities.
