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Village sets hearing on no‑left‑turn pilot near Ridge Street Elementary to ease school pickup congestion
Summary
Trustees set an Aug. 11 public hearing on a proposed local law prohibiting certain left turns on North Ridge/Bridal Street during school pickup to improve traffic flow and emergency access; the proposal is described as a pilot and will be reviewed with the school district.
The board announced a public hearing for Aug. 11, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. on a draft local law to prohibit specified left turns on North Ridge/Bridal Street near Ridge Street Elementary School as a pilot to relieve afternoon pickup congestion and improve emergency access.
Administrator Chris described the problem: “left turns are your enemy,” he said, explaining that restricting selected left turns should reduce queuing that blocks traffic and could impede emergency vehicles. Chris said staff met with the school superintendent and principal and that the pilot would be reviewed after the school year begins; signage locations and coordination with residents were discussed.
Trustees approved scheduling the public hearing and emphasized that any changes would be reversible and could be adjusted if the pilot produces negative impacts on neighborhood streets.
