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Plattekill board asks NYSDOT for Church Street speed study after police data showing high maximum speeds
Summary
Following resident complaints and police traffic counts, the board approved a resolution requesting an engineering speed study from NYSDOT and the county highway superintendent for Church Street to consider lowering the posted limit.
Residents and police urged the Town of Plattekill Board to seek a professional speed study for Church Street after automated counts and local observations identified high speeds on the roadway.
A department detective summarized the data for the board: "Maximum recorded speed is 65 miles per hour," and that "85% of the traffic was below 40 miles per hour," but that 35 vehicles in the sample exceeded 50 mph. Board members discussed whether the posted limit of 40 mph should be reduced; Supervisor Lendly said the town would request the New York State Department of Transportation traffic safety division and the county highway superintendent conduct an engineering study to evaluate a lower limit.
Supervisor Lendly introduced and moved a resolution (No. 40) requesting an NYSDOT study; the board discussed options including a change to 35 mph or another DOT‑recommended limit. The motion to request the study was made and supported; the transcript records the board advancing the request for DOT review and forwarding results to the highway superintendent for follow‑up.
