we actually did it because the dot just confirmed they are making the safety changes we asked for. it feels unreal to see this finally happening after everything but im so glad you all stuck with me through it. keep an eye out next time you drive through because the …
November 25, 2017
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WE, THE UNDERSIGNED, concerned citizens who live in Palisades AND/OR travel on RT 9W through Palisades,
HEREBY URGE the New York State Department of Transportation to take action to correct critical traffic safety issues on RT 9W in the corridor of Palisades, NY:
At intersection of RT 9W and Oak Tree Road:
1). Delayed green light for southbound RT 9W traffic & Advanced green with left turn arrow for Northbound RT 9W traffic
2). Narrow south/west shoulder with curbing and add curb south/east corner for pedestrian safety
3). Make the N-bound bus stop lane/shoulder a Right Turn Only lane (no passing zone)
4). Move the "No Turn on Red" sign next to the traffic light
5). Move pedestrian push button from North corners to South corners
6). Remove "extra" telephone pole on SE corner to improve visibility
On RT 9W:
7). Reduce speed limit from 45mph to 35mph from NYS/NJ border to Sparkill.
(Down very steep winding hill, passing Palisades Swim Club, Lamont Nursery School, through the intersection, passing heavily used RT 9W Market and Tallman Trailhead, Kopec Lane development and residential driveways, heavy deer crossing zone, dangerous curves and exits in and out of SKAE Power, Rockland Country Club, Tallman Park. This is a heavy cyclist and pedestrian zone)
8). Install sidewalks on the East side of RT 9W between the Oak Tree Road intersection and the RT 9W Market
The speed of cars, motorists illegally turning right on red, the swarms of cyclists, residents exiting from driveways, pedestrians crossing RT 9W to the bus, market, library, church, community center, and post office make for dangerous conditions for ALL who travel through Palisades in this corridor of RT 9W. Motorists come from all points north, south, and west.
Since 2008, our complaints have been the same. Above are just a few recommendations from people who travel this corridor every day. Since the last NYS DOT visit in 2011, there are new contributing conditions that warrant safety adjustments: a new housing development, a bustling market and increased car, cyclist and truck traffic. In January and February 2017 alone, there were 7 accidents. This does not reflect the NEAR MISSES that occur EVERY DAY, that fortunately have escaped disastrous outcomes.
We also request safety improvements at RT 340, especially at the intersection of RT 340 and Oak Tree Road.
If you signed our paper petition last spring, thank you! No need to sign this petition
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Updates
Reached 250 supporters
September 18, 2017
Reached 100 supporters
September 15, 2017
77 Comments
I travel this intersection every day S & N. The number of near-misses is frightening. Many, many try to go N around the right of cars turning left and add to that scores of bicyclist who patently ignore lanes and red lights.
Years ago I was in an accident at intersection of rt. 9W and Oak Tree, when a motorist went through the red light. My collar bone was broken, necessitating surgery, and my car was totaled. Glad it wasn't even worse, but I was out of commission for months.
We witnessed a car rolled over just a week ago at night - while attending to the injured driver, my husband and another driver stood at road edge to slow down cars approaching the bend on 9W in order to avoid a car pile up - this road is so dangerous
These are reasonable and absolutely necessary actions that need to be taken. So many near (and not-near accidents could be avoided). The delayed green will save someones life someday. As will moving the No Turn on Red sign. Please take our concerns seriously and make these changes. I live on Heyhoe Woods Rd in Palisades, NY.
The intersection of Oak Tree Rd and Route 9W has been the scene of at least three tragic pedestrian/car deaths in recent years, including both adults and children. Please address this problem. Thank you.
-Orangetown Councilman Denis Troy
Since moving here three years ago it is amazing that the pleas for help @ this intersection takes so long to get attention. I have witnessed many accidents of all levels most recently an OVERTURNED car going North on 9w @ the exit of the long bend at the top of the road (too fast, distracted wet road, animal crossing whatever the case). You cannot wait for a bus in either direction vehicles take the liberty to use the shoulder of the road. In the event a vehicle is turning either east or west traffic doesn't slow down and wait it uses the shoulder to speed right past! The risk to turning traffic and those waiting for the bus is obvious. Speed is always a concern again if you want to make this a overall safe intersection friendly to both pedestrians and vehicles: do more then just listen to the community take action!
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we actually did it because the dot just confirmed they are making the safety changes we asked for. it feels unreal to see this finally happening after everything but im so glad you all stuck with me through it. keep an eye out next time you drive through because the …
November 25, 2017
Final supporters
DO NOT DONATE IF IT ASKS YOU TO!
WE, THE UNDERSIGNED, concerned citizens who live in Palisades AND/OR travel on RT 9W through Palisades,
HEREBY URGE the New York State Department of Transportation to take action to correct critical traffic safety issues on RT 9W in the corridor of Palisades, NY:
At intersection of RT 9W and Oak Tree Road:
1). Delayed green light for southbound RT 9W traffic & Advanced green with left turn arrow for Northbound RT 9W traffic
2). Narrow south/west shoulder with curbing and add curb south/east corner for pedestrian safety
3). Make the N-bound bus stop lane/shoulder a Right Turn Only lane (no passing zone)
4). Move the "No Turn on Red" sign next to the traffic light
5). Move pedestrian push button from North corners to South corners
6). Remove "extra" telephone pole on SE corner to improve visibility
On RT 9W:
7). Reduce speed limit from 45mph to 35mph from NYS/NJ border to Sparkill.
(Down very steep winding hill, passing Palisades Swim Club, Lamont Nursery School, through the intersection, passing heavily used RT 9W Market and Tallman Trailhead, Kopec Lane development and residential driveways, heavy deer crossing zone, dangerous curves and exits in and out of SKAE Power, Rockland Country Club, Tallman Park. This is a heavy cyclist and pedestrian zone)
8). Install sidewalks on the East side of RT 9W between the Oak Tree Road intersection and the RT 9W Market
The speed of cars, motorists illegally turning right on red, the swarms of cyclists, residents exiting from driveways, pedestrians crossing RT 9W to the bus, market, library, church, community center, and post office make for dangerous conditions for ALL who travel through Palisades in this corridor of RT 9W. Motorists come from all points north, south, and west.
Since 2008, our complaints have been the same. Above are just a few recommendations from people who travel this corridor every day. Since the last NYS DOT visit in 2011, there are new contributing conditions that warrant safety adjustments: a new housing development, a bustling market and increased car, cyclist and truck traffic. In January and February 2017 alone, there were 7 accidents. This does not reflect the NEAR MISSES that occur EVERY DAY, that fortunately have escaped disastrous outcomes.
We also request safety improvements at RT 340, especially at the intersection of RT 340 and Oak Tree Road.
If you signed our paper petition last spring, thank you! No need to sign this petition
DO NOT DONATE IF ASKED
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
September 18, 2017
Reached 100 supporters
September 15, 2017
77 Comments
I have lived in Rockland County for almost 30 years. Several years ago, a dear, dear friend's husband was killed in an accident VERY close to the 9W/Oak Tree Road intersection. Somebody PLEASE pay attention to this petition.
I travel this intersection every day S & N. The number of near-misses is frightening. Many, many try to go N around the right of cars turning left and add to that scores of bicyclist who patently ignore lanes and red lights.
Years ago I was in an accident at intersection of rt. 9W and Oak Tree, when a motorist went through the red light. My collar bone was broken, necessitating surgery, and my car was totaled. Glad it wasn't even worse, but I was out of commission for months.
We witnessed a car rolled over just a week ago at night - while attending to the injured driver, my husband and another driver stood at road edge to slow down cars approaching the bend on 9W in order to avoid a car pile up - this road is so dangerous
These are reasonable and absolutely necessary actions that need to be taken. So many near (and not-near accidents could be avoided). The delayed green will save someones life someday. As will moving the No Turn on Red sign. Please take our concerns seriously and make these changes. I live on Heyhoe Woods Rd in Palisades, NY.
The intersection of Oak Tree Rd and Route 9W has been the scene of at least three tragic pedestrian/car deaths in recent years, including both adults and children. Please address this problem. Thank you.
-Orangetown Councilman Denis Troy
Since moving here three years ago it is amazing that the pleas for help @ this intersection takes so long to get attention. I have witnessed many accidents of all levels most recently an OVERTURNED car going North on 9w @ the exit of the long bend at the top of the road (too fast, distracted wet road, animal crossing whatever the case). You cannot wait for a bus in either direction vehicles take the liberty to use the shoulder of the road. In the event a vehicle is turning either east or west traffic doesn't slow down and wait it uses the shoulder to speed right past! The risk to turning traffic and those waiting for the bus is obvious. Speed is always a concern again if you want to make this a overall safe intersection friendly to both pedestrians and vehicles: do more then just listen to the community take action!
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I have lived in Rockland County for almost 30 years. Several years ago, a dear, dear friend's husband was killed in an accident VERY close to the 9W/Oak Tree Road intersection. Somebody PLEASE pay attention to this petition.