Date: Tue, 26 May 2015 14:57:11 -0400
From: Daniel Convissor <danielc@panix.com>
To: NYS DOT Region 8 <r08-nysdot@dot.ny.gov>
Cc: Ken Wray <kwray@sleepyhollowny.org>,
	Anthony Giaccio <agiaccio@sleepyhollowny.org>,
	Gregory Camp <gcamp@sleepyhollowny.org>,
	Terrence Murphy <murphy@nysenate.gov>,
	Thomas Abinanti <abinantit@assembly.state.ny.us>
Subject: signal problems at routes 9 & 448

May 26, 2015

Nick Choubah, Regional Traffic Engineer
and William Gorton, Regional Director

NYS Department of Transportation
4 Burnett Blvd
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603

Dear Mr Choubah and Mr Barnet:

Signal repairs and enhancements are needed at the intersections of Route
9 around Route 448.

Sensor Upgrades
---------------
The induction loop sensors are unable to detect bicycles.  They're also
in a general state of disrepair due to construction and pavement
hummocking.  Hummocking will be exacerbated once the thousands of trucks
carrying fill to the Lighthouse Landing construction site begin rolling
through this intersection.

Do note, the Hudson Terrace sensor is currently gone, leaving vehicles
stuck at red lights until someone approaches the intersection from New
Broadway.

I encourage the DOT to install optical sensors as soon as possible for
Hudson Terrace and New Broadway.  These low-volume streets only get a
green signal when occupancy is detected.  This suggestion for optical
sensors is based my observing them performing well for Bellwood /
Pierson Aves (next to Phillipsburg Manor) at Route 9.


Bedford Rd Pedestrian Interval
------------------------------
The pedestrian interval for crossing Route 448 (Bedford Rd) at Route 9
(North Broadway) is currently during North Broadway's main green phase.
This results in significant conflicting movements.  Pedestrians and
motorists would benefit greatly by a minor adjustment.

When New Broadway / Hudson Terrace obtains a green signal, begin the
Bedford Rd pedestrian interval and continue through the main Broadway
green phase.  New Broadway's low volume will significantly reduce
conflicts.  Hudson Terrace traffic has a red light for Bedford Rd.

When pedestrians have requested crossing but no vehicles occupy New
Broadway / Hudson Terr, provide pedestrians a leading interval of a few
seconds.


Pedestrian Signal Signage
-------------------------
The south west corner of Beekman Ave and Route 9 has two pedestrian
buttons.  Signs are needed to indicate which button is for which street.


Sincerely,

Daniel Convissor
26 Maple St
Sleepy Hollow NY 10591

cc: Ken Wray, Mayor, Sleepy Hollow
    Anthony Giaccio, Administrator, Sleepy Hollow
    Gregory Camp, Chief, Police Department, Sleepy Hollow
    Terrence Murphy, NYS Senate
    Thomas Abinanti, NYS Assembly