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The Jogging Jeweler #30

The Jogging Jeweler #30

This video is an edited video of about 30 minutes at the intersection of Route 9 and Oak/Clinton Streets in Dobbs Ferry. This video is not taken during heavy traffic, but is to demonstrate the craziness that can ensue at this particular location. 

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The Jogging Jeweler #29

The Jogging Jeweler #29

The Jogging Jeweler

|TONIGHT - Route 9 Meeting |

A quick blog post to remind everyone that tonight in the first Route 9 Design plan meeting. Details listed below...

Today: 7PM - 9PM

Want to know more?

What if I can not attend?

  • Email me your comments, suggestions, and concerns! thejoggingjeweler@gmail.com
  • Email the #route9 Project directly: info@route9active.org
  • Attend THIS Sat 6/17, 1PM - 3PM - Warner Library
    121 North Broadway, Tarrytown, NY 10591
  • Follow their Facebook page
  • Tune into The Jogging Jeweler Facebook Page TONIGHT for LIVE updates!

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The Jogging Jeweler #28

The Jogging Jeweler #28

The Jogging Jeweler

|NEW POV for Dobbs Ferry Crosswalks |

This blog's readers amaze me!! Another reader sent in imagery of what crosswalks could look like in Dobbs Ferry. See images below - I'll discuss each as we go. 

The Jogging Jeweler - Route 9, Dobbs Ferry High School, Pedestrian Safety, Safe Routes

Location: Route 9 in front of Dobbs Ferry High School (DFHS)

Problems:

  1. Multi-lane Route 9 offers pedestrians no safe haven when crossing
  2. Multi-lane Route 9 promotes higher speeds by drivers, they think it is a road - when actually it is a street coming through our villages. 
  3. Drop-Off/ Pick-Up at DFHS causes traffic flow problems and pedestrian safety issues.
  4. Crosswalk locations are ill-placed and not enough.

Solutions:

  1. Add turn lanes.
  2. Add pedestrian refuge islands.
  3. Re-direct traffic flow in front of DFHS.
  4. More, better placed crosswalks.

Tackling the OCA

The Jogging Jeweler - Route 9, the Old Croton Aqueduct, Pedestrian Safety

Location: Route 9 in Dobbs Ferry where the OCA crosses

Problems:

  1. Multi-lane Route 9 offers pedestrians no safe haven when crossing
  2. Multi-lane Route 9 promotes higher speeds by drivers, they think it is a road - when actually it is a street coming through our villages. 
  3. Crosswalk location is ill-placed and not enough.
  4. Coming from Hastings, the OCA is not visible, putting pedestrians at risk.

Solutions:

  1. Add pedestrian refuge islands.
  2. Extend curbs to reduce speeds & shorten distance crossed by pedestrians
  3. More, better placed crosswalks.
  4. Add blinking pedestrian crossing signal to indicate pedestrian usage.

 The Jogging Jeweler - The Old Croton Aqueduct, Pedestrian Safety, Dobbs Ferrry

Location: Elm where the OCA crosses

Problems:

  1. OCA can not be seen by drivers.
  2. No crosswalk.
  3. Pedestrians can not see drivers & vice versa.

Solutions:

  1. Extend curbs to narrow road & slow drivers.
  2. Add a crosswalk.
  3. Extended curbs allow pedestrians visibility to oncoming traffic & drivers can see pedestrians.

Main St AreaThe Jogging Jeweler - Elm at Main in Dobbs Ferry

Birds-Eye View of Elm Crosswalks

The Jogging Jeweler - Elm St & Main St in Dobbs Ferry, Pedestrian Safety

Street preview

Location: Elm St & Main St

Problems:

  1. No crosswalk.
  2. Pedestrians can not see drivers & vice versa.

Solutions:

  1. Add a crosswalk.
  2. Extend curbs to shorten crossing distance.
  3. Extended curbs allow pedestrians visibility to oncoming traffic & drivers can see pedestrians.

 An Overview of Needed Crosswalks

To demonstrate the entirety of all the crosswalks needed in the downtown area of Dobbs Ferry the following images demonstrate the locations crosswalks should be placed for optimal safety and higher levels of visibility of pedestrians. 

Cedar Street 

The Jogging Jeweler - Cedar St Crosswalk locations in Dobbs Ferry, Pedestrian Safety

North End of Main Street + OCA crossings

The Jogging Jeweler - Main St in Dobbs Ferry, Pedestrian Safety

South End of Main Street + OCA Crossings

The Jogging Jeweler - South End of Main Street in Dobbs Ferry, Pedestrian Safety

All together now...

The Jogging Jeweler - All Suggested Crosswalks in Dobbs Ferry, Pedestrian Safety

What can we do?

  • See something you like?? ....talk about it! Share it on Facebook! Write the BOT, Mayor, Rivertowns Enterprise!
  • Visualize....Convenient + Safe = More people walking = Village & local businesses thriving! So, before "Those pesky crosswalks take up parking"  which I've heard a few (dozen) times...Realize some of our parking spaces are over-sized and can be slightly reduced to invest in the safety of our residents (think cute, small children) crossing the streets. 
  • About Route 9... COME to the meetings on June 15th & June 17th
  • Wave... If a driver has stopped a short little hand raise to acknowledge & give thanks.

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The Jogging Jeweler #27

The Jogging Jeweler #27

The Jogging Jeweler

| Rt 9 Public Meeting Details |

Sidenote: HAPPY GLOBAL RUNNING DAY! :-)

I'll be out this afternoon celebrating Running Day.

PS - I love the honks, waves, and cheers, it makes pushing my faithful sidekick (who weighs 45lbs these days) much easier! Just stay safe!!

The more important news...

Nelson Nygaard, transportation engineers, will attend the Route 9 meetings on June 15th & 17th. They will present a brief introduction to the project and then provide an open and informal setting for the sharing of ideas. They plan to staff four stations for attendees to provide input, ideas, comments, and suggestions. There will also be choices that people can make to articulate their preferences. These stations will have an illustration board to post notes and stickers. 

What can we do?

  • Come prepared - Bring notes on problems & solutions.
  • Participate - This is your opportunity to provide input on a state road! Carpe diem!
  • Be Open - Expect different experiences, perspectives, and knowledge - there could be many solutions or combinations that solve a problem.
  • Ask Questions - Bring your thinking caps, engage with people from other villages, and ask them questions. 

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