Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow Green Map

Additional comments from the Tarrytown Walking Audit, 9/14/14

According to Federal Statistics, this intersection is the most dangerous in Tarrytown, with three pedestrians hit in recent years.

-- Unclear crosswalks, wide intersection to cross
-- Poor sight lines for cars, curb cut for pedestrians not channeled (too wide)
-- Speed limit too high, and there are three different speeds in a very small area (20, 25 & 30).

Possible opportunity:

-- Perhaps a stop light or raised median?

I agree with the suggestion that the crosswalk have a higher visibility design. In addition however, this intersection needs a traffic light. A signalized intersection could safely allow for a reduction in the turning radius, thereby reducing the crossing distance for pedestrians, as cars entering Broadway would no longer need to merge with moving north/south traffic. A "No Turn on Red" regulation should then be adopted once the signal goes in.

So sorry - I forgot to post my name. The above comment is mine!

Claire Davis
Sleepy Hollow

Traffic calming.org has a table on the effectiveness of different approaches to reducing traffic:

http://trafficcalming.org/effectiveness/

Here is some more information from Safe Routes.

http://guide.saferoutesinfo.org/engineering/marked_crosswalks.cfm