Documents › Board of Trustees Work Session, 2026-01-28

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Also attached to this agenda item: 15%25 Plans Old Post Road 2025-12-22

Presented to Date Old Post Road Traffic Study Board of Trustees January 28, 2026 AGENDA Study Area Existing Transportation Conditions - Traffic volumes - Speeds - Deficiencies Proposed Improvements - New crosswalks - New curb extensions - New curb ramps - New striping STUDY AREA Hunter Place / Lounsbury Road Intersection Michaels Lane Intersection Old Post Road EXISTING TRANSPORTATION CONDITIONS 25 MPH two-lane roadway with a sidewalk on east-side Traffic and speed data collected in September 2025 for 24 hours per day for 7 continuous days - Average daily traffic 1,900 vehicles (low volume road) - 94 percent of vehicles traveled at or below 25 mph - 99 percent of vehicles traveled at or below 30 mph No crashes reported per NYSDOT CLEAR system since 2009 Hunter Place/Lounsbury Road pedestrian crossings - 29 pedestrians during AM peak period (7 AM – 9 AM) - 21 pedestrians during AM peak period (4 PM –6 PM) - Majority of crossings occurred on the east leg (Lounsbury Road) and the north leg (Old Post Road) of the intersection Michaels Lane pedestrian crossings - 7 pedestrians during AM peak period (7 AM – 9 AM) - 9 pedestrians during AM peak period (4 PM –6 PM) - Majority of crossings occurred on the south leg (Old Post Road) of the intersection HUNTER PLACE/LOUNSBURY ROAD DEFICIENCIES No crosswalks Long pedestrian crossing on Lounsbury Road - Lounsbury Road is 22 feet wide but at the pedestrian crossing widens to 58 feet Lounsbury Road STOP bar set back - Poor sight distance Large turn radii - Accommodates high speed turns HUNTERS LANE/LOUNSBURY ROAD PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS Two new crosswalks Curb extensions on Lounsbury Road - Shorter pedestrian crossing distance - Slower vehicle turning speeds - Relocated STOP bars for improved sight distance Pedestrian warning signage STOP sign on Old Post Road to remain HUNTERS LANE/ LOUNSBURY ROAD 15% DESIGN Lounsbury Road crosswalk reduced to 30’ ADA compliant ramps and sidewalk Vehicle swept path analysis performed - 65 Passenger Conventional School Bus - Aerial Fire Truck - Corner radius adjusted accordingly Pedestrian warning signage on northbound approach to Hunter Place - Advanced pedestrian crossing 200’ south of crosswalk Relocated STOP bar improves sight distance - Tree removal recommended HUNTERS LANE/LOUNSBURY ROAD INTERSECTION SIGHT DISTANCE From AASHTO A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets, using a 37 mph 85th percentile speed - 272' sight stopping distance on level roadways - 412' intersection sight distance - Case B-1, left turn from minor road - 355' intersection sight distance - Case B-2, right turn from minor road - 355' intersection sight distance - Case B-3, crossing maneuver Vertex of departure sight triangle on the minor road is 14.5 ft from the edge of the major road traveled way MICHAELS LANE DEFICIENCIES No crosswalks Michaels Lane STOP bar set back - Poor sight distance - Compounded with vegetation obstructions Large turn radii - Accommodates high speed turns MICHAELS LANE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS New crosswalk Curb extensions on Michaels Lane - Improved sight distance - Slower vehicle turning speeds - Pedestrian landing area Pedestrian warning signage Maintain parking at 1 Michaels Lane MICHAELS LANE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS – RETAINING WALL CONSIDERATION Curb extensions on Michaels Lane - Painted - Lower profile - Drainage considerations MICHAELS LANE 15% DESIGN Curb extensions on Michaels Lane - River rock - Traversable concrete curb - Remove asphalt Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons - Advanced pedestrian crossing 200’ south of crosswalk 41’ feet, 2 cars, allotted for parking at 1 Michaels Lane Clearing and grubbing to improve sight distance ADA compliant ramps, sidewalks, and driveways THANK YOU!