Safety First Feiner

The Edgemont Council reported that sometime this summer, Town Supervisor Paul Feiner decided not to go ahead with plans to have a raised crosswalk installed on Edgemont Road by Crane Pond.  The raised crosswalk would slow the traffic and make it safe for pedestrians to cross the road to get to the pond.

After Edgemont Road was repaved a few years ago, The Greenburgh Police refused to allow the Public Works Department to repaint the crosswalk for safety concerns.  It seems that the Greenburgh Police feel that there are some site distance problems with a painted crosswalk.

Two years ago, the Town Board commissioned a design study and they recommended a "raised crosswalk" like the one on East Hartsdale Avenue by the Hartsdale Metro North station. That crosswalk was installed after a pedestrian was struck by a car at that location. Like East Hartsdale Avenue, Edgemont Road at this location has poor sight lines, a winding road and cars going too fast.

The money for the project was to come from the Town's recreational escrow fund. Both the Town's Planning Board and the parks recreational advisory board approved the use of the funds.

Mr. Feiner said the estimated cost of  $92,240 was $40,000 over budget and has changed his mind on approving the project.

It appears the project is on an indefinite hold. Since your on your own here, keep your eyes open and please drive carefully.

                   Above picture shows raised crosswalk on East Hartsdale Avenue