OVER 1,000 PEOPLE HAVE SIGNED PETITION URGING NYS TO REPAVE SAW MILL RIVER ROAD IN ELMSFORD IN A LITTLE OVER A WEEK
NUMEROUS POTHOLES, CRATERS, UNSAFE CONDITIONS ON A ROAD OWNED BUT NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED BY NYS
Over 1,000 residents and motorists have signed an online petition organized by Jennifer Glen, who was born and raised in Elmsford asking NYS to repave Saw Mill River Road in Elmsford/Greenburgh. Jennifer started her petition drive a little over a week ago. Attracting more than 1,000 signatures on an online petition in days is very impressive and highlights how upset people are with the condition of this road. According to Jennifer "the NYS owned road is utilized by our local Fire/EMS and Police Departments which poses delayed and unsafe travel conditions. The petition in itself speaks volumes on what residents and businesses want and deserve."This effort speaks volumes on what the residents and business owners of the area want and deserve.
Jennifer received the following e mail from the NYS Department of Transportation mentioning that the road "is not currently on the NYSDOT capital program. This is ridiculous.
Jennifer's petition drive is also endorsed by the Mayor of Elmsford, Robert Williams.
Jennifer mentioned that she won't give up her effort to get the state to repave the road. She has been reaching out to businesses, civic leaders, residents, elected officials and
won't accept no as as answer.
Jennifer Glen is an amazing citizen activist and an inspiration. We need more people to speak out on issues they are concerned about. And to take action. I believe she will be successful
PAUL FEINER
Greenburgh Town Supervisor
Dear Jennifer Glenn:
Thank you for your correspondence to the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) regarding Route 9A in the Village of Elmsford, Town of Greenburgh, Westchester County.
The New York State Department of Transportation strives to balance transportation improvement priorities throughout the seven county Hudson Valley region to achieve the greatest positive impact for the traveling public. Our top priority is to keep the transportation network safe, with a focus on preservation.
Although, Route 9A in the Village of Elmsford, Town of Greenburgh is not currently on the NYSDOT capital program, we will continue to monitor this roadway and conduct maintenance as needed.
It is the mission of the NYSDOT to ensure those who live, work and travel in New York State have a safe, efficient, balanced and environmentally sound transportation system.