There have been a number of pedestrian accidents in recent months within the town of Greenburgh and around the region. Two fatalities in recent months. Six separate pedestrian accidents in different sections of the town . Greenburgh is not alone. Earlier this week lohud.com published a very interesting article (see link below) highlighting the pedestrian deaths that have recently occurred in Westchester, Rockland and Putnam Counties. The link to the article is below.
In the coming weeks a citizens traffic safety committee will be formed by the town. The committee will work with town officials and identify initiatives that should be considered to make our community safer. Last year the Town Board appropriated significant funds in the 2020 budget for traffic calming/pedestrian safety initiatives.
As part of our survey monkey initiative (another initiative the town recently started to get community feedback on issues of importance) our Survey monkey coordinators came up with a list of questions concerning pedestrian/motorist safety. Please take a minute or two to respond to the questions. One interesting question that was proposed by a resident: Should the Town to pass an ordinance requiring all residents to wear bright clothing/ reflectors in the evening with violators of said ordinance being subject to fines?
If you have other suggestions please feel free to e mail me at pfeiner@greenburghny.com. If you’d like to be a part of our traffic safety committee when it is formed please also advise. Please respond to the survey monkey questionnaire by Tuesday afternoon. Results will be shared with town officials and with the community.
Thank you for your participation.
PAUL FEINER
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RYSQXND
https://www.lohud.com/story/news/local/2020/01/14/pedestrian-deaths-westchester-rockland-putnam-improve-safety/4417915002/
Constituent out reach survey #3 - Regarding Traffic Safety |
1. When you walk in the evening do you:
Always wear bright clothing
Sometimes wear bright clothing
Never wear bright clothing—don’t think about the dangers of motorists not seeing me walking
2. In the evening do you:
Always walk with a reflector or flashlight
Sometimes walk with a reflector or flashlight
Never walk with a reflector or flashlight
3. If you are a motorist and driving in the evening do you:
Always looking for pedestrians walking on the street with dark clothing
Sometimes look out for pedestrians walking on the street
Never look for pedestrians walking on the street
4. If you receive a phone call while you are in the car will you:
Always pick up the phone
Sometimes pick up the phone
Never pick up the phone
5. As a motorist do you get distracted with:
On your phone
Changing radio station
Other
6. In light of the recent pedestrian deaths and accidents, would you like the Town to pass an ordinance requiring all residents to wear bright clothing/ reflectors in the evening with violators of said ordinance being subject to fines?
Yes
No
7. Would you support a sidewalk in front of your home, if it would make the community more pedestrian friendly?
Yes
No
8. Do you ever use your cell phone while driving?
Always
Sometimes
Very infrequently
Never
9. Have you ever had a close call with a driver or pedestrian during the evening (an almost accident)?
Yes
No
To answer these questions click here
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RYSQXND
Here are the results of last week’s survey regarding post service:
