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January 9, 1995
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3UP~RViSOFi'S OFFICE
TOVvN OF WAPPINGER
Town Supervisor
Town of Wappinger
P.O. Box 324
Wappingers Falls, New York 12590
Attention:
Reference:
Constance O. Smith
Bell Air LanelTucci
Willwood Drive
Dear Supervisor Smith:
I am in receipt of a copy of a December 18, 1994 letter from Stephen
and Susan Tucci of 17 Bell Air Lane regarding conditions on that
roadway.
After our review, we note that there is a "Stop" sign on Bell Air Lane at
the intersection with Orange Court. This "Stop" sign is in a northerly
direction. There is also a "Stop" sign at Bell Air Lane at its intersection
with Aladdin Court in a northerly direction.
We can see no other location where a "Stop" sign could be conveniently
placed to safely alert oncoming traffic.
As you recall, our general recommendation is not to use "Stop" signs on
main roads as speed control. I also notice in the letter that the resident
requested the Town Board to consider installation of speed bumps. As
you know, this would not be recommended.
As a follow-up to the Wildwood Drive stop sign issue, I have received
numerous telephone calls from the residents in the area.
It seems they feel the "Stop" signs on some of the side street (ie: Dana
Place) do not address the problem of speeding on Wildwood Drive
and/or intersection conditions at New Hackensack Road or Widmer
Road.
I agree that the placement of the "Stop" signs on the side roads do not
effect or improve the conditions cited above, however, it is our opinion
that they are two separate issues.
Joseph E. Paggi,Jr., P.E.
Ernst Martin, Jr., P.E., L.S.
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Constance O. Smith
Re: Bell Air
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January 9, 1995
We were asked to analyze the intersections of the feeder roads as they
intersect Wildwood Drive and make recommendations regarding stop
signs. We have done that, and stand by our recommendations. It is
now the Board's prerogative whether or not they wish to install the
"Stop" signs or not.
The issue of speeding on Wildwood Drive and/or intersection
improvements at New Hackensack and Widmer is separate and should
be researched separately. Possibly the Board could ask the Highway
Superintendent what he is planning on doing at the intersections.
If there are any other questions or comments, please do not hesitate to
contact this office.
Very truly yours,
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Joseph E. Paggi, Jr., P.E.
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cc: Albert P. Roberts, Esq.
Graham Foster