Update on Village Sidewalk Legislation
[UPDATE AFTER THE 3/24 PUBLIC HEARING: The Board tabled the vote. It would like to work out a few more details and clean up some of the wording before finalizing… Read more »
Tag: Pittsford pedestrian safety
Village Board Discussion Considers Ban of Bike Riding on Sidewalks
The Village Board recently proposed legislation that would ban riding bikes on the sidewalks within the Village for anyone over the age of 12. The board has been discussing updating… Read more »
Two New Pedestrian Crossings at Village Gateways
There are two new crosswalks at two entrances to the Village. This may seem like a little thing, but it’s a big deal to us and other pedestrian safety advocates… Read more »
Hooray for the New Pedestrian Refuge on N. Main Street!
The Village of Pittsford has been advocating for a pedestrian island on N. Main Street for years and years. It was recommended in the Active Transportation Plan and it finally… Read more »
Pedestrian Improvements at Church & S. Main in the Village
The Village has been advocating for traffic calming and street design improvements that make it safer to be on foot and bike for decades. Many of the trouble spots identified… Read more »
NYSDOT Plans Improvements to Pedestrian Crossings in Village of Pittsford
Many pedestrian crossings on the main thoroughfares in the Village of Pittsford are slated for some upgrades, courtesy of the New York Department of Transportation. Some of you attended the… Read more »
Pittsford’s Active Transportation Plan Moves Along
Nov 3, 2020 Update: The Village Planning Board completed its Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP) consistency review of the Active Transportation Plan via public hearing on Monday, November 2. The… Read more »
Speeding and Distracted & Aggressive Driving Have Increased During Pandemic Pause
We’ve heard from lots of neighbors about an increase in speeding on our Village streets since the stay-at-home order was issued. Brooke and I live on opposite gateways to the… Read more »
Phase 1 of Pittsford’s East Ave Sidewalk Project Complete!
[Update since we wrote this in 2019: The East Avenue sidewalk is now complete all the way to the Brighton Town Line.] If you haven’t taken a walk on the… Read more »
Pedestrians Need Flags to Get Drivers’ Attention in Pittsford
It frustrates me to no end that pedestrians in the Village of Pittsford, one of the most walkable areas in our region, have to resort to carrying flags in order… Read more »