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: walkability
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 »
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 »
Coming Soon(ish): State St Bridge Rehabilitation & Pedestrian Improvements
[UPDATE: Second NYSDOT Public Information Session will be held on February 13th, 5 – 6:30PM at the Library. See details below] The State Street bridge is getting a makeover in 2021. Those… Read more »
Bike Like Your Grandma is on that Sidewalk
You’ll see these “Yield to Pedestrians” stencils popping up on sidewalks around the Village. The goal is to remind those riding on the sidewalk to be mindful that pedestrians have… Read more »
Monroe Ave Bus Will Still Service Village of Pittsford
RTS unanimously approved its proposed Reimagine RTS service plan today. To read the background on the RTS redesigned service plan, go to our previous posts: Update on Pittsford’s Place In… Read more »
Cyclist Hit on N. Main St in Village Saturday
A cyclist was hit at the crossing at N. Main Street and Schoen Place Saturday morning just before 10. That was the same day as the Pittsford Regatta and Paddle… Read more »