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This intersection is bad from all sides- People have a hard time turning left from Sitterly onto Woodin because there's no turning lane or signal. People turning onto Sitterly from Woodin have to wait through several lights because traffic backs up at the light to the Crossings. This is very frustrating from all sides, because people turning left onto Sitterly will drive right through the yellow or even red light because only a few cars can turn left at a time (3-7, usually).
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R. ABENDSCHEIN (Guest)
Al Karoly (Registered User)
The Exit 9 Study contracted by CDTC can be found at http://www.cliftonpark.org/townhall/pdf/FullExit9Study.pdf. The issue of the Woodin Rd & Sitterly Rd capacity problems were recognized in the report. The problems at this location are exacerbated by the capacity issues at US 9 and NY 146 during certain times of the day. Sitterly Road as well as Kinns Road have become bypasses for NY 146.
The attachment with a map of the area shows an additional complication. The border between the Towns of Clifton Park & Halfmoon runs through the area in question such that the intersection of Woodin & Sitterly is the responsibility of the Town of Halfmoon and the intersection of The Crossing & Sitterly lies with Clifton Park. It is clear that the operation of these signals need to be coordinated.
Widening Sitterly Rd at the intersection to provide for left turns onto Woodin Rd is an expensive proposition given the need for additional right-of-way and potential utility and traffic signal relocation.
Let me assure you that I will raise your concerns at the Clifton Park Highway Safety Committee meeting on February 17th. At a minimum we can examine the coordination of these signals.
Al Karoly (Registered User)
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Dan Esmond (Registered User)
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