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Not able to see to proceed thur stop sign safely Open

150 Northern Pines Rd Gansevoort, NY 12831, USA - Town of Wilton

crossing northeren pines road via Gailor road from west to east not able to see on coming traffic heading south on Northeren Pines. Due to snow banks in winter and high weeds in summer also gailor road very low...poor design. Please fix before I get killed!

2011-01-31 · Reported by Alonzo (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
- Opinionated (Guest)
  
  What do you propose they do? Have you called the town and asked that they adjust where they put snow on that corner? Who owns the property of the "weeds" which you can't see around? Isn't it the farm on that corner?
  
  2011-07-25 · Flag Flagged
- Me (Guest)
  
  Northern Pines is a county rd and Gailor a town rd. I asked the town to cut the weeds down at the intersection and they said call the county but the town came out and cut it anyway.
  
  2012-06-20 · Flag Flagged
- me (Guest)
  
  This needs to be a four way stop!!
  Another Accident at the corner...... Saratoga County Came out & cut back hi grass after the accident.....still unalbe to see southbond traffic on Northern Pines! They came back and cut it when I told them I still could not see to cross safely.
  
  How can we get the changed to a Four Way STOP?
  
  2013-06-18 · Flag Flagged
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Pedestrians not using crosswalks- cutting out from parked cars Open

Broad St - Waterford

Too often pedestrians are walking across street not using the traffic lights or crosswalks. to get to one of the two local diners. I have seen too many close calls.. I am troubled by this, because it is a main truck route , Someone is going to get severely injured or killed. probably right in front of the police station and it will be blamed on the unsuspecting driver.

2013-06-18 · Reported by concerned Waterford citizen (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
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The intersection at Locust Grove Road and Denton Road needs a reduced speed l... Open

20 Locust Grove Road - Saratoga Springs

Currentyly the posted speed limit is 40 miles per hour and 45 miles per hour on Locust Grove Road and Denton Road, respectively. This is a country residential and recreational neightorhood, where there are no sidewalks or usable shoulders. There are many walkers, joggers and bicyclists that use this area for recreation and they are required to use these roads. In addition, the Skidmore baseball field and Saratoga Polo Field are recreational venues located on Denton Road, where many pedestrians congregate.

The increased number of traffic lights within the City of Saratoga Springs have encouraged motorists to change their travel route to take this neighborhood of back roads to avoid the congestion within the city. The block encompassing the area accessed by Locust Grove Road, Denton Road, Bloomfield Road and Daniels Road has become a major traffic thoroughfare. In addition, the driveway for the Stewart's Ice Cream Plant , located at the intersection of Locust Grove Road and Denton Road is in use for the ingress and egress of their employees and service vehicles to access the plant. This has created an industrial influence to the residential zoned neighborhood, which is adding to the current traffic condition.

This block of concern is a country residential zoned neighborhood, where the roads were not designed to handle the current flow of traffic and at the current posted speed limits, creating a very dangerous situation for pedestrians, residents and motorists.

A reduction of the speed limit from 40 and 45 miles per hour to 30 miles per hour with the addition of a four way stop sign at the intersection of Locust Grove Road and Denton Road is needed.

2013-06-14 · Reported by Jeffrey Brown (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
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  I agree totally the walkers on this road are older citizens and they have to walk on the road which makes it hard to go around with other cars coming down the road besides theres been a lot of acidents at that intersection ............brian
  
  2013-06-17 · Flag Flagged
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Dangerous entrance from Newton Ave onto Washington St / Route 29. Open

17 Newton Ave Saratoga Springs, NY - Saratoga Springs

Due to uncut, very high grass approximately 3 feet tall which is obstructing the view of oncoming traffic onto Washinton St/ Route 29 from Newton Ave and the same thing on Bensonhurst Ave it is very dangerous to drive. You have to get too far out onto Washington St to see oncoming traffic. This is a very busy area and dangerous.

2013-06-12 · Reported by Anonymous · Share · Flag Flagged
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very dangerous be very careful making that left turn Open

218-220 County Road 67 Saratoga Springs, NY 12866, USA - Saratoga County

very bad corner, driving west from Stafford bridge its very hard to see the traffic coming from the south on the right, cars come very fast from the right/south side, by the time you see the vehicles its almost to late... had plenty of close calls...yield signs need to be replaced with stop signs before there is a very bad accident if there has not been one there already...very dangerous area traffic in that area is increasing need stop signs on each corner

2011-08-22 · Reported by Doug Halterman (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
- sally germain (Guest)
  
  should read driving east from the west/ Staffords Bridge going east.....Just recently I was forced off the road by a dump truck because He was flying and I could not see past the trees to my right ...should be a 3 way stop sign there...seen way to many near misses there...
  
  2013-06-11 · Flag Flagged
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Dangerous Intersection Open

1 Gilbert Rd Saratoga Springs, NY 12866, USA - Saratoga Springs

This intersection should have a traffic signal tied to the existing traffic signal or the Gilbert Road should be diverted to the oppsite side of the Stewart's shop so creates a
standard 4 way intersection with a single traffic light.

2010-06-22 · Reported by Rick Werneburg (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
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- barb (Guest)
  
  The road behind Stewart's is private property, it would have to be designated public domaine. Another circle would not be the answer. We have way too many on route 9 and there are many people who get confused and cannot navigate them properly. The simplest and cheapest way is to add another light and sync it to the one on the corner of Lake and Wibel.
  Let's get it done already!!!
  
  2011-07-18 · Flag Flagged
- Peku (Guest)
  
  This is an example of why our current form of government does not work. The commissioners are only in office for 2 year terms. They can avoid having to make any long term investment and just maintain the status quo. I do not think that even a major accident will spur them into action. They are not invested in the long haul. We need government officials that think beyond their term or we need to change the form of government.
  
  2011-07-18 · Flag Flagged
- Barb (Guest)
  
  If that would unblock the stalemate then I'll vote for it when it finally is put on the ballot.
  
  2011-07-18 · Flag Flagged
- Rick W. (Guest)
  
  I had another near miss at this intersection last week. Even knowing it a bad spot people pull out onto Route 29 right in front of you. They have no choice or they would be sitting on Wiibel Ave. forever waiting for a break in traffic. Fix This Now! With all the new construction in the area the problem is getting worst.
  
  2013-06-08 · Flag Flagged
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Construction Lane Striping Faded Open

422-424 Broadway Saratoga Springs, NY 12866, USA - Saratoga Springs

The construction lane striping is badly faded in front of Lillians. Southbound right lane vehicles are forcing left lane traffic directly into northbound lane. I witnessed it twice in the past 3 days. There is a high risk of serious accident at this location because of the poor condition of road markings here.

2013-03-09 · Reported by Gene Colwell (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
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  Call Sonny Bonacio's it's his crew doing the work.
  
  2013-03-17 · Flag Flagged
- Gene Colwell (Guest)
  
  Still not striped
  
  2013-06-08 · Flag Flagged
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Proper solution for Gilbert Open

Gilbert Rd & 29 Saratoga Springs, NY - Saratoga Springs

Any solution will cost money so why not do it right? Re-route Gilbert behind Stewarts to meet 29 directly across from Weibel. Then you are not forever messing with double traffic lights or a huge roundabout.

2012-09-04 · Reported by Jack (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
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Chaotic four way stop. Open

Intersection Of Circular. Nelson And High Rock. St Saratoga Springs, NY 12866, USA - Saratoga Springs

This problem occurs at the four way stop where Circular St. and Nelson Ave. terminate at High Rock Ave. Granted it's an odd configuration. The problem I often encounter is trying to turn left from High Rock onto Nelson when driving toward downtown. Drivers coming down Circular turning right on High Rock seem to think they always have the right of way. This results in many close calls for those turning onto Nelson when it is that drivers turn to go. Short of installing traffic lights at this intersection I believe signage on Circular warning drivers that cars may be turning left onto Nelson in front of them might help this situation. Other solutions might include better enforcement of traffic rules by the police or as a last resort solution making Nelson Ave one way eliminating that turn option.

2012-06-11 · Reported by Tom Gaughan (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
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  This issue remains the same.
  
  2013-06-07 · Flag Flagged
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Dangerous left turn out of Crescent St on to Route 9 Open

Village At Saratoga - Saratoga Springs

Traffic gets heavy and people trying to make left out of Crescent St onto Route 9 get frustrated with long waits. Have this month saw two close calls when drivers "made a run for it."

2013-05-20 · Reported by Anonymous · Share · Flag Flagged
- AvoidanceBehavior (Guest)
  
  Yup, no left turns here for me!
  
  2013-05-20 · Flag Flagged
- Fran Kelly (Guest)
  
  Taking a left from Route 9 onto Crescent is equally frightening. Since there is no turning lane, and not always a green arrow, you pray none of the cars speeding behind you plow into your car as you look for a break in the oncoming traffic to make the turn.
  
  2013-05-20 · Flag Flagged
- bob (Guest)
  
  yea the state put turn lanes in for the dance hall thats never used and nothing for Crescent Street thats very busy
  
  2013-05-23 · Flag Flagged
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No left turn into Stewart's from Northline Road Open

Northline Road @ Rte 50 - North Ballston Spa

Although there is a small sign designating a "no left turn," drivers continually impede westbound traffic on Northline Road waiting for an opening in the westbound traffic. Increase the size of the sign and have more police presence there, especially during the morning and afternoon rush.

2013-06-04 · Reported by No left turn (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
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Signalization will not recognize bicycles at the light Open

Veterans Way At The Cv Whitney Arterial Saratoga Springs, NY - Saratoga Springs

I have waited thru complete signalization cycles, with every car getting an opportunity to pass thru this intersection, but not getting a "green light" when on my bicycle. I a trying to cross the Arterial (since bicycles are prohibited from it) to reach Gick Road, but unless a car pulls up behind me to activate the "green light" for Northbound traffic on Veterans Way.

2012-09-21 · Reported by Jim Zack (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
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- Jim Zack (Guest)
  
  YouTube video documents this problem:
  
  2013-05-24 · Flag Flagged
- Jim Zack (Guest)
  
  Sorry, Above video didn't take with YouTube. Here's a replacement video documenting the problem:
  
  2013-06-04 · Flag Flagged
- Jim Zack (Guest)
  
  Here's a new twist on the signal. I press the pedestrian cross button, return to my place in the traffic lane next to a right-turning bus who is waiting for the green signal. The ped crossing light goes off, but we still have a red light. The video says the rest:
  
  2013-06-04 · Flag Flagged
- Al Karoly
  
  This location is actually the responsibility of NYSDOT, not the City of Saratoga Springs. Bicycle detection is problematic, especially with the lack of ferrous metals on high end bikes. That still does not explain the lack of detection for the bus. I will refer this issue to them.
  
  2013-06-04 · Flag Flagged
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Difficult to see turning left from Adams Road onto Rowland St Open

Adams Road And Rowland St - Saratoga County

The brush, and tree limbs are so over grown it is making it difficult to see traffic when turning left onto Rowland St from Adams Road. Please trim the brush back.

2013-06-03 · Reported by Overgrown brush and tree limbs (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
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Sign blocking vision Open

49 Deer Run Drive - Milton

The sign at Jay's Bar and Grill needs the bottom removed; you cannot see on-coming traffic, making it difficult to get off Deer Run Drive without inching into the middle of Geyser Road.

2013-05-02 · Reported by Accident waiting to happen (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
- Running Deer 1 (Guest)
  
  Guess there will have to be a couple of accidents before anything gets done. Pitiful.
  
  2013-06-02 · Flag Flagged
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Left Hand Green Arrow Needed Open

Broadway And Church Street - Saratoga Springs

There needs to be a left turn green arrow at this light. With pedestrians crossing the street and people trying to turn left in the face of up coming traffic quickly, it creates a dangerous and inconvienient situation. The problem has gotten worse with the opening of the Price Chopper, and will just get worse when the new movie theaters and shopping area are finished.

2013-05-20 · Reported by Anonymous · Share · Flag Flagged
- Broadway Pedestrian (Guest)
  
  The best thing would be to make it pedestrian traffic only from Congress St. to Lake Avenue. Burlington has Church Street done that way and Cape May also has a pedestrian walkway, and it works really well. How nice it would be to be able to walk peacefully down the street.
  
  2013-05-20 · Flag Flagged
- joanne Klepetar (Guest)
  
  this has been an issue for along time. put in a left turn light and mark the pavement as well. traffic will move more smoothly. perhaps when the next parking lot is built they can finally close part of broadway to vehicular traffic. how sweet that would be!
  
  2013-05-21 · Flag Flagged
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Slower traffic keep right Archived

2340-2374 Ballston Ave Ballston Spa, NY 12020, USA - Saratoga Springs

Where lanes between Ballston Spa and Saratoga on Route 50 turn into four lanes, slower traffic needs to keep right. Years ago, there was a sign at both ends of highway (both coming from saratoga going south on Rt 50 and coming from Ballston going north on rt 50) where lanes turn into four lanes that said "slower traffic keep right" Where did those signs go. It seems people don't understand that you pass on left, and if you are the slower person...you get in right lane. Can someone ask the state why they were removed? It really is maddening that people do not know enough to pull over if they are the slower vehicle. Thank you

2012-01-15 · Reported by L.B. (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
- Al (Guest)
  
  This is the same issue that occurs frequently on the Northway and other multi-lane roads as well. It is either a lack of respect or plain ignorance of the law. Maybe if the DOT would post excerpts of basic traffic laws on those big electronic signs instead of just 'travel times' maybe drivers would be reminded.
  
  2012-01-16 · Flag Flagged
- Saratoga Girl
  
  Yes that would be a good use of those signs. But...why not a sign for those too ignorant to know the laws that say "slower traffic keep right" I remember they used to be on roads. It may help a bit.
  
  2013-01-14 · Flag Flagged
- Closed LB (Guest)
  
  I think things along this stretch will never be fixed. am closing issue
  
  2013-05-12 · Flag Flagged
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Great place for a round about Open

35-65 Northline Road Ballston Spa, NY 12020, USA - Saratoga County

This intersection gets pretty backed up with traffic in the mornings and rush hour. A traffic circle would keep traffic flowing smoothly.

2012-12-19 · Reported by Anonymous · Share · Flag Flagged
- Paul Ruger
  
  I don't know if a round about would be possible, but they could put in a turning lane from Old Post Rd.
  
  2012-12-20 · Flag Flagged
- Josh (Guest)
  
  I was just about to ask for a traffic circle here
  
  2013-01-26 · Flag Flagged
- Mike M. (Guest)
  
  Absolutely need a round-about here!!!!
  
  2013-05-26 · Flag Flagged
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Bike Path Desperately Needed on Grand Ave Ext Open

431 Grand Ave Saratoga Springs, NY - Saratoga Springs

What will it take to have a bike / walking / jogging path created along Grand Avenue Extension west of West Avenue? This road runs East/West so it has the morning sun in your eyes as kids are headed to school and the afternoon sun in your eyes on the way home from school. It is unsafe and as more and more housing developments go up - traffic is increasing! Something needs to change soon!

2012-09-23 · Reported by Grand Ave Advocate (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
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  The Saratoga Kid, yes it is that important!!!
  
  2012-10-06 · Flag Flagged
- Goodehands (Guest)
  
  This Is VERY important. I live on Grand, the traffic has increased tremendesly over the last 10 years. Why do we always have to wait until someone gets hurt to respond?
  
  2012-10-07 · Flag Flagged
- Sad Saratogian (Guest)
  
  Doesn't look like this will ever get anyones attention. I'm not sure about this whole see, click, fix approach. Seems like the only issue's that get any action are those that are politically motivated. Very unfortunate as this is truly something Saratoga should and would appreciate. Interesting that Milton is installing bike / walking paths around every corner but Saratoga isn't.
  
  2012-12-23 · Flag Flagged
- So sad.... (Guest)
  
  Doesn't look like this will ever get anyones attention. I'm not sure about this whole see, click, fix approach. Seems like the only issue's that get any action are those that are politically motivated. Very unfortunate as this is truly something Saratoga should and would appreciate. Interesting that Milton is installing bike / walking paths around every corner but Saratoga isn't.
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Oversized trucks on City streets Open

Corner Of Washington And Broadway Saratoga Springs, NY - Saratoga Springs

The illegal traffic of oversized 53-foot Special Dimension Vehicles (SDV) tractor-trailers continues hourly through the downtown and at the Washington St & Broadway intersection. These rigs are not sanctioned for our downtown and anyone standing on that corner or sitting in Starbucks can watch trucks climbing the sidewalk making their way up Washington. A few years back, the city dropped the curbs and prohibited parking at this corner, benefiting the trucks over the pedestrians. It's time to put the trucks back on their DOT designated routes. Anyone seeing the numbers 53 on a trailer in town is watching an illegal truck. If PS started occasionally checking manifests (for through trucking of all trucks) and watching out for the big 53 SDV, much of this traffic would fade by way of the truckers’ grapevine.

2013-03-05 · Reported by MA (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
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  53 foot long trailers have designated routes around the city but they are not enforced. Maybe we need a "free cafe latte" contest at Starbucks by those in the windows watching all the trucks making their turn onto the sidewalk and onto an undesignated roadway? Cars are forever made to back up in traffic to accomodate these rigs and that can't be good. The "officially sanctioned" truck routes need to be revisited with new signage replacing those that have disappeared over time. If large trucks have business within the city, they unfortunately must travel on the roads, but an ocassional check of manifests would stop many from taking a shortcut. Public Safety is the route you want to go ..again.
  
  2013-03-28 · Flag Flagged
- Max (Guest)
  
  The long trucks hopping the curb at Starbucks and forcing cars to back up down Washington is an hourly occurance. The City needs to revisit their "truck routes" replacing signs that have disappeared over time. Through trucking can be discouraged by the occassional inspections of manifests and the posting of load limits on roadways. Yes Mary, as staterd, this can be done .. let your PS officials know that you support their diligence to this matter.
  
  2013-03-28 · Flag Flagged
- SaratogaJim (Guest)
  
  When I moved up here over 20 years ago this was an issue even back then. There used to be these enormous trucks filled with logs trying to navigate their way through town and I could never figure out where the sawmill was in the city.
  
  The laws to mitigate this issue are on the books. Many of these trucks have legitimate business to conduct in town but it seems impossible that they all do.
  
  2013-03-28 · Flag Flagged
- John (Guest)
  
  Trucks with legitamite business in town will have manifests. Oversized trucks that do not and are prevented by DOT from some roads need to cited every once in a while to spread the message that our enforcers are out there. The only legitamate business a tandem logging truck has for driving down Washington Street from 29 instead of staying on its designmated route to 50 N is a lack of signage and enforcement. These heavy trucks are destroying our streets andf our foundations.
  
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SB left turn lane @ S. Bway & Crescent Ave Open

3440 S Broadway Ave Saratoga Springs, NY 12866, USA - Saratoga Springs

Every day, while I wait at the light to turn left onto Crescent Avenue, I in fear of being crashed into by southbound traffic excellerating speed from the light at the Avenue of the Pines traffic light. Traffic is going way too fast for that section of road. During the time DOT was reconstructing that entryway to the city, they HAD a left turn lane, but once everything was finished, the left turn lane was REMOVED! BRING IT BACK before there are some major fatalities!! It makes no sense to have a left turn lane into the Lincoln Baths and Dance Museum, but none at a major roadway to the Racino!

2011-01-02 · Reported by Barbara Hatlee (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
- Johnny (Guest)
  
  We all totally agree with this well-written comment about the lack of a turn lane. Trucks come speeding up behind you, even when you have your turn signals on, then at the last minute they veer away, just missing a collision with you and the car in the right lane.
  Whoever designed this stretch of road was a real amateur.
  
  2011-01-02 · Flag Flagged
- Gene (Guest)
  
  Thank you Barbara:
  What were the people thinking when they put turn lanes to the bath houses, where one or two cars a day go, and no turn lane on one of the busiest intersections in the city.
  
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East High St. & Nostalgia Open

242 E High St Malta, NY 12020, USA - Saratoga County

Very dangerous intersection leaving Nostalgia onto East High St. Trees and bushes to the west of Nostalgia require some trimming to create visibility of oncoming traffic on East High St.

2010-04-16 · Reported by Bill Rhude (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
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Intersection of Ballston Ave. and Lincoln Ave Open

115 Ballston Avenue - Saratoga Springs

This intersection is a death trap at all hours of the day and night, its bad under perfect conditions but what makes it dangerous is so many motorists don't use their directional signals. NEED TRAFFIC LIGHT HERE!

2010-04-15 · Reported by Nancy Muldoon (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
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  A traffic signal is part of the proposed Ballston Avenue project which begins at this intersection and extends north on Ballston Ave to include the intersection with Hamilton Street. At the public meeting for this project last fall the City and members of the design team from GPI promised to post a copy of the Draft Design Report on the City's Web site but to date have not done so.
  
  2013-01-30 · Flag Flagged
- Walker (Guest)
  
  Nothing doing yet! I avoid coming out of Lincoln and making a left. I avoid coming out of South, Perry and Union entirely. Better to cut through the strip mall and go out using the traffic light - perhaps illegal but mostly safer.
  
  2013-05-13 · Flag Flagged
- Geoff (Guest)
  
  Project is scheduled to be built until later this year (cause they need to purchase some right-of-way first) and won't be finished till next year.
  
  2013-05-13 · Flag Flagged
- Geoff (Guest)
  
  I meant "isn't" scheduled. . .
  
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Traffic Light Sensor Open

1201 State Highway 146 Clifton Park, NY 12065, USA - Clifton Park

The traffic light sensor at Route 146 @ Route 146A, going northbound on Vishers Ferry Road is not sensitive at all, I have had to wait at this light for 10 minutes (at around midnight) twice in the past few weeks because the light would not change. (One time it was so bad that it had a backup of like 20 cars at midnight.)

2011-01-18 · Reported by Eric (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
- Al Karoly
  
  I forwarded your comment to the Regional Transportation System Operations Engineer for NYSDOT's Region 1, Mark Kennedy.
  
  2011-01-18 · Flag Flagged
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unshoveled walkway, Broad Street, Village of Waterford Archived

Broad Street Village of Waterford - Waterford

The CDTA bus stop next to Key Bank in the Village of Waterford needs the curb area cleared of snow so individuals can gain access to boarding the bus. The curb is covered with snowbanks which prohibit access to the bus and the only way to gain access is navigating over them to reach the bus and possibly falling into oncoming traffic on Broad Street or standing on Broad Street to wait for the bus, again with oncoming traffic passing. On the rare occasions that the area has been cleared of snow, the state plows regularly plow snow from the road back onto the curb recreating the same problem. The area needs to be monitored and a solution reached so no one is injured. Standing on Broad Street with oncoming traffic passing is not a solution to boarding a bus nor is climbing over a snowbank and possibly falling onto Broad Street or under a bus a solution to the problem; they are accidents waiting to happen. This matter needs to be addressed immediately so no one is injured and a plan of action put into effect to see that this problem doesn't arise again in the future.

2011-01-22 · Reported by jralbovsky · Share · Flag Flagged
- Waterford Resident (Guest)
  
  Waterford used to have Broad Street Snow Removal. What happened??
  
  2011-01-23 · Flag Flagged
- Closed jralbovsky
  
  Walkway cleared of snow.
  
  2011-02-09 · Flag Flagged
- Closed jralbovsky
  
  Walkway cleared of snow.
  
  2011-02-09 · Flag Flagged
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Traffic light timing Open

198 Raylinsky Road Ballston Lake, NY 12019, USA - Saratoga County

The vehicle detector for the traffic light at this intersection (Ruhle, Raylinsky and Round Lake Roads) appears to be malfunctioning or is mistimed. It stays green in the north/south direction long after there are no cars waiting for the light. It used to change quite quickly once the lanes were clear but now it lingers. As a result, traffic backs up considerably on Round Lake Road, especially during rush hour.

2013-04-02 · Reported by Anonymous · Share · Flag Flagged
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Trees. Bushes & Overgrowth making Dangerous Blind Spot Archived

10 Cemetery Rd Clifton Park, NY - Halfmoon, NY

The West side of Cemetery Rd along the cemetery is overgrown and you can not see approaching traffic from the side street. There is a day care drop off here, and over 100 cars use this entrance. It is terribly unsafe for the parents to not be able to see oncoming traffic. I'm not sure if one of those tractors with the side cutters that they use to do I-87 would be enough, or if you need guys with chainsaws as well to cut this back. I think this is Town of Halfmoon DPW that handles this, but maybe it is the owners of the cemetery. If someone who knows who to contact could pass the word along, it would be most appriciated.

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2012-06-18 · Reported by Bill · Share · Flag Flagged
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- Bill
  
  Thanks Al.
  
  2012-06-18 · Flag Flagged
- mindy wormuth (Guest)
  
  Halfmoon Highway Dept.was there yesterday (THANKS!) and cut back lots of brush>>>>will do more later in the week Working with the Cemetary Assocation reguarding thier trees. Thanks for sharing the information.
  
  Mindy Wormuth
  Town Superisor
  
  2012-06-19 · Flag Flagged
- Closed Bill
  
  Town trimmed back the bushes, Thank You
  
  2012-06-19 · Flag Flagged
- Bill
  
  Mindy,
  
  There is an old fense that was made out of pipes that is broken and runs along this area, just an FYI.
  
  It would not be a problem for a bulldozer, but if a chainsaw hits it , someone could get hurt.
  
  I did not see the fense till I took a real close look again.
  
  It looks to be the same as the rest of the fense on the other side of the entrance that is still standing.
  
  Thanks again for moving so fast on this.
  
  Bill
  
  2012-06-19 · Flag Flagged
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This is a dangerous intersection with 146, sheldon hills entrance and vosburg... Open

2 Vosburgh Rd Mechanicville, NY 12118, USA - Halfmoon, NY

When going northbound on 146 and turning right into Sheldon hills, you are often tailgated and the car tailgating you often uses the advanced left turn lane as a passing lane to avoid slowing down for the car that must slow down to turn into sheldon hills. Furthermore, when making a left hand turn out of Sheldon hills, it is virtually impossible as cars use the dedicated left turn lane onto Vosburgh. I hope that it doesn't take a death to have a light installed. With the Sheldon Hills, Estates of Halfmoon and future Belmonte Builders home sites, traffic will only increase. Please help!!

2011-02-05 · Reported by anonymous (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
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- TRK (Guest)
  
  There are now 8 lanes of traffic at this intersection and still only Stop signs for East/West traffic and no provision for pedestrians.
  
  2012-04-23 · Flag Flagged
- TRK (Guest)
  
  And with a busy Stewart's on the SW corner the intersection is even busier.
  
  2012-04-23 · Flag Flagged
- L R G (Guest)
  
  Not living there, but visiting folks at Sheldon Hills, I can say for sure that this is a very dangerous intersection and this matter needs to be brought to someone's attention to move ahead and seriously consider installing a traffic light.
  
  2012-04-23 · Flag Flagged
- HWK (Guest)
  
  This is a SERIOUS situation! I know a few people who have actually gotten hit at this intersection.
  A traffic light is the ONLY solution!!!
  
  2012-04-24 · Flag Flagged
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TRAFFIC SIGNAL Open

Maxwell Dr Clifton Park, NY 12065, USA - Clifton Park

Heading south on Maxwell towards 146, the light at Park turns red when nobody is coming from any other direction. The north-bound traffic always seem to get a green left-turn arrow whether anybody is turing left on to Park or not. Then the south-bound traffic will get the green.

2010-04-05 · Reported by RICK (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
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  I agree this is an issue. The comment in the Community News about traffic potentially backing up on to Rt 146 is unfounded. I drive through that intersection several times a day, and in 4 years I have never seen more than 2 cars waiting to turn left on to Park from Maxwell on the 146 side. It just simply does not happen. In fact, 95% of the time, there are no cars waiting to turn, yet there is always a green arrow. There is a clear environmental impact from making cars on the other side wait for an green arrow to change that has no use. Actually, removing the arrow altogether probably makes the most sense. The volume of traffic at that intersection is so low the arrows are just a waste.
  
  2011-02-12 · Flag Flagged
- Al Karoly
  
  I personally reported this problem in person to the Town Highway Superintendent's Office at least 2 years ago. I followed up with an email approximately 6 months ago. While I never received a response to my email, the problem was fixed temporarily. It reoccurred soon thereafter.
  
  The problem lies either with the loop detector in the left turn lane or the module in the cabinet that senses the presence of a vehicle in the loops. If there is a problem, the controller will essentially 'fail safe' and always assume that there is a vehicle in the loop and extend the protected left turn phase to its maximum time.
  
  There is no interconnect with the signal on NY 146 at Maxwell Drive as implied in the article. In fact, none of the signals in Clifton Park are interconnected with the exception of NY 146 / US 9 & US 9 and The Crossing and those are actually in the Town of Halfmoon. It is not a question of timing as much as it is a maintenance problem.
  
  Also the signal phasing could be modified at this location given the low speed nature of most of the traffic. I disagree with George on the removal of the green arrows but he's going in the right direction. Most of the time the arrows are not needed. Maxwell Dr is signalized as Protected/Permissive. The left turns from Maxwell are protected with a green arrow and if all the vehicles desiring to turn left are unable to do so on the arrow then they are permitted to do so after yielding to oncoming traffic. I believe that it would be more effective to use a Permissive/Protected phasing. This phasing would have left turn vehicles on Maxwell get a "green ball" first during which they would have to yield to oncoming traffic. If any vehicles remained in the left turn lane at the end of green, they would be given a green arrow.
  
  It is important in any changes to this signal that the impact on the pedestrians at this location be taken into account.
  
  I agree with George. There are environmental impacts to poorly timed and maintained signals.
  
  For anyone interested, the Clifton Park Highway Safety Committee put together an informal report on Route 146 Enhancement. It can be found on the Town's website at:
  http://www.cliftonpark.org/townhall/highwaysafety/pdf/Rte146Enhancement.pdf
  
  2011-02-12 · Flag Flagged
- Rick (Guest)
  
  I agree with Al. Let the left-turn vehicles get the "green ball". I'm sure most of the time they would be able to turn when oncoming traffic is clear, and if not, then give them an arrow. There is no need to automatically give the north bound traffic an arrow. Most times (especially in the morning), there is no left-turning traffic heading from north-bound to west-bound. It was great to see the article in the Community News, since nothing has been done since I reported it 11 months ago.
  
  2011-02-14 · Flag Flagged
- George (Guest)
  
  This continues to be an issue, one year later. Al's assessment of the loop detector not working for the north bound left turn lane from Maxwell Dr. onto Park Ave. seems to be accurate. Each and every day, cars travelling south boung toward Rt 146 are sitting at this light... and invariably this causes those cars to miss the green light at the next intersection (Rt 146 and Maxwell) causing them to wait even longer. If indeed this is a simple maintenance issue (which is seems to be, as the loop detector exists, but does not serve any function) then the Highway Department really needs to address it.
  
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Traffic cuts through our neighborhood to avoid light Archived

1 Glenmore Ave Saratoga Springs, NY - Saratoga Springs

Our neighborhood has small children playing near the streets. Commuter traffic cuts through from Grand to West to avoid the light at Grand and West. The cars line up outside the houses, squeal their tires to turn left onto Grand, and put the children in danger. There should be a speed bump on W. Circular.

2012-01-17 · Reported by John Koella · Share · Flag Flagged
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- Reopened John Koella
  
  The issue has not been resolved. It was picked up by the Saratogian and was on the front page today. The issue should remain open for other community members to comment on who read the Saratogian.
  
  2012-02-13 · Flag Flagged
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  2012-02-17 · Flag Flagged
- Reopened Lucian
  
  Let us know how the new system helps, if at all. We're putting another See Click Fix article in The Saratogian to announce the plans Public Safety Commissioner Christian Mathiesen has to fix the problem.
  
  Keep reporting your issues, it clearly does help!
  
  2012-02-20 · Flag Flagged
- Closed PD
  
  This was not an issue to make an article out of Lucian. You should have focused on the intersection of Park, Whitney and Circular behind Congress Park. Now Mathiesen is involved and will screw everything up as he always does. Why don't you learn better reporting skills Lucian. This section of road is near a school and a lot of students travel through here as it is a direct route from the school to their nearby homes. I think the problem is people do not respect speed limit sign everywhere. People are in to much of a hurry to get places and don't care about how they get there. Lucian, how about doing an article on the lack of policing for drivers using cell phones without the use of a hands-free device that would be better reporting. Never a cop around in Saratoga Springs when needed. They are always at Dunkin Donuts getting their free coffee and donuts at the expense of the tax payers.
  
  2012-02-21 · Flag Flagged
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Large traffic cones Archived

284 Union Ave Saratoga Springs, NY - Saratoga Springs

The large traffic cones in the middle of Union Ave at the horse crossing entrance to the track force you into a teeth jarring depression adjacent to the right road shoulder. If the traffic cone were not there it would be easier to move to the left rather than the last secons swerve.

2012-05-23 · Reported by Michael Trattles · Share · Flag Flagged
- c m (Guest)
  
  I heard that the good doctor was out there at 3 am checking to see if it was a toxic area.
  
  2012-05-23 · Flag Flagged
- PD
  
  The barrels are there to protect the people who have to stand out there to stop traffic when a horse crosses. If you don't like them then take an alternate route to your destination. The horses are worth more than your stupid car so they take first priority. You should not be driving on the shoulders of the road. They are traffic safety orange so you can see them far in advance and you should not be trying to avoid stopping for the horses. If you don't like the horses crossing there then move to a different town. The barrels also show you where to stop when horse crosses so you don't scare the horses and potentially get a rider thrown to the ground. Try spending some time learning why things are done before you go blabbering that you don't like something.
  
  2012-09-08 · Flag Flagged
- Closed PD
  
  Not a big deal. People need to learn to live with safety precautions set forth around the track.
  
  2012-09-08 · Flag Flagged
- Jack (Guest)
  
  Stop smoking meth and that teeth jarring depression in your mind will go away!
  
  2012-09-10 · Flag Flagged