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Traffic signal needed Archived

Crescent Avenue At Jefferson Street - Saratoga Springs

Making a left turn from Jefferson onto Crescent Avenue requires the patience of Job because there is a lot of Crescent Avenue traffic turning left onto Jefferson especially during the racing season. A stop sign or even a temporary device during the summers would be appreciated.

2010-09-15 · Reported by Linda Garramone (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
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  2010-11-06 · Flag Flagged
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  There doesn't seem to be many people who believe the issue warrants a fix.
  
  2011-08-29 · 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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- Geoff
  
  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. . .
  
  2013-05-13 · Flag Flagged
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Slower traffic keep right Closed

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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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
- Closed PD
  
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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
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  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
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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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- John (Guest)
  
  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.
  
  2013-03-28 · Flag Flagged
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Pot Hole Open

87 Catherine St Saratoga Springs, NY 12866, USA - Saratoga Springs

Pot hole right in the traffic lane of Catherine St. Approximately a foot wide, and at least 6-8 inches deep. This will cause someone's car some damage if they drive right into it. Please take care of this.

2011-03-12 · Reported by Badger24 · Share · Flag Flagged
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Intersection at Ballston Ave./ Lincoln Ave./South St. Open

80 Ballston Ave Saratoga Springs, NY 12866, USA - Saratoga Springs

This intersection is very dangerous not only to drivers but pedestrians as well. It is almost impossible for anyone to cross Ballston Ave. safely. We have many seniors in this area who are unable to "beat" the traffic. Horns blasting and brakes screeching is ongoing for cars trying to turn on Ballston Ave. from Lincoln Ave. I live 1 house away from this intersection as I did 16 years ago. The problems has only gotten worse as the traffic has become heavier. Please consider this problem before someone looses their life. Thank you.

2011-04-12 · Reported by Nadine Draves (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
- tony (Guest)
  
  please fix before some one gets killrd
  
  2011-04-16 · Flag Flagged
- Kristi (Guest)
  
  I agree it's very dangerous. Seems to me that the traffic light for price chopper was put in the wrong place.
  
  2011-07-31 · Flag Flagged
- SaratogaJim (Guest)
  
  It's a brutal intersection whether you're in a car or on foot. I suspect they don't want to slow down traffic with another stop light, but I hope it won't take a tragedy to do something about it.
  
  2013-03-05 · Flag Flagged
- PD
  
  THIS IS ONT HE CITY'S TO DO LIST. It is currently under evaluation by an engineering group. Try reading the paper & See Click Fix before making comments on issues that have already been brought up.
  
  2013-03-17 · 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
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No Turn On Red Sign Needed Archived

New York 29 Truck Saratoga Springs, NY - Saratoga Springs

There needs to be a "No Turn On Red" sign facing east at the traffic light at the intersection of Rt. 50 and the northbound entrance ramp of the Northway.

Heading E on Rt. 50, there is a traffic light at the entrance ramp into the northbound lane of the Northway. To turn left, you wait for a green left arrow. If you are facing west at the same light, you do not see a "No Turn On Red" sign. So there is nothing to tell you when you stop at a red light that you can't go ahead and turn right on red. That's a problem, because you don't know when those heading east, making a left turn into the ramp, see a green arrow or a red arrow. There often are close calls here.

2012-09-06 · Reported by Rick (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
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  People would hate this. And in order for the sign to be enforced, the police would have to be there constantly. Also, it would create even more of a backup at that intersection, and this would cause a lot of congestion further to the north/east on Route 50. Perhaps a sign that says "Right on red yield to oncoming traffic" or something like that would be the solution. There are other intersections around town where this would be helpful, as well.
  
  2012-09-06 · Flag Flagged
- PD
  
  Just get rid of the Right on Red rule and make that move illegal period. That would help. I have also been informed that the crosswalk lights and traffic lights through out the city are not synchronized therefore it is making crossing streets more dangerous.
  
  2012-09-07 · Flag Flagged
- Closed rick (Guest)
  
  NYSDOT analyzed the intersection and found, while there were lots of people who didn't stop before turning right into the northbound ramp, there were no accidents. They decided no change was needed.
  
  2013-03-06 · Flag Flagged
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One Way Street Archived

Grand Avenue At Glenmore Avenue Saratoga Springs, NY 12866, USA - Saratoga Springs

I've lived across from Glenmore Ave at Grand Ave for over 35 years and never once have I seen an accident. I don't know why the city made a 15 ft stretch of roadway one way street. The traffic at Grand Ave and West Ave is now worse than ever due to the city making that 15 ft stretch of Glenmore Ave a one way street now. Please make this stretch of roadway back to two ways of travel.

2013-02-09 · Reported by Anonymous · Share · Flag Flagged
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- Cal Spring (Guest)
  
  I agree that is a very inconvenient one way stretch. I attend the LDS church and now when N leave I have to drive through the new development past 20 some houses instead on one.
  
  2013-03-01 · Flag Flagged
- cads616 (Guest)
  
  I agree. In some ways it could be more dangerous; I have been behind cars that make the right turn, then notice the one way sign and start to back up to turn around. One did back up all the way, even though there were a couple of us behind him; the other one started to, then went ahead the wrong way anyway! Safety would be better served if it were a two way street again.
  
  2013-03-03 · Flag Flagged
- Closed ONEWAY (Guest)
  
  I'VE LIVED ON GLENMORE AVE. 34 YEARS. FOR WHAT IT COST IN LABOR AND SIGNS I DON'T THINK THE RESULTS WERE WORTH IT. SHORTLY AFTER THE SIGNAGE WAS INSTALLED I ENTERED GLENMORE AVE. ONLY TO MEET THE ABSENTEE LANDLORD WHO COMPLAINED COMMING AT ME GOING THE WRONG WAY. IT MUST BE HE THINKS HE'S ABOVE THE LAW . HE PETITIONED TO HAVE THIS MESS INSTALLED BUT CHOOSES TO IGNORE THE SIGNS.
  
  2013-03-03 · Flag Flagged
- Guest (Guest)
  
  Who is this guy who petitioned to have the one way street and then fails to obey the traffic law he had put in place? Public Safety Commissioner really needs to leave his office and drive the streets of Saratoga Springs to see the problems and non-problems of the city. He needs to listen to the people who valid complaints and what did your landlord have, one signature on his petition? I can't think of anyone who would sign such a frivilous petition.
  
  2013-03-05 · Flag Flagged
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West Circular traffic and pedestrian use Open

128-136 West Circular Street Saratoga Springs, NY 12866, USA - Saratoga Springs

West Circular Street is a very important route for cars, bikes and pedestrians because it connects downtown to West Side neighborhoods and the High School. Yet there are no lights on its entire length between Broadway and West Avenue apart from at those streets. Cars do not stop at the existing, somewhat sparse crosswalks (there is no enforcement) and sidewalks are in poor condition. Crossing and bicycling are both difficult and dangerous. Bike lanes are necessary for sure. Nearby Congress Ave (at West Ave) and Hamilton Street (between Ballston and Congress) have similar problems.

2013-03-04 · Reported by John T (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
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  @Landowner A bike lane doesn't necessarily mean widening the road. A 9-block stretch on a mid-level road with no stoplights is quite ridiculous, especially when you consider that there is a bike/walk trail (which will become more important as complete streets/the greenbelt are implemented) that you literally cannot get to without using or crossing W Circular. The main less-traveled routes are Ash and Oak, both of which run into this same problem at the Franklin/Grand intersection.
  
  2013-03-04 · Flag Flagged
- almost hit (Guest)
  
  Many people have brough tthis issue up in the past. There is a very lengthy history of complaints with the public safety department including serious accidents such as rollovers. The police have said they would patrol more often to control speed but city hall has given no indication they would ever consider a traffic control device.
  
  2013-03-06 · Flag Flagged
- Nice lady (Guest)
  
  This is the major road between West Avenue and Broadway. School buses and Pubic Safety vehicles use it. It is also the road traveled by students with cars and their principal route to walking to and from home. The intersection of Beekman, Franklin and West Circular is dangerous. The bottleneck has been the site of many accidents.
  
  Parking along the narrower section of this street should be limited to either one side or the other but not both. Now, cars cannot pass in good weather let alone winter when both sides are loaded. The city needs to investigate and measure the width of the roadway at several points so as not to become liable for a potential fatality.
  
  Bikes along this 30-mph roadway should be permitted. It does lead to the bike trail and the high school.
  
  2013-03-08 · Flag Flagged
- almost hit (Guest)
  
  Parking is not the issue nor has it ever been an issue. Since streets with parking along both sides generally have slower vehicle traffic why would we want to eliminate that? Where are the cars parked along the narrow sections anyway? When was the last time there was an accident because of a parked car? Just what exactly are you talking about?
  
  2013-03-08 · Flag Flagged
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POORLY PLOWED ROADS, POORLY CLEARED SIDEWALKS, PLOWED IN CURB CUTS/BUS STOPS Open

All City Streets Saratoga Springs, NY - Saratoga Springs

Once again we come upon the issue of winter weather safety on the roads and sidewalks of our city. Here is a list of issue that needs to be addressed:

1) Small streets such as Jefferson Street need to be plowed to the curbs not to within a foot or two of it. I was on a bus today on Jefferson Street when 3 Emergency Vehicles attempted to turn off of Crescent St. on to it enroute to an emergency at the Racino and the fire truck could barely get past the buss since there was still piles of snow at least a foot deep between the clear part of the road and the curb. The bus was pulled over as far as possible to the right side of the road.

2) All along Broadway bus stops and cross walk curb cuts have been blocked in by the city plows and or Broadway Business. The bus stop in front of Uncommon Grounds is not clear so people have to walk over snow banks to reach the bus as well as having to wait in the street to be picked up. This s a busy stop for Skidmore students and @#$% last week a disable Skidmore student in a wheelchair boarded the bus from this very location. Today if that student wanted to board the bus there would be no way to access it since cars park in front of the bust stop and there are no clear curb areas for that person to wheel their chair down to get to the road.

3) City plows have pushed crap from the roads back into handicap curb cuts all over this city making it impossible for disabled persons to use these curb cuts to cross streets.

4) Some property owners are still ignoring the city regulations that require them to clear sidewalks surrounding their property. Such as the sidewalks down Church St. from Central Ave. to Outlook Ave. I know the city says we can report these property owners but most of us don't have time to go down to City Hall and fill out a complaint.

It is not the residents of this city's fault that the City's Snow Removal Budget may have been exceeded. Sorry to say but the budgets for snow removal have been decreased over the past few years since we did not get a lot of snow and the City Administrators decided to pocket the difference from a NORMAL snow year to what they currently permit for funding. If a snow removal budget is not fully used it should be put into savings and held until the next winter season and so on. It should not be allowed to be used for any other projects. I expect all city DPW employees including Commissioner Skip himself out helping to remove snow. I do NOT want to see DPW crew sitting at Stewarts for more than 15 minutes total. Get the giant snow blower out and clear Broadway and other streets ASAP so that people can park and traffic can flow safely. If Albany can clear their streets in a timely fashion why can't Saratoga Springs? We are paying taxes to the city for such things as snow removal ad we deserve prompt, efficient service for our tax money. We are NOT paying for the DPW GOONS to sit around and drink coffee at Stewart's or Dunkin' Donuts. Same goes for our Police Department. Get out and give us our taxes worth by doing your job properly. When Albany declares a SNOW EMERGENCY it affects ALL streets not just once with odd/even parking arrangements. They tell people that for a 24 hour period parking on a specific side of the street through the entire city is off limits so snow removal crews can get in and clear things up Then the next day the opposite side of the streets are done. I don't care if people on Broadway are going to complain that they can't park on one side of the street for a day. We have numerous public parking lots so use them. Don't make me have to bring this issue up to our local TV stations too. I am not afraid of making out City Administrators look like fools in public. The administrators are here to do their job that the tax payers hired them to do which is to keep us safe and represent us in our concerns about the city.

2011-02-03 · Reported by PD (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
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  Sorry for this typo but is appears I spelled something wrong by accident and they bleeped me. the Bleep of @#$% is supposed to be the word "JUST"
  
  2011-02-03 · Flag Flagged
- Badger24
  
  I think this is very well stated, clear, and concise. I couldn't have possibly said it better. I've witnessed numerous incidents where bus patrons have had to climb over snow piles just to get to the street - when there is supposed to be a clear pathway for them. I haven't personally seen any disabled persons doing so, but have seen many elderly.
  
  If this happens and anyone wants to take a picture of the area in question, showing the business that it's in front of, I'll personally go down and file the complaint.
  
  2011-02-21 · Flag Flagged
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Traffic congestion Open

301-355 New York 50 Saratoga Springs, NY 12866, USA - Saratoga Springs

This corner with a traffic light is now handling far more traffic than it can safely control. Traffic coming east on New Street is backed up past the New Street entrance to the YMCA wich also adds to the congestion. There is no left turn lane for the east bound traffic from New Street causing traffic to build up behind a vehicle turning north on to NY route 50. There needs to be a left turn lane added to relieve the traffic congestion at this intersection.

2010-04-20 · Reported by Jim Ciccolella (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
- John (Guest)
  
  This intersection also has very bad sightlines for drivers heading east. Those overgrown large pine trees at the corner of West Fenlon St. and Ballston Ave. need to be taking town to improve the safety of the intersection.
  
  2010-04-29 · Flag Flagged
- Jim Ciccolella (Guest)
  
  This issue is still ongoing. If anything it has gooten worse.
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  2011-01-05 · Flag Flagged
- Jim (Guest)
  
  A turn lane needs to be added. Also, the Green light time should be increased in the New Street direction
  
  2011-03-14 · Flag Flagged
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walk/don't walk sign needed Open

120 Circular Street Saratoga Springs, NY 12866, USA - Saratoga Springs

A pedestrian walk sign is needed here. Impossible for young kids to navigate on the way to school or bus stop. If the light is green for Circular street traffic, there is a constant flow of cars turning right on red from Caroline and vise versa. No one is watching out for pedestrians. It is safer to jaywalk at Lafayette!

2013-02-07 · Reported by Y Edwards (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
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Traffic Light Neeed Open

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

At the intersection of Cresent STREET (not Ave.) & S. Broadway. Especially if you are trying to make a left hand turn you could spend up to five-ten minutes waiting for traffic break. This intersection is an accident waiting to happen.

2012-07-14 · Reported by Betty French (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
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lLarge Rock embedded in side of road. Open

5 Petrified Gardens Road Saratoga Springs, NY 12866, USA - Saratoga Springs

I In between Pompa brothers and the petrified sea gardens on the right side of the road heading towards the Sea Gardens from 29, there is either a large stone or part of a boulder which is literally in the road and black topped partially around. Which makes no sense and is dangerous. It needs removed completely or jackhammered in the section which is in the road. The road is far busier than in years passed. People are bad enough about not sticking to their lane or paying attention. This particular spot not only literally has a rock large enough to throw off a car and it's driver if they hit it, there are also several trees/bushes which extend into or very nearly in the road. They need trimmed back. Both the tress and the completely mystifying dangerous rock need addressed. People constantly swerve into the oncoming lane to avoid these hazards. Just last night with a little snow the car in front of me about went off the road when they hit the rock trying to keep to the right as another car passed in the opposite lane. With the snow and their obvious surprise at hitting the rock they over corrected and nearly went right off the road on the opposite side. This is compounded by the fact the rock is in an area with limited sight due to curves. This is not a little country trail. There are large construction vehicles on the road and a lot of regular traffic due to population growth on a daily basis. It is very irresponsible to have left such stone embedded in the road.

2013-01-22 · Reported by rockaway (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
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Plans to Dead-end Union Street Open

64 Ballston Avenue Saratoga Springs, NY - Saratoga Springs

The City's current Ballston Avenue project (limits = Lincoln Ave to Hamilton Street) calls for dead-ending Union Street on the south side of Ballstion Ave. Emphasis has been on the two other, more major intersections - including the announcement for the public meeting last fall which did not mention proposed changes here. There is no option to keep Union Street open in both directions. There has been no trafffic diversion analysis completed to determine where traffic currently using Union Street would go. This change would increase traffic volumes at other nearby intersections where existing accident problems are much worse. While I hope it's not the case it certainly appears someone is trying to 'slip in' this change when no one is looking. I'm afraid most people would have no idea this was being planned until one day they find they can no longer travel up/down Union Street.

2013-01-30 · Reported by Geoff · Share · Flag Flagged
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- Geoff (Guest)
  
  You're not alone. Many others would do the same. How many and where would they go?? These things are unknown because the proper study to determine the answers was not completed. I live nearby and observe a LOT of traffic using Union Street. An even larger issue is that the "problem" the proposed changes are meant to address is NOT even a legitimate problem. What ever happened to the "if it ain't broke don't fix it" mentality (especially using tax dollars)?! It seems to me there is a hidden agenda here, A project alternative to address the original objectives of the project - dealing with the intersections to the north and south - and leaving Union Street alone is needed.
  
  2013-02-05 · Flag Flagged
- Geo P (Guest)
  
  This action will DESTROY our bussiness ( BLACK IRIS FLORIST )
  
  2013-02-06 · Flag Flagged
- Geo P (Guest)
  
  You know who will be taking care of the new green space created if union st is closed !! (Papers and garbage from the plaza)
  ME ( BLACK IRIS FLORIST )
  
  2013-02-06 · Flag Flagged
- Geo P (Guest)
  
  The DPW is going to plow a dead end and fill it with snow. Where will my customers park!!!!!
  This will DESTROY MY SHOP !!! (BLACK IRIS FLORIST ) STOP THIS PLAN PLEASE
  
  2013-02-06 · Flag Flagged
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Extremely Dangerous intersection for cars and pedestrians Open

178 Circular Street At York Avenue Saratoga Springs, NY - Saratoga Springs

This intersection is so dangers. North of York Avenue, Circular heads down a hill. So pedestrians trying to cross here, as well as cars coming from McTygue and York Ave, have a very difficult time seeing oncoming traffic. (Parked cars contribute to the difficulty also.)

This block has so many pedestrians - children and parents walking to and from one of the two elementary schools and playgrounds as well as bus stops within 3 blocks, and pedestrians of all ages going to and from downtown and to the nearby Farmer's Market.

There are numerous lights along the main part of Circular Street. North of Lake, there is an extremely long stretch without any lights or stop signs. A stop sign at York Ave would ease traffic dangers, and provide a safe place to cross for pedestrians.

By the way, there are dozens of children that live within a few blocks of this intersection. This has been reported to the commissioner of safety. They proposed having a patrol car look for speeders. However, speeding isn't the issue. It's the difficulty crossing safely, even with cars that are obeying the speed limit. Nothing has been done, unfortunately.

2013-02-03 · Reported by Carol Maxwell · Share · Flag Flagged
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Traffic Light needed Open

60-98 Kaydeross Ave W Saratoga Springs, NY 12866, USA - Saratoga Springs

How many more people have to die at this location before someone determines that there is a need for a traffic light at this intersection. I believe the death toll is up to 5 now. PJ's Barbecue host numerous car and motorcycle events weekly at this location. The Best Western Hotel is also located directlly across the street from the intersection and Spac / State park is located just to the north of Kaydeross Ave West. This intersection is utilized by residences of the street, the people leaving the Racino, the flat track and the Harness track patrons as an express way to get to Route 9 and ultimately the Northway. The newest addition to Kaydeross Ave West, is a childrens school. For the parties who feel there isn't a need or are opposed to the idea, I request you attempt to try and exiting the Kaydeross Avenue West onto route 9 during the busy hours of the day.

2012-07-18 · Reported by A resident (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
- yussi1870 (Guest)
  
  Maybe just a sidewalk?
  
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Sidewalk snow removal needed Open

274-276 Nelson Avenue Saratoga Springs, NY 12866, USA - Saratoga Springs

Both 274 and 218 Nelson need sidewalk snow removal. This is a major street in a residential neighborhood between two schools with lots of student pedestrian traffic. These property owners need to be made to clear their walks.

2013-01-07 · Reported by Anonymous · Share · Flag Flagged
- Annoyed (Guest)
  
  The city needs to enforce snow removal city wide! This should include all absentee property owners that don't do anything to have the snow cleared at their properties
  
  2013-01-18 · Flag Flagged
- SaratogaJim (Guest)
  
  Amen to that. Ironically one of the best clearly kept sidewalks in the city is in front of a vacant property (the Franklin should-be allowed-to- be-demolished property) so it's not like it can't be done.
  
  2013-01-22 · Flag Flagged
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Indoor Rec. Fees Fall Short Open

16 Vanderbilt Ave Saratoga Springs, NY 12866, USA - Saratoga Springs

Prior to its opening the community was assured by the mayor that its anticipated revenues from user fees would be adequate to meet operating expenses.

No data were presented to justify the mayor’s promise and, of course, the mayor’s office has never presented a report on actual Indoor Recreation Facility revenues compared to operating expenses.

The facility has been operating for two (2) years now. So just how well has the facility performed from a revenue perspective and how much credence did the mayor’s promise have?

The following tabular summary presents revenues budgeted by the mayor’s office – under whose aegis the facility operates - and actual revenues received.

The facility was open for six (6) months in 2010, July through December. Thus the City’s 2010 Operating and Revenue budgets reflect anticipate income and costs for half the year.

Year Revenue Budgeted* Actual Revenue Received* Shortfall

2010 $87,800 $19,203 - $67,797

2011 $166,500 $92,095 - $73,405

TOTALS $254.300 $111,298 - $141,202

* Source: Saratoga Springs Finance Department Records

So through the first 18 months of operation – July 2010 through December 2011 – the facility generated a revenue shortfall of $141,202. Of course even to realize revenue collected required the facility to be operated in a manner that frequently limits its availability to the general public.

And the first quarter of 2012 is no better. In fact, the City’s posted 2012 1st. Quarter Revenue Report shows only $18,084 in “Indoor Rec. Facility Rent” collected in the first three (3) months of 2012. Additionally, Johnson realizing that the facility would not generate revenues adequate to meet operating costs quietly reduced the revenue budget from $166,500 in 2011 to $123,266 in 2012.

Even the lower budgeted amount, however, appears to be unobtainable. Based on proportionality the facility would only realize $72,336 for the 2012 budget year. But even these lower than budgeted revenues are only realized by outsourcing the facility to AAU weekend tournaments in the spring and fall. These tournaments effectively close the facility to the citizens and taxpayers of this community (whose property taxes serve the facility long term debt) while resulting in traffic and off street parking that disrupt the adjacent residential neighborhood.

Keep in mind that the Indoor Rec. Facility revenue was, according to the administration, to be adequate to offset operational expenses. Clearly the administration has failed to meet that promise. Time for the other members of the City Council to step in.

2012-08-07 · Reported by Anonymous (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
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  Only in Saratoga would you build a facility with no parking but who cares it's in the poorest neighborhood so let's just make them suffer since their kids can't use the facility anyway as it's always rented out
  
  2013-01-29 · Flag Flagged
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VINE OVERGROWTH Archived

Corner Of Henning Rd And Caroline St Saratoga Springs, NY - Saratoga Springs

VINES ARE SO THICK ON THE TREES IN THIS AREA THEY ARE GROWING ON THE POWER LINES OUT OVER THE STREET.
THERE IS ALSO A TREE GROWING NEXT TO THE LARGE TRAFFIC LIGHT POLE AT THE CORNER OF HENNING AND LAKE AVE. HAS ANYONE NOTICED IT BESIDES ME?

2012-06-11 · Reported by FRUSTRATED TAXPAYER (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
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remove "no turn on red" sign Open

86 Jones Road Saratoga Springs Ny - Saratoga Springs

At the intersection of Broadway,Rt50 and Circular St. the Red Turn arrow was removed before this past summer. The "NO TURN ON RED" sign should be removed. If you were too view the traffic pattern at this intersection No traffic enters Boardway way from W. Circular St. Traffic enetering from RT 50 north and Circular St west are controlled by a traffic light. On any given day the traffic traveling south on Boardway entering this intersection is backed up to at least St. Peters school. This is caused by traffic not being allowed to turn right on red onto Route 50 south. This causes undo problems with the free flow of traffic not to mention emergency vehicles that travel this route quite offen. The simple solution is to remove the NO TURN ON RED sign facing traffic traveling south

2011-11-29 · Reported by Gene Cole (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
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  not every vehicle can make a right on red without taking up the intersection. as it is cars heading north off of 50 cut that corner so sharp that anyone trying to turn on red with a car crossing through is liable to collide. larger vehicles need more of the intersection to make a right on 50 south. given the impatience of some drivers and the inability of most to navagate tight turns properly in the face of oncoming traffic, a no turn on red servers good purpose.
  
  2012-09-15 · Flag Flagged
- gene cole (Guest)
  
  I do agree somewhat with your comment. I guess the poor planning and engineering of the new traffic pattern must be taken into consideration. I suggested that the City traffic department extend the reight turn only lane back 25-30 feet thus allowing those vehicles excess to move over into that lane. As it is now must of the right turn traffic get caught up in traffic that is going straight ahead on South Broadway.
  
  2012-09-15 · Flag Flagged
- conroy
  
  anything changed is only a band aid as that is probably the worst intersection in the city, with lake/church/bway a close second.
  
  2012-09-15 · Flag Flagged
- gene cole (Guest)
  
  Recommendation: Post sign " No Trucks right turm on red " as is the case with school buses. This eliminates the problem of the trucks making wide turns on red
  
  2013-01-23 · Flag Flagged
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turning left onto Henning Open

Intersection Of Union Ave And Henning Road Saratoga Springs, NY - Saratoga Springs

There should be a left-turn signal to turn onto Henning from Union when traveling east. More often than not, I'll sit through a few cycles of light changes because oncoming traffic doesn't allow for left turns and the person next in line to turn has to wait for the light to turn red before they can turn safely.

2012-12-17 · Reported by anonymous.but.concerned (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
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  I agree! That whole stretch from Henning all the way past Meadow Brook Road needs to be addressed. It may not seem bad during certain parts of the day... but it is. Speeding is a huge issue in both directions. Making turns from any point on that stretch of road can be a fear factor. More and more motorist are using Exit 14, Henning Road, Gilbert Road and Union/9P than before. Whether its a turning signal, roundabout, or another traffic light something has to be addressed. Who out there favors getting something done? Lets see a show of hands!
  
  2012-12-21 · Flag Flagged
- Michael (Guest)
  
  Make your left turn from Union Ave at East Ave, then east on Fifth Ave to Henning Rd. Saves the left at Union Ave and Henning Rd . Also eliminates the Union Ave horse and race track crossings.
  
  2013-01-01 · Flag Flagged
- mallen (Guest)
  
  You are so right and the people come charging up from Northway heading into Saratoga and not caring about anyone but getting through the light before it changes - driving like they are still on the Northway. Crazy!
  
  2013-01-16 · Flag Flagged
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A Stop light HAS been approved for the intersection of Kirby and 9N/Church wh... Archived

30 Jaipur Saratoga Springs, NY 12866, USA - Saratoga Springs

AA red light, or stop sign is needed on this road- either at the intersection of Church/9N and TTompion, or Church/9N and Jaipur, or Church/ 9N and Kirby. It is extremely dangerous during the morning and afternoon commutes. The traffic is fast and when waiting to take a turn - there have been accidents!

2012-11-20 · Reported by Anonymous · Share · Flag Flagged
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  NOT going to happen. Find an alternative route to your destination or change the timing of your travel. There is not enough traffic that wants to turn that would meet the requirements for a traffic light. Once you pass West Ave. the city does not care about you, that is plain and simple. You are not as rich as those on the East side or you don't stuff the city commissioners pockets with money so it won't happen. Also you are talking about a STATE road and DOT won't fund it, they don't have the money.
  
  2012-11-21 · Flag Flagged
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High Speed on East Ave Archived

144 East Ave - Saratoga Springs

Drivers reach high speeds between Lake Ave and Excelsior due to lack of signage and the "roominess" of the road. There are many families living on the street with young children, making for a very dangerous situation due to the current speeding and traffic issues.

2011-06-09 · Reported by Elaina Kamerling (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
- TOADMASTER (Guest)
  
  Deal with it and keep your kids out of the street.
  
  2011-07-11 · Flag Flagged
- toadmaster_iq75 (Guest)
  
  Another resident of East Ave here. Toadmaster: if the kids of East Ave were in the street they'd be killed nearly instantly by traffic regularly going nearly twice the posted speed limit. Edumacate yourself before posting you dolt. If you live near here and you actually have this view then you are retrograde.
  
  Please post and tell me you actually live around here so I can publicly ridicule you.
  
  2011-08-10 · Flag Flagged
- annette lawson (Guest)
  
  this area is particularly dangerous for the many children who must cross East Avenue to walk to nearby schools--early morning traffic patrols may help speeders to slow down.
  
  2011-09-30 · Flag Flagged
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  This section of East Ave did finally get a pedestrian crossing sign, so that's a plus. Bravo to those who implemented that change. A 30 MPH sign would be nice, too. But I guess excessive speeding is Saratoga is a fact of life, it seems to happen in all areas of town.
  
  2012-12-07 · Flag Flagged
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PLEASE REMOVE REALTY SIGN Open

146 South Broadway Saratoga Springs, NY 12866, USA - Saratoga Springs

Roohan Realty has a huge sign up that blocks you from seeing traffic coming. This property has been sold for over a month. There is a sold sign on it.

2013-01-07 · Reported by Joe S (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
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  Call 587-4500 and ask for J. Thomas
  
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make spring st a 1 way street Open

Spring St Saratoga Springs, NY - Saratoga Springs

make spring st a 1 way street It is very hard to use in the winter time with all the snow and in the summer time with all the traffic from the track.I am glad you put a 4 way stop sign on spring and nelson

2012-01-06 · Reported by tony maiorella (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
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- Vincent Pelliccia (Guest)
  
  The school bus used to pickup at Spring and Court but they needed to stop pickups because the street was too dangerous. A one way street would be great there.
  
  2013-01-01 · Flag Flagged
- Charlie Samuels
  
  More one ways are needed in this city. They would also allow for bike lanes which would alleviate traffic as well. This area is a perfect example. The city may have a study done soon that would undoubtedly make these recommendations. Then there's enforcement... which I am working on as well.
  
  2013-01-01 · Flag Flagged
- Dan (Guest)
  
  It exciting to see the Linkage study application is being finished and submitted. I hope that Saratoga receives the award and that the study brings out the places in the city that will need to be corrected for better flow of bike, pedestrian and car traffic. Keep up the good work Charlie.
  
  2013-01-04 · Flag Flagged
- Craig Clark
  
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  I have been driving down Spring St for 20 years and I have not had any unusal problems driving safely. All streets become narrow in the winter, on my street (Walton) the plows have the snow 3' from the curbing. So what, deal with it like everyone else in their neighborhoods. Since when does parking on a street make a person lazy? The real problem is that drivers are impatient, they can not take 2 seconds to wait for another car to pass. If we make Spring St. one way because of a few complainers, this will open the door for many more one way streets that this city does not need. As far as summer traffic is concerned, embrace the situation for six weeks. The Saratoga Race Course is the best place to be, take a walk and leave your car parked. But I must keep in mind that our current mayor wants to erect an endless amount of parking garages. This only encourages more driving and the end result is poor air quality. Stop being lazy and take a walk.
  
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Pedestrian crossing Open

Broadway Saratoga springs, Ny - Saratoga Springs

Crossing should be all at once not alternating. Lights should all be red at the same time and let people cross all at once. The way it is now people are crossing into turning traffic causing a dangerous situation and traffic grid-lock on Broadway.
Seems very simple? This is what Lake George village does and it works like clockwork!
Also...eliminate some of the left turns from Broadway to keep traffic moving since there ara no turning lanes or lights. I don't know who is in charge of this from the city but it seems very basic. Downtown traffic is a mess!

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2012-05-19 · Reported by Jmm (Guest) · Share · Flag Flagged
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  I completely agree. Waiting for pedestrians ties things up, while you take your life in your hands trying to cross with impatient drivers.
  
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