20230119 - CSAC Agenda

AGENDA--CSAC MEETING--Thursday, January 19, 2022-7:30 PM in the Garden Room at Village Hall

OLD BUSINESS:

1)  Franklin Avenue Corridor-- { CJR: Repaving complete- awaiting completion of all pavement markings by Bergen County}; Corridor repair in the future.

2)  Pedestrian/ Bike SRTS Grants--  Construction in 2023.

3)  CBDAC-- Ms. Bamberg reported a return to in-person meetings. Discussions continuing regarding establishment of a Special Improvement District. Obtaining funding from business or obtaining grants for safety improvements.

4)  Glen Avenue Sidewalks-- { CJR: In process}. Design plus retaining wall; This will be a part of next year's capital budget.

5)  Smart Street NJ-- The consensus was to retain the bracket height which appear to be sufficiently high and visible for displays. { CJR: PSE&G owns the poles and has strict requirements for any additions or modifications which have required Engineering to develop and certify the adequacy and safety of changes such as bracket height, loads and clearances. Minimum clearance over the street is 14 feet and over the sidewalk is 7.5 feet }.

6)  Sight Triangle/ Obstructions-- All were encouraged to report locations for review to Engineering to improve and expediate the review and resolution of sight triangle questions and issues. Similarly, the Village could assist in the reporting of maintenance items (such as damaged or missing signs) by encouraging staff to report defects as part of their duties while on Village streets.

7)  Union Street-- Refurbishing of markings is scheduled for the spring.

8)  Franklin Turnpike/ Nagle Street-- The Police were requested to update the suggestion offered by Sgt. Chuck at the CSAC's November 2022 meeting regarding furnishing the school crossing guard with pre-warning devices. Engineering is being asked to consider the addition of an In-Street Pedestrian Crossing sign (MUTCD R-1-6a). { CJR: Need to see what is approved in the budget}

9)  Mr. Prieto suggested CSAC document safety issues and tracking member observations at the monthly meetings. It was agreed to add this item to the January 2023 agenda.

NEW BUSINESS:

1)  Councilmember Reynolds is designated to continue as Council Representative to CSAC in 2023.

2)  The article submitted by Ms. Sacks regarding video enforcement of school bus passing laws in NY State was discussed. It was noted that video enforcement is not legal in New Jersey.

3)  Safety, traffic enforcement and school issues were noted as frequent topics at CSAC. The great value to both residents and CSAC members of having the Police and Board of Education designees attend CSAC was discussed. The active participation and input of these representatives or designees always enhances the efforts to address and better respond to problems as they occur. In-person attendance is always encouraged. 

4) i. A person sustained an injury when two automobiles crashed at the intersection of Linwood Avenue and Northern Parkway, Ridgewood on Sunday afternoon, 01/15 ii. A two vehicle head-on crash on 1/13 at the intersection of Fairmount Road and North Monroe Street, Ridgewood caused serious injuries iii. vehicle vs. pedestrian collision at the intersection of Northern Parkway and Linwood Avenue, Ridgewood on Tuesday morning, 11/15.  Follow up on these accidents/collisions for the facts and addressable safety issues.

5) Ridgewood Police Department reports or items LOE would like to discuss.

6) Maryam Fedorova, Ridgewood Resident- traffic safety issue at East Glen (intersection with Bogert)

7) Open for any new business/discussions