261.2002
RESOLUTION REQUESTING SPEED LIMIT REDUCTION FOR
GURNEY LANE IN THE TOWN OF QUEENSBURY
RESOLUTION NO.: 261, 2002
INTRODUCED BY : Mr. Roger Boor
SECONDED BY : Mr. Daniel Stec
WHEREAS, Gurney Lane is a Town road in a residential area in the Town of Queensbury, and
WHEREAS, according to Town records, for at least 15 years residents of Gurney Lane have
been requesting a lower speed limit on Gurney Lane, and
WHEREAS, Gurney Lane has been the scene of several accidents including at least one serious
accident, and
WHEREAS, the Town has taken all steps within its power and authority, including leveling,
refinishing and repairing Gurney Lane, to improve its safety, and
WHEREAS, the Town has implemented all recommendations given to it by the New York
State Department of Transportation for signage and recommended speed limits on curves, and
WHEREAS, despite the Town’s best efforts to increase the safety of Gurney Lane, Gurney
Lane remains a problem area, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board is extremely concerned that there will be a serious accident
involving loss of life on Gurney Lane if the speed limit is not lowered, and
WHEREAS, the Town’s duly elected Highway Superintendent concurs with the Town Board
and agrees that the speed limit on Gurney Lane should be lowered, and
WHEREAS, New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law §1622 states that the New York State
Department of Transportation, upon the request of the County Superintendent of Highways and the
Town Board of the Town affected with respect to Town highways, may by order, rule or regulation
establish maximum speed limit the Town Board would ask to consider establishment of 35 miles per
hour speed limit if appropriate,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town
Supervisor to seek support from the Warren County Superintendent of Highways to request that the
New York State Department of Transportation lower the speed limit on Gurney Lane in the Town of
Queensbury and further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor and/or Town Clerk to take any
further actions necessary to implement this Resolution including completion of any forms that may be
required by the Warren County Superintendent of Highways and/or the New York State Department
of Transportation.
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Duly adopted this 17 day of June, 2002 by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Brower, Mr. Boor, Mr. Turner, Mr. Stem, Mr. Brewer
NOES : None
ABSENT: None