215.2010 Ped. crosswalk
ORDER AUTHORIZING PLACEMENT OF PEDESTRIAN
CROSSWALK ACROSS AVIATION ROAD
RESOLUTION NO.: 215, 2010
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Ronald Montesi WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHEREAS, in accordance with New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law §1660, the Town
Board may regulate the crossing of a roadway by pedestrians, and
WHEREAS, due to the volume of traffic and residential population, including senior citizens
from Solomon Heights apartments, and teens and children in adjacent neighborhoods, the Queensbury
Town Board wishes to authorize placement of a crosswalk on Aviation Road between the Evergreen
Plaza (Sokol’s Market Plaza) and the Stewarts Shop/Glens Falls National Bank Properties, to better
provide the general public the opportunity to cross Aviation Road safely, and
WHEREAS, the Town Highway Superintendent concurs with such proposal,
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY
ORDERED, in accordance with New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law §1660, that the
Queensbury Town Board determines it necessary for public safety purposes to place a crosswalk on
Aviation Road between the Evergreen Plaza (Sokol’s Market Plaza) and the Stewarts Shop/Glens Falls
National Bank Properties, to better provide the general public the opportunity to cross safely, and
BE IT FURTHER,
ORDERED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Highway Superintendent
to take all steps and actions necessary, including the purchase of necessary paint and materials, to place
such crosswalk on Aviation Road, and
BE IT FURTHER,
ORDERED, that any expenditures for the crosswalk shall be payable from the appropriate
account.
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Duly adopted this 7 day of June, 2010, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer, Mr. Stec, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Montesi
NOES : None
ABSENT: None