HomeMy WebLinkAbout20241018 NYS Route 29 Prime Station Lane Site Plan DOT Comments 11.03.2026Outlook
Fw: Station Park - Washington Street crosswalk
From Susan Barden <Susan.Barden@saratogaspringsny.gov>
Date Tue 11/3/2026 11:58 AM
To Michael Tuller <Michael.Tuller@saratogaspringsny.gov>
Cc Mark Graham <Mark.Graham@saratogaspringsny.gov>
Forwarding DOT comments on Station Park Washington St. crosswalk.
Susan B. Barden, AICP
Administrator, OPED
City of Saratoga Springs
susan.barden@saratoga-springs.org
518-587-3550 ext. 2493
From: Heller, Julia (DOT) <Julia.Heller@dot.ny.gov>
Sent: Tuesday, November 3, 2026 11:24 AM
To: Alanna M. Moran <amm@lansingengineering.com>
Cc: McNally, Jim (DOT) <Jim.McNally@dot.ny.gov>; Susan Barden <Susan.Barden@saratogaspringsny.gov>; Wendy
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Subject: RE: Station Park - Washington Street crosswalk
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Hi Alanna, please see below for NYSDOT’s comments from the midblock crosswalk engineering
evaluation.
Table 1 is confusing. The table splits out walking trips and multimodal, but the last row says “Total
Pedestrian Trips” and I believe those numbers are actually the total of the multimodal trips. Is it
really expected that a total of 85 people will be walking or bicycling each PM peak hour? The text
below the table goes on to note that not all of the trips would cross Washington Street. What is the
actual expected number of pedestrians using a proposed mid-block crosswalk? In other locations,
consultants have been able to predict future pedestrian volume when requesting mid-block
crosswalks.
Were any pedestrians observed crossing Washington Street in any site visits?
The report states that vehicle queues eastbound on Washington Street at the signal with West
Avenue will limit sight distance for drivers and pedestrians. The 95th percentile AM peak queue of
250 feet would leave only 125 feet to the Post Office and 280 feet to the eastern side of Freeman
Lane. Neither of these distances meet the required 300 feet of sight distance.
There is no discussion about lighting or pedestrian crash history. Do the streetlights work? Are
there pedestrian crashes?
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Per V&T Law section 1151, a crosswalk does not have to be marked in order for drivers to give
right of way to pedestrians
The signalized intersection provides pedestrian accommodations, including push buttons,
countdown timers, and hand/man indications, for all movements at the intersection. Based on the
proximity of either proposed crosswalk to the signalized intersection, this report does not provide
enough justification for the addition of a midblock crosswalk on Washington Street (NY 29)
Please let us know if you feel a meeting is warranted to discuss our comments and concerns with the
proposed midblock crosswalk.
Thank you,
Julia Heller, P.E.
Highway Work Permit Engineer – Region 1
From: Heller, Julia (DOT)
Sent: Monday, September 28, 2026 12:47 PM
To: Alanna M. Moran <amm@lansingengineering.com>
Cc: McNally, Jim (DOT) <Jim.McNally@dot.ny.gov>; Susan Barden <susan.barden@saratogaspringsny.gov>; Wendy
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Subject: RE: Station Park - Washington Street crosswalk
Hi Alanna, thank you for sending this over. We will review and let you know if we will permit a crossing at
the two identified locations.
Thank you,
Julia Heller, P.E.
Highway Work Permit Engineer – Region 1
From: Alanna M. Moran <amm@lansingengineering.com>
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Subject: Station Park - Washington Street crosswalk
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Hi Julia,
We corresponded several weeks ago about the proposed Station Park in Saratoga Springs, and
the City's desire to provide a marked crosswalk across Washington Street (NY Rt 29)
somewhere between the site driveway and the traffic signal at West Avenue. The attached file is
the engineering evaluation to help NYSDOT determine whether a crossing will be allowed.
Susan Barden, the City's Administrator of the Office of Planning & Economic Development, is
copied on this email.
Reach out with any questions or if you need additional information.
Thanks,
-Alanna M Moran, PE, PTOE
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