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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20250907 75 Clinton St Area Variance Tedisco Van Dam St Letter to HochulRanking Minority Member: Cultural Affairs. Tourism. Parks and Recreation Education Racing. Gaming and Wagering Committees: Libraries New York Citv Education Rules THE SENATE STATE OF NEW YORK IAMES N. TED1SCO Senator, 44th District October 19, 2026 Albany Office: 515 Legislative Office Building Albany, New York 12247 (518)455-2181 Fax: (518] 426-6821 District Office: 636 Plank Road, #205 Clifton Park, New York 12065 15181885-1829 Fax: 15181 371-2649 E-Mail: tedisco@nysenate.gov Website: tedisco.nysenate.gov Honorable Katfay Hochul New York State Governor NYS State Capitol Albany, New York 12224 Dear Governor Hochul: I am writing to respectfully request that you use your authority over the New York State Department of Transportation (DOT) to have them work with the City to take immediate action and designate an alternate tmck traffic route along the historic Saratoga Springs neighborhood around Van Dam Street. After meeting and speaking with residents in that neighborhood and discussing the issue with the Mayor and City Officials, I contacted the DOT in August 2024 requesting the state "review the current designation of Van Dam Street and assess the feasibility of restricting heavy tmck traffic in this historic neighborhood." Since my communication with the DOT they have just passed the buck to the City and have done nothing. This past Saturday evening, there was a collision between a Skidmore College bus and a tractor trailer at Van Dam and Clinton Street. The driver of the bus, who was the sole passenger of the vehicle at the time, was taken to Saratoga Hospital for minor injuries. God-forbid an 18-wheeler tractor trailer hits a child walking to the school bus stop or another pedestrian. This neighborhood is very residential and has historic significance for the City of Saratoga Springs. I urge you to speak with the DOT and implore them to stop hiding behind bureaucratic red tape and work with the City to find an alternate tmck route. Thank you for your immediate attention to this serious public safety matter. I will the inform the neighborhood impacted by this of your response as I'm sure they also have contacted your office as well. Senator Jim Tedisco ^.f Ranking Minority Member: Cultural Affairs. Tourism. Parks and Recreation Education Racing. Gaming and Wagering Committees: Libraries New York City Education Rules THE SENATE STATE OF NEW YORK IAMES N. TEDISCO Senator, 44th District October 19, 2026 Albany Office: 515 Legislative Office Building Albany. New York 12247 (5181 455-2181 Fax: (518) 426-6821 District Office: 636 Plank Road, #205 Clifton Park, New York 12065 1518)885-1829 Fax: 1518) 371-2649 E-Mail: tedisco@nysenate.gov Website: tedisco.nysenate.gov Honorable Kafhy Hochul New York State Governor NYS State Capitol Albany, New York 12224 Dear Governor Hochul: I am writing to respectfully request that you use your authority over the New York State Department of Transportation (DOT) to have them work with the City to take immediate action and designate an alternate tmck traffic route along the historic Saratoga Springs neighborhood around Van Dam Street. After meeting and speaking with residents in that neighborhood and discussing the issue with the Mayor and City Officials, I contacted the DOT in August 2024 requesting the state "review the current designation of Van Dam Street and assess the feasibility of restricting heavy tmck traffic in this historic neighborhood." Since my communication with the DOT they have just passed the buck to the City and have done nothing. This past Saturday evening, there was a coUision between a Skidmore College bus and a tractor trailer at Van Dam and Clinton Street. The driver of the bus, who was the sole passenger of the vehicle at the time, was taken to Saratoga Hospital for minor injuries. God-forbid an 18-wheeler tractor trailer hits a child walking to the school bus stop or another pedestrian. This neighborhood is very residential and has historic significance for the City of Saratoga Springs. I urge you to speak with the DOT and implore them to stop hiding behind bureaucratic red tape and work with the City to find an alternate tmck route. Thank you for your immediate attention to this serious public safety matter. I will the infonn the neighborhood impacted by this of your response as I 'm sure they also have contacted your office as weU. Sincerely, /« Senator Jim Tedisco I?