Downtown Streetscape Improvement Project
With a goal of supporting an aesthetically consistent, ADA-compliant, pedestrian-friendly downtown, the Village has been implementing a series of Downtown Streetscape Improvememnts with the is launching a new phase of Downtown Streetscape Improvements with the support of a Community Development Block Grant administered by Westchester County and design assistance from the Westchester County Planning Department.
Phase 2 of Downtown Streetscape Improvements: 2025-2026
The Village is launching Phase 2 of Downtown Streetscape Improvements. Thanks to a grant from the Community Development Block Grant Program, the Village is working with the Westchester County Planning Department on the replacement of sidewalks on Franklin Street between South Washington Street and Depot Plaza, and on White Street between Depot Plaza and Main Street. The original scope of work concentrated on sidewalk replacements, but the Village is working to expand the scope of work to include substantial improvements to the intersection of Main and White Streets.
In the course of conducting public outreach for the Safe Streets for All Safety Action Plan the Village is developing with Sleepy Hollow and the Tarrytown Union Free School District, the intersection of Main and White Street was identified as a priority for improvements due to the public comments received as well as the crash data analysis. The overly wide entry-point for vehicles turning from White Street on to Main often causes confusion for both drivers and pedestrians. Pedestrians frequently cross Main Street at this location despite the absence of a crosswalk. This is also a key entryway to the downtown from the Train Station and points west.
The Concept Design includes a new crosswalk across Main Street, expansion of the sidewalks and curbs to shorten the pedestrian crossings, new plantings in the expanded sidewalks, and other improvements. To fund the expanded scope of work, the Village will be applying to Westchester County's Complete Streets Municipal Assistance Program. The Village is seeking public comment on the design until September 16. The public comment will be received at public meetings on September 3rd and Septemmber 15th as well as by contacting the Village Administrator: [email protected] or (914) 631-1785.
Phase 1 of Downtown Streetscape Improvements - 2022
The first phase of Downtown Streetscape Improvements was completed in 2022. Sidewalks on Elizabeth Street, Franklin Street, South and North Washington Streets, Wildey Street, and Wood Court were replaced. As part of the sidewalk installation, 14 street trees were planted, 9 of which were in locations where trees were not planted previously. 7 trees were removed. New pedestrian drop curbs were added in multiple locations, and two new bike racks were installed.
Drawings for Downtown Streetscape Improvements including tree addition and removal information
Bid Specs for Downtown Streetscape Improvements
Bid Addendum for Downtown Streetscape Improvements
Drawings for Downtown Streetscape Improvements
Presentation - March 2022 - Community Forum - Downtown Streetscape Improvements
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