Have you ever been driving, walking or riding a bike down Fairy Chasm Road? Most of our residents would problably answer yes. We live in a wonderful community where biking and walking are a big part why Bayside is a such great place to live but sadly we are asking for trouble unless some significant changes are made. As I reside on Fairy Chasm, I have also seen our street become incredibly crowded with all of these happening sometimes all at once.....
* Two way auto traffic
* People walking on both sides of the street
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* Bicyclists riding on both sides of the street-often in packs, not single file
* Landscaping contractors with large vehicles park on the street
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We have been very lucky that we have avoided any major incidents, especially involving our children who actively play in the area. Sadly, I think we are living on borrowed time. Obviously the ideal situation would be to widen the street to include dedicated bike lanes on both sides of the street BUT I do not believe this is feasible especially after the "Pelham" issue and the beautiful trees that line our street. I do think some fairly easy common sense approaches should be conisdered...
* As this route is part of a larger bike path, we must add signage and enforce that bikes are to ride single file
* Make it mandatory that if a resident contracts a landscaping service they must park in their customers driving while working and not block a lane on Fairy Chasm
* Increase are overall signage to "Slow Down" and "Watch for Pedestrians" and increase enforcement of the speed limit
I truly feel that by this common sense, low cost approach we can make our community safer. My name is Tom Noble and I am running for the Bayside Village Board of Supervisor's in the April 2nd election. Let's hear what you think! Please send me your comments and sugeestions at thomasnoble1962@yahoo.com or visit my Facebook page-Tom Noble for Bayside Village Board of Supervisor's. Thank you!