Progress on Pedestrian Safety
by Cindy Goldstein -
At the November 8, 2026 meeting of the Board of Trustees, Assistant Village Manager Dennis Delborgo gave an update on progress toward making several problematic intersections safer for pedestrians. Here’s the summary:
Mamaroneck Avenue School: The Village worked with Westchester County to make the safety improvements in the area permanent. These improvements, made in response to the tragedy on June 20, 2024, when two people were killed, include pavement markings and traffic delineator posts. There is also a proposed project to replace curbs and sidewalks, install ADA-compliant hardscape curb extensions with posts, and replace traffic signals at three sites in the area. There will also be new signs and fresh pavement markings. Westchester County owns the road, and the Village owns the signals.
A $400K Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) grant was awarded to the Village along with a Westchester County Complete Streets grant for up to $1 million. The VOM is responsible for a 50% match. The County pays all design costs. The VOM has already paid for the survey and traffic signal design. A total of $2 million is included in the Village’s capital plan to be spread over two fiscal years. Thanks were extended to the County Board, County Executive Ken Jenkins, and his administration.
Mamaroneck Ave at Prospect: This project is at 100% design and ready to go out to bid for signal replacement and new signage. The total project cost is $660K and includes contingency and related soft costs. To expedite the project, the Village will pay 100% since there is no time to secure a grant. If approved, the project will start in Spring 2027 and coordinate with VOM events scheduled in that timeframe. The signal controller has already been updated for a leading pedestrian interval to allow an all-pedestrian phase before traffic begins. This interval has been increased, and pedestrians will now have 8 seconds to cross before the light changes for vehicles, in addition to the 14 seconds of crossing time when the light changes. Additional interim solutions are being investigated with the traffic consultant.
Halstead and North Barry – The Village met with the consultant on this major project, which will include installing ADA-compliant curb ramps, replacing signals, and painting crosswalks and signage. Field tests will assess interim improvements, including striping and striped candlesticks. The total cost estimate is budgeted at $5 million, spread over 2 fiscal years. NYS grant (from US DOT) is $2.786 million, with a total cost of $4 million.
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Delborgo also reported that the NYS DOT repainted crosswalks in VOM in response to a request from the Village.
Mamaroneck Safe Streets for All meeting is on Wednesday, November 18th from 5:30–7 p.m. in the Village Courtroom. All are welcome.
