HomeMy WebLinkAboutI - 11 Bennie Rd Speed Limit Reduction ResultsDepartment of
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STATE OF
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Transportation
August 8, 2022
The Honorable Kristin E. Rocco-Petrella
Town Clerk/Tax Collector, Town of Cortlandville
3577 Terrace Road
Cortland, NY 13045
Dear Ms. Rocco -Petrel &:
KATHY HOCHUL
Governor
MARIE THERESE DOMINGUEZ
Commissioner
DAVID P. SMITH, P.E.
Regional Director
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J A U G 1 0 2022
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CORTLANDVILLE
TOWN CLERK'S OFFICE
RE: SPEED LIMIT REDUCTION REQUEST
BENNIE ROAD
TOWN OF CORTLANDVILLE
This is in further response to your request for a speed limit reduction on Bennie Road
in the town of Cortlandville. Our safety staff has completed their study.
NYSDOT professionals determined that lowering the speed limit would not be
appropriate at this time. Engineers reviewed the crash history at this location,
documented field conditions and performed multiple test drives at various speeds along
this route. During these test drives the engineers evaluated the reactions of other
motorists on the road as well as documented if they were able to maintain that speed
based on the geometry of the road, development density, and pedestrian activity. They
determined that the appropriate speed is the posted speed limit of 45 mph, which would
be considered the prevailing free flow speed, at which the majority of the drivers are
driving. Drivers are influenced more by the appearance of the highway and prevailing
traffic speeds, rather than a posted speed limit. Setting the speed limit at the prevailing
free flow speed decreases conflicts, minimizes crashes and makes it easier for vehicles
and pedestrians to judge the speed of approaching vehicles.
Your interest in this matter is greatly appreciated. If you have any questions, please
contact me at (315) 428-4380.
Very truly yours,
Scott R. Bates, P.E., PTOE
Regional Traffic Engineer
50 Wolf Road, Albany, NY 12232 1 wwv.dot.ny.gov