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Minimization and Mitigation Measures
Various improvements have been identified to mitigate to the maximum extent practicable the
Project’s potential impact to existing traffic patterns and flows. It is noted that the
improvements typically include traffic signals and turn lanes at intersections. Based on
conversations with NYSDOT, alternative traffic controls, such as roundabouts, shall be
considered, and the intersections shall be monitored to determine when the improvements
should be installed.
Access to the Project Site shall be provided through Crosby Road during Phase 1. It is
recommended that a right-turn lane be constructed on the east bound Judge Road approach of
the NY Route 77/NY Route 63 intersection, and that this intersection and the NY Route
77/Ledge Road intersection be monitored for the potential installation of traffic signals during
Phase 1 of the Project’s development.
After Phase 1, and before the 70% threshold for Project build-out is reached, it is recommended
that a bypass road be constructed through the Project Site from NY Route 77/63 Overlap just
north of Ham Road to NY Route 77 at the existing location of the intersection of Crosby Road.
This connector road will provide access to the Project Site, and will allow through traffic on NY
Route 77 to bypass the Hamlet of Alabama, reducing potential traffic impacts in the Hamlet of
Alabama. Designating the bypass road at Route 77 and de-designating existing NY Route 77
through the Hamlet of Alabama will be considered. In addition to the connector road, several
new site driveways shall be constructed as needed and in correlation to the phased
development of the Project Site. These site access improvements include: two (2) driveways
on NY Route 77; two (2) driveways on Judge Road; and two (2) driveways on NY Route 77/63
Overlap (in addition to the bypass road curb cuts).
Traffic capacity improvements shall be completed (as needed) at several off-site intersections
including:
NY Route 77/NY Route 63/Judge Road
NY Route 77/Bloomingdale Road
NY Route 77/Ledge Road
NY Route 77/Akron Road
NY Route 77/I-90 Exit 48A
The actual timing and necessity of these improvements will be confirmed after completion of
Phase 1 development and subject to the review and approval of NYSDOT.
The full build-out analysis of the Preferred Alternative indicates that a majority of the study
area intersections will continue to operate adequately. A two-lane capacity analysis of NY
Route 77 shows that only the Judge Road to Bloomingdale Road segment may become
congested during full build-out conditions. Since additional mitigation above and beyond the
improvements identified for the 70% threshold may be necessary to provide adequate
operations at a few locations, a supplemental traffic analysis shall be conducted after the 70%
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