Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Town of Babylon public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
5 issues in roads
Amendments to Uniform Code of Traffic Ordinances
Three hearings covered amendments to Chapters 2 and 3 of the traffic code. No members of the public spoke, and decisions were reserved.
Speeding on Claremont Avenue, West Babylon
A resident reported speeding between Hampton and Claremont Avenues, a killed dog, and a request for a speed hump; the board agreed to refer it to the traffic safety committee.
Neighborhood Cut-Through Traffic from Colonial Road Closure
Residents from Neptune Avenue raised serious safety concerns about heavy commercial and cut-through traffic flooding their residential streets following the recent dead-end closure of Colonial Road. They requested that the town either reopen Colonial Road or convert Neptune Avenue to a one-way street.
Traffic and pedestrian safety at Deer Park Avenue and Long Island Avenue
Conklin Street residents told the board the Deer Park Ave/Long Island Ave intersection is a 'death trap' with past fatalities, blind exits, and car-wash backups. They want the Long Island Avenue driveway relocated or closed and better controls at the Seaman Place right-of-way.
Neighborhood Traffic and Congestion Concerns in North Lindenhurst
Neighbors pushed back against an accessory apartment application, pointing out that a nearby bus depot and tight street parking make adding more units a headache.