Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Town of Riverhead public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
7 issues in roads with medium priority
Additional parking on Heidi Behr Way
The board is exploring adding parallel parking along Heidi Behr Way downtown. A quote in the packet prices linestriping 19 spaces and one hatched area at about $4,725.
Riverhead LIRR Train Station Disrepair
Warren McKnight presented photos of peeling paint at the train station and demanded the town pressure the MTA; the board agreed to send a letter, using the tactic that previously got potholes fixed.
Horton Avenue/Reeves Avenue Intersection Safety
A Calverton man whose friend was killed at the Horton/Reeves intersection in 2021 asked the board again for a traffic control device; the board agreed to put it on the traffic safety committee agenda.
Church Lane Speeding in Aquebogue
A 51-year Church Lane resident says speeding on the winding road is deadly dangerous — cars doing 45-50 in a 35 zone with no room to dodge. She was directed to the August 27 traffic safety meeting.
Route 25A Traffic Safety at Innov8 Fitness Driveway
A board member flagged that the Debbie Lane driveway sits only about 75 feet from Route 25A, where westbound cars accelerate out of the turn — a real safety concern. Staff may recommend making it entrance-only or shifting it north.
Traffic signal safety improvements
Two trouble-spot intersections — Osborne/Harrison and South Jamesport Avenue/Railroad Avenue — are getting professional traffic signal redesigns to improve safety.
Bus Shelters and Railroad Station Amenities
A resident is pushing for more bus shelters town-wide, plus seating and bathrooms at the LIRR station where commuters, including families, have nowhere to go.