White Plains CitizeNetReporter - Bradley Intros Set Your Own Limits Law

WPCNR ALBANY TRIB & POST. From Assemblyman Adam Bradley's Media Center. April 1, 2003: Assemblyman Adam Bradley has introduced legislation that would give all towns in New York State the authority to set the speed limit and determine the signs on state roads running within towns; a right already held by cities and villages.

"This is an issue of public safety. All too often towns are unable to set speed limits on state roads running through their communities. Some of these roads have had fatalities occur on them and are known to be dangerous. Local town boards know their roads and will know where dangerous conditions exist; the same cannot be said of the state Department of Transportation. They are in the best position to set the speed limit and place signs that make sense and promote safety," said Assemblyman Bradley.

North Castle Town Supervisor Jack Lombardi spoke out in support of Bradley's legislation: "Towns have been waiting for this for years and it is due. Assemblyman Bradley has a truly unique idea here that finally provide towns with the same rights that cities and villages have."

The Assemblyman addressed the need for this legislation in his own district: "For years the people of New Castle have urged the state Department of Transportation to lower the speed limit on Route 100 in the town and the DOT has failed to respond. This is a case where inaction can be deadly. Unfortunately it is repeated in towns throughout Westchester and the state. My bill will correct this problem by empowering town boards to set safe rules and speed limits. I will fight for safety and local control of our roads."

Under state law, cities, villages and towns with 50,000 in population (24 towns) and suburban class towns (56 towns) can set the speed limit and signage on state roads running through the municipalities. The remaining 852 towns, however, have no such authority. Assemblyman Bradley's bill (A.7226) will remedy this anomaly which has led to unequal treatment of municipalities in the state.


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