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Traffic Committee

 

The PCA Traffic Committee is involved with traffic, pedestrian and transit issues in the Parkside area. Our goal is to work for a safe and accessible neighborhood for walkers, bikers, drivers and riders. The committee meets on the second Tuesday of each month. If you are interested in joining the committee or have an issue you think the committee needs to address, please email us at traffic@parksidebuffalo.org or call the PCA office.

 

Medaille College Walkway

Medaille College has applied for and is pursuing the following upgrades related to the access of their campus at the intersection of Route 198 and Parkside Avenue.  This plan has received City approval, and is waiting on State Department of Transportation review.  The overall intention is to improve pedestrian safety as students cross the highway.  Of particular note the plan would:
  1. Restripe all stop bars and crosswalks
  2. To the south of Rt 198 remove the sidewalk on the east side of the street, and replace it with a new sidewalk on the west side, where the majority of pedestrian traffic crosses the highway currently.
  3. The north bound side of the short street leading from Medaille to the 198 is actually designed as a wide two-lane road (one lane in each direction), though it is often used as a three-lane road (two lanes headed north, one for turning left, the other for turning right).  This plan expands the roadway to accommodate this use.
  4. Install sidewalk ramps and replace granite curbs at Burbank Drive.
  5. Resurface areas of the roadway.

Medaille College Walkway Plans - View or Download PDF file