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The Village of Ossining Board of Trustees has unanimously voted to convert lower Linden Avenue to a one-way street northbound between Croton Avenue and Glen Street, changing traffic flow from its current two-way operation in order to improve safety for drivers and pedestrians. This intersection is greatly in need of improvement, as a high number of traffic accidents have been reported, according to data from the Ossining Police Department, due to drivers experiencing blind spots when approaching Croton Avenue from Glen Street.
Prior efforts to improve safety at the intersection include new signage and marked crosswalks installed in the Spring of 2024, which has helped to encourage safer pedestrian crossings; this is of critical importance everywhere, but particularly throughout the Croton Avenue corridor, a busy state road (NYS 133) that regularly carries Bee Line Buses, school buses, commuters, and residents traveling from destinations within and outside of Ossining. Prohibiting vehicles from turning onto Croton Avenue from Lower Linden will further enhance the safety of drivers and pedestrians in this challenging intersection.
Turning this section of lower Linden Avenue into a one-way will provide safety to pedestrians and drivers. This section of Ossining serves as an area with significant businesses and foot traffic by community members of all ages. Anything we can do to enhance safety with the least inconvenience is always a welcome change.
The Village of Ossining Department of Public Works is committed to ensuring the safety of all residents and commuters. The work in this area began at the end of October and be completed with an effective date of Monday, December 9, 2024. Please abide by the new traffic and parking rules in this area. Thank you in advance for your cooperation while this change is being implemented.
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