1-Route 77 / Thruway Exit 48A Town of Pembroke, Genesee County • Safety � 21 accidents • Majority are Rear End and Left Turn accidents • Conflict occurs when vehicles enter and exit the Thruway and the rest stops • Impact � Due to the rest stops and the proximity to the Thruway, truck traffic is encouraged in this area Looking Northwest at Thruway Exit 48A � Truck traffic in this area - Pembroke contributes to the economic vitality of the Town of Pembroke Route 63 Corridor Study NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
2-Route 77 / Route 33 Town of Pembroke, Genesee County • Safety � 15 accidents • 47% involved trucks • 47% were related to congestion • 53% occurred during the off season months • Geometry � Non-standard stopping sight distance south of the intersection Looking South • Impact � Trucks negatively impact the Safety and Quality of life � Facility does not adequately accommodate seasonal peaks � Community safety, vehicle safety, Ped/Bike safety, noise, vibration and decreased mobility Route 63 Corridor Study NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
3-Route 77,Reynolds Road to Sumner Road Town of Pembroke, Genesee County • Safety � 43 accidents • 10% involved trucks • 37% were related to congestion • 28% occurred during the off season months • Impact � The high seasonal volumes have a negative effect on through mobility � Vehicle safety and Route 77 looking north from Six decreased mobility Flags – Darien Lake Route 63 Corridor Study NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
4-Route 77 / Sumner Road Town of Darien, Genesee County • Safety � 18 accidents • 11% involved trucks • 28% were related to congestion • 39% occurred during the off season months • Impact � Facility does not adequately accommodate seasonal peaks N � Vehicle safety and decreased mobility Route 77/Sumner Road intersection Route 63 Corridor Study NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
5-Route 77 / Route 20 Town of Darien, Genesee County • Safety � 20 accidents • 65% involved trucks • 45% were related to congestion • 60% occurred during the off season months • Geometry � Non-standard grade west of the intersection Looking northbound at Route 77/Route 20 intersection • Impact � Trucks negatively impact the Safety and Quality of life � Facility does not adequately accommodate seasonal peaks. � Community safety, vehicle safety, Ped/Bike safety, noise, vibration and decreased mobility Route 63 Corridor Study NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
6-Route 20 / East Road Town of Bethany, Genesee County • Safety East Road is the primary � intersection. 9 accidents � • 56% involved trucks • Two (2) fatal accidents • 56% Right Angle accidents � Failure to Yield was the predominant contributing factor • Geometry Non-standard stopping sight � distance west of the intersection Route 20 westbound at East Road • Impact 39% of the vehicles traveling through the intersection of Route 20 are � Trucks High travel speeds, vehicle size and limited sight distance contribute to � the number and severity of the accidents Vehicle safety and decreased mobility � Route 63 Corridor Study NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
7-Route 20 / Route 63 Town of Pavilion, Genesee County • Safety � Route 63 is the primary intersection � 12 accidents • 50% involved trucks • Slippery pavement and failure to yield Right-of- way were the leading factors • Geometry � Non-standard grade east of the intersection Route 20 westbound at Route 63 • Impact � 39% of the vehicles west of Route 63 and 14% of the vehicles east of Route 63 are Trucks � Community safety, vehicle safety and decreased mobility Route 63 Corridor Study NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
8-Route 63 / Route 19 Town of Pavilion, Genesee County • Safety � 5 leg intersection with Route 63 is the primary intersection � 13 accidents • 46% involved trucks • High speeds on Rte. 63 and Rte. 19 and failure to yield Right-of-way were the leading factors • Impact � 15% of the vehicles east of Route 19 and 30% of the Route 63 westbound approaching vehicles west of Route 19 Pavilion are trucks � Community safety, vehicle safety, Ped/Bike safety, noise, vibration and decreased mobility Route 63 Corridor Study NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
9-Route 63 / Peoria Curve Town of Covington, Wyoming County • Safety � 16 accidents • 56% involved trucks • Curvature was the leading factor • Geometry � Non-standard horizontal curve and non-standard stopping sight distance east of the curve Route 63 eastbound at Peoria Curve • Impact � 41% of the vehicles traveling this segment are trucks � Community safety, vehicle safety, noise, and decreased mobility Route 63 Corridor Study NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
10-Route 63 / Route 36 Town of York, Livingston County • Safety � 31 accidents • 24% involved trucks . • High speeds, disregard for traffic control and failure to yield right-of-way were the leading factors • Geometry � Non-standard stopping sight distance west of the intersection Route 36 northbound at Route 63 • Impact � 41% of the vehicles west of the intersection and 30% of the vehicles east of the intersection are trucks � Vehicle safety, Ped/Bike safety, noise, vibration and decreased mobility Route 63 Corridor Study NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
11-Route 63 / Court Street Town of Geneseo, Livingston County • Safety � 21 accidents • 33% involved trucks • Following to closely and failure to yield right-of-way were the leading factors • Impact � 25% of the vehicles traveling this segment are trucks � Vehicle safety, Ped/Bike safety, and decreased mobility Route 63 westbound at Genesee River bridge near Court St. Route 63 Corridor Study NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
12-Route 63 / Route 20A Town of Geneseo, Livingston County • Safety � Route 20A overlaps with Route 63 creating two merge/diverge points � 30 accidents • 20% involved trucks • Driver inattention was the leading factor • Geometry � Non-standard grade on eastbound approach • Impact Rte 63 / Rte 20A overlap northbound, at northern 63/20A split. � 15% of the vehicles are trucks � Vehicle safety Route 63 Corridor Study NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
13-Route 36 / Route 20A Town of Leicester, Livingston County • Safety � 23 accidents • 9% involved trucks • Driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way were the leading factors • Geometry � Non-standard horizontal curve west of the intersection Rte 36 / Rte 20A overlap in Leicester • Impact � 8% of the vehicles are trucks � Vehicle safety, Ped/Bike safety, noise, vibration and decreased mobility Route 63 Corridor Study NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Legislative Initiatives • Thruway Tolls • Restricted Highways • Hazardous Materials • Enforcement Route 63 Corridor Study NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Wrap Up • Outreach Schedule � 12/4 Officials/Focus Group Briefing � 12/10 and 12/11 Public Meetings • Promotional Strategy • Reports to be Posted on Web Page – www.dot.state.ny.us/route63.html • Next Steps for SAC � Review Reports � Assist in Development of Alternatives • Study Next Steps � Alternative Development and Evaluation Route 63 Corridor Study NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Public Input • What We Need From The Public � Input on Location Specific Needs • Any other locations? � Input on Broader Regional Needs • Start thinking about possible solutions Route 63 Corridor Study NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
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