A community meeting focused on traffic flow and pedestrian safety was held this week in the neighborhood, drawing strong neighborhood attendance and meaningful engagement from elected officials.

The meeting was called for and attended by New York State Senator Bill Weber and Rockland County Legislator Moshe Hopstein (District 13), who came to hear directly from residents regarding ongoing safety concerns along Old Nyack Turnpike and Saddle River Road.

Residents shared firsthand accounts of daily traffic congestion, limited turning infrastructure, and ongoing pedestrian safety challenges affecting families and drivers alike. Many emphasized that current roadway conditions are already strained and require meaningful upgrades to ensure safety and functionality for the entire community.

Officials listened carefully and acknowledged the urgency of the situation. They indicated that efforts will begin toward identifying short-term safety improvements, while also evaluating broader infrastructure needs — including long-term roadway redesign and improved coordination between town and county agencies.

This meeting represents one important step within a broader community effort. 

As previously reported, residents have been actively engaging with town officials, county representatives, state leaders, and national offices to ensure that the issue is taken seriously and addressed through proper channels. The goal remains clear: to move beyond discussion and toward coordinated, actionable solutions.

Additional meetings are already scheduled in the coming days and weeks with other elected officials and relevant agencies to continue advancing this effort from conversation to concrete action.

The neighborhood remains united in its mission — safer streets, improved traffic flow, and responsible infrastructure planning that protects both pedestrians and drivers.

Community members expressed appreciation for the responsiveness shown thus far and look forward to seeing tangible progress in the near future.