A well-attended community meeting was held this week to address ongoing traffic flow and pedestrian safety concerns along Old Nyack Turnpike and Saddle River Road, drawing strong participation from neighborhood residents.
The meeting was called for and attended by State Senator Bill Weber and Rockland County Legislator Moshe Hopstein (District 13), who came to hear directly from residents about the growing safety challenges impacting the area.
Residents shared firsthand accounts of daily traffic congestion, limited turning infrastructure, and persistent pedestrian safety issues affecting families, children, and drivers alike. Many emphasized that existing roadway conditions are already heavily strained and require meaningful upgrades to ensure the safety and functionality of the corridor for the entire community.
Both officials listened carefully as concerns were presented and acknowledged the urgency of the matter. They indicated that efforts will begin toward identifying potential short-term safety enhancements, while also evaluating broader infrastructure needs — including possible long-term roadway redesign and improved coordination between town and county agencies.
As Monsey Scoop has previously reported, residents have been actively engaging town officials, county representatives, state leaders, and federal offices in an effort to ensure the issue receives proper attention. The shared objective remains clear: move beyond discussion and toward coordinated, actionable solutions that deliver measurable improvements.
Additional meetings are already scheduled in the coming days and weeks with other elected officials and relevant agencies as part of the ongoing effort to advance the issue from conversation to concrete action.
Residents expressed appreciation for the responsiveness shown thus far and said they look forward to seeing tangible progress that results in safer streets, improved traffic flow, and responsible infrastructure planning that protects both pedestrians and motorists.
