A year ago, Alderman Dominic Merante (Fifth Ward) began his crusade to lower the speed limit in Hudson from 30 mph to 25 mph. Because during much of that time there was no Legal Committee, Council president Tom DePietro having abolished all standing committees at the beginning of 2021, it was difficult to follow the progress of this effort. At one point, it was hoped the lower speed limit could be imposed on all the streets of Hudson, including those that are used as truck routes, but that was not to be.
Tonight, the Council will be voting to enact a law that imposes a 25 mph speed limit on just two streets in Hudson: Glenwood Boulevard, from Fairview Avenue to the point at which it becomes Sixth Street; and Union Street, from Worth Avenue to South Front Street. The language of the law indicates: "Initially this law will apply only to Glenwood Boulevard and Union Street but can be amended from time to time by the Common Council to add additional streets." COPYRIGHT 2021 CAROLE OSTERINK
That at least is great for Union Street. (and Glenwood). I hope the police keep an eye on the 800 block because people speeding down the hill from Worth Ave to 7th St and the reverse, are excessive.
ReplyDeleteState Street Speedway next, please (as if it would do any good!)
ReplyDeleteAny speed limit signs on Glenwood would be helpful as there are NONE in either direction right now, which is shameful.
ReplyDeleteGreat news for Union Street.
ReplyDeleteGreat news! Hope there’s enforcement to match. People drive way too aggressive in Hudson. Seen lots of speeding and road rage as of late.
ReplyDeleteGood news for Union, although it honestly needs to be a one way street.
ReplyDeleteAnother huge thing we need to think about in regards to speeding and lowering the speed limit is that pedestrians are constantly walking out in front of cars, and it's only getting worse.....
Now if we could just get people to stop treating Union as a one way street we'd have real progress...
ReplyDeleteUnion should be either a one way street, or no parking on one side. It’s nuts watching cars and trucks play chicken. I know how people love their parking, so one way would probably be the most viable solution. Although I can see more people using Cherry Alley as a highway, which is a problem in its own right
ReplyDeleteA 25mph limit solves nothing.
ReplyDeleteUnion St. one side parking creates a parking issue. However Union St. one way from Front to 4th solves the driving issue. OK what’s next.
Oops. Union St one way from W. Court to Front.
ReplyDeleteAll the streets should be one way with parking on one side only. We need municipal parking lots where residents can buy discounted monthly passes. I realize this is a HUGE ask but it will eventually be needed unless people stop using personal cars. Most European towns and cities require some version of this.
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