News briefs

By MEAGHAN FORBES
Published April 14, 2006

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Bayshore-Howard crossing signal now activated

OLD HYDE PARK - Crossing Bayshore Boulevard just got a little safer.

The new pedestrian signal at Bayshore and Howard Avenue went into operation Monday. Motorists traveling north on Bayshore now get a red light when someone activates the pedestrian crossing button.

The new signal is meant to improve safety and create a pedestrian-friendly environment along Bayshore.

The intersection improvements included countdown pedestrian signals, signal-ahead warning flashers, new pavement markings and enhanced pedestrian crosswalks.

The city project began in November and cost $53,000. The Community Investment Tax provided funding.

City converts Madison to one-way street

DOWNTOWN - Madison Street is now a two-way street.

Business and community leaders joined Mayor Pam Iorio at Madison and Pierce Street on March 31 to celebrate the conversion of Madison from a one-way to a two-way street.

Madison marks the first downtown east/west street to be converted. The project is meant to improve traffic efficiency downtown. Improvements included resurfacing, retrofitting the traffic signal systems, new pavement markings, and reconfiguring parking spaces and meters.

The city project started in November and cost $810,000. The Community Investment Tax provided funding.