Lighted Crosswalks Cause Consternation In Montauk - 27 East

Lighted Crosswalks Cause Consternation In Montauk

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John Keeshan and other Montauk residents implored the Town Board to do away with new lighted crosswalk signs that they say are far too bright and clash with the hamlet's quaint downtown.

John Keeshan and other Montauk residents implored the Town Board to do away with new lighted crosswalk signs that they say are far too bright and clash with the hamlet's quaint downtown.

Town officials say that the lighted crosswalk signs that were installed in Montauk as part of a state-funded program to increase pedestrian safety are too tall and flash for too long or when pedestrians are not in crosswalks.

Town officials say that the lighted crosswalk signs that were installed in Montauk as part of a state-funded program to increase pedestrian safety are too tall and flash for too long or when pedestrians are not in crosswalks.

authorMichael Wright on Sep 10, 2019
Residents of Montauk and East Hampton Town both said they were unhappy with how new lighted crosswalk signs in the hamlet turned out. Town officials said they are pressuring the... more

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