We are writing to request a meeting to discuss pedestrian and vehicular safety issues that exist at the intersection of Long Beach Road (County Road 60) and Noyac Road in Noyac.
We have observed several ongoing issues that we believe warrant collaborative discussion toward a permanent solution. Although these critical issues worsen in the summer season, we have observed that they have grown more acute all year round.
Our concerns at the Noyac Road/Long Beach Road intersection include:
• Alleviating speeding traffic in both directions on Noyac Road. We have observed that the new stop sign has had mixed results — slightly calming traffic in one direction, and simultaneously confusing drivers who navigate it.
• Providing pedestrians and cyclists the ability to safely and securely cross Noyac Road to and from Long Beach. Residents repeatedly tell us how dangerous it is to cross Noyac Road here and how much they would like to be able to walk or cycle to Long Beach and North Haven.
• Enabling vehicles to safely make left-hand turns, from all directions.
• Reducing traffic accidents at the intersection.
• Recognizing and addressing this as a true four-way intersection, as Wickatuck Drive is directly across from Long Beach Road.
We have had many discussions with Southampton Town officials and its Highway Department concerning this intersection. Southampton Town Supervisor Maria Moore, Councilman Michael Iasilli and Highway Superintendent Charles McArdle all agree with us on the severity of the issues at this intersection.
Given that the town owns Noyac Road, and Suffolk County owns Long Beach Road and the adjoining traffic circle, a collaborative approach is required to address these concerns and improve public safety.
We sponsored a Noyac Road traffic survey. This intersection is the No. 1 Noyac Road concern that we consistently hear about from residents.
Specifically, we believe that a true traffic circle that incorporates Noyac Road, Long Beach Road and Wickatuck Drive is the best solution. The Southampton Town Council, its Highway Department and community members also support this idea.
The East End has many traffic circles (including the newest at Stephen Hands Path) that operate smoothly, increase pedestrian safety, and that drivers have readily acclimated to. We believe that addressing these concerns proactively could significantly improve safety for drivers, pedestrians and cyclists alike, while keeping traffic flowing in an orderly and nondisruptive manner. We understand from Superintendent McArdle that there is enough room for a true circle at the intersection.
Given the Noyac Road repaving program that is underway, the 2026 start to the Noyac Road pedestrian enhancements plan, and the significant increase in vehicular traffic on Noyac Road, we believe the time is now to build a true traffic circle at this intersection.
Peg Gallagher
President
Noyac Civic Council
The letter was endorsed by other members of the Noyac Civic Council leadership — Ed.
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