I have seen just in recent days alone, the alarming number of car accidents at the intersection of Anawana Lake Road and Fraser Road, and it’s clear that immediate action is necessary to prevent a tragic loss of life. The status quo is unacceptable, and we must demand change. Every summer the number of accidents increases, and it’s now at a dangerous level.
First and foremost, drivers must take responsibility for their actions and adhere to vehicle and traffic laws. Reckless behavior behind the wheel puts innocent lives at risk and has no place on our roads.
Secondly, law enforcement must step up and enforce traffic regulations with seriousness and consistency. Strict policing will serve as a deterrent to dangerous driving and help restore a sense of safety for all road users.
Lastly, the Department of Transportation must reassess its priorities and allocate resources effectively. The tens of millions spent on unnecessary “traffic circles” on Route 42 near Kiamisha/Monticello would be better spent on installing a much-needed traffic light or blinker at this treacherous intersection.
We cannot afford to wait until it’s too late. The time for action is now. Let us work together to ensure the safety of our community and prevent avoidable tragedies. We owe it to ourselves, our loved ones, and our neighbors to take this situation seriously and demand change.
— YWN Editorial Board
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It is a county Road, they are working on it already
First they will put up a speeding sign while a traffic study is done.
The solution is not to install another traffic light that upsets all. The solution lies within our community. Pull licenses of all bochurim under age 20. This pertains to the entire Catskills region, not just Fraser Road.
Concerned citizens should approach Fallsburg police to set up a undercover speed trap to catch all violators. One full week of this operation will yield significant results.
Asbeing here in the mountains for my 36th year, I cannot recall another summer that witnessed as many MVAs as this year.
Not familiar withe the area but what about speed bumps?
Stop building, stop building, STOP BUILDING AND TURNING THE CATSKILLS INTO THE CITY. Also, take care of your errands before coming up and enjoy the pool once you’re up. Why all of this running around? Send your kids to day camp in your own colony like was always done. Leave the school busses in Williamsburg…….
There used to be a strong takanah from all camps and Yeshivos that no bochurim under 20 or 25 (Can’t remember; this goes back 30 years ago) are prohibited from driving in the Catskills.
NotWiseSage58,
I know many 20-year-olds who have been driving for 4 years already. We’re talking about drivers who have thousands upon thousands of miles under their belts already at that point. When I was 20, I already had thousands of miles under my belt. Just because you have an issue, doesn’t mean other people do.
I know I drove in the area you call Catskills, when I was 20 and I had no problem. In fact, I was even trusted by the camp I went to, to drive because they knew where I lived and what my history was when it came to driving.
I will agree 100% that the new traffic pattern on Route 42 crossing New York 17 was completely stupid. They should have made that overpass traffic pattern the same way they did at Harriman where it makes so much more sense. No traffic circles which are confusing to normal people! Basically what happens is the traffic crosses over to the other side and then crosses back. This allows easy entrances and exits off the highway.
Jersey Jew,
Should I bother refuting each and every point you made in response to my initial comment? Your arguments are faulty. As one example, when you drove in the Catskills 20 years ago, the population of summer residents up here was significantly less than today. I will leave it at that.
I am down the block, what do u find unusual about that intersection? Actually I believe hatzoloh has applied to put a ambulance bay at that corner
Years ago before whatapp…etc u didn’t know about every crash
It takes practice and time for city people to get accustomed to country roads , traffic circles , ditches , and your brights in my eyes