Transportation

Transportation-related emissions are the single largest contributor to Dobbs Ferry’s total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Motor vehicle emissions affect our quality of life and impact our health.

The Transportation Task Force will work to improve pedestrian and cyclist safety, support a greener municipal fleet,  encourage public transit use, promote motor vehicle efficiency and ride-sharing.

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Safe Routes

Supporting measures that improve
pedestrian and cyclist safety.

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Green Fleet

Promoting a shift to a greener fleet of municipal vehicles.

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Public Transit

Improving public transit access and efficiency, encouraging increased ridership.

Success Stories!

The Transportation team and other local groups like the DF PTSA and school district have already made some great strides toward safer, pedestrian and bike-friendly streets in Dobbs:

  • New school speed zone in front of Middle and High School

  • Staircases from Beacon Hill to Springhurst and from the Aqueduct trail to the Middle and High School

  • Expanded the number of bike racks at the Middle and High School

  • Installed speed bumps and crosswalks on DF school campuses

  • School district established no engine idling zones on school campuses

  • “Pace Car” campaign to persuade motorists to drive safely and share streets with pedestrians and bicyclists

  • Extra bike rack at the train station to supplement crowded Metro North racks

  • Won a grant to for the Route 9 Active Consortium study to make the Broadway regional corridor safer and more bike friendly

  • Commuter shuttle bus from train station to local neighborhoods on weekday evenings

  • Local Complete Streets Law passed modeled on state law passed in 2012

  • Hybrid bucket truck added to fleet of waste management vehicles in 2009.