Dear Edgemont Neighbors,
I’m pleased to share an important update on the long-awaited Old Army Road Sidewalk Project, a major investment in pedestrian safety and infrastructure in Edgemont.
At its November 10 meeting, the Greenburgh Town Board adopted a resolution completing the project’s environmental review and issuing a Negative Declaration under the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA). This represents a significant milestone toward construction of the approximately $5.3 million project, supported by a $4.8 million federal Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) grant awarded to the Town in June 2024.
The project will provide approximately 4,200 linear feet of new ADA-compliant sidewalks along Old Army Road and portions of White Oak Lane, filling longstanding gaps in Edgemont’s pedestrian network and improving connections between our neighborhoods, schools, Central Park Avenue, and the Scarsdale Metro-North station.
But this project is about much more than sidewalks. The project’s engineering plans include the following improvements:
⮚ Safer School Access: A new midblock crosswalk near the pedestrian pathway to Edgemont Junior/Senior High School, featuring pedestrian-activated flashing beacons, enhanced warning signs, and a speed hump to slow approaching vehicles.
⮚ Improved Crosswalks: New or upgraded pedestrian crossings at Ardsley Road, Henry Street, Mount Joy Avenue, White Oak Lane, Edgemont Circle, and Doris Drive, including high-visibility markings and ADA-compliant curb ramps.
⮚ New Sidewalk Between Thomas Lane and White Oak Lane: Construction of a new sidewalk along Old Army Road, connecting Thomas Lane to the crosswalk at White Oak Lane and providing a safer, more accessible pedestrian route.
⮚ Traffic Signal Improvements: Upgraded pedestrian signals and crossing infrastructure, including improvements at the intersection of Old Army Road and Ardsley Road.
⮚ Drainage Improvements: New drainage infrastructure and curbing to better manage stormwater runoff and address conditions that can make walking difficult or unsafe.
⮚ Pedestrian Lighting: Proposed new or upgraded lighting to improve visibility and safety along the corridor.
⮚ Additional Safety Measures: New warning signs, roadway markings, and pedestrian improvements at intersections throughout the project area.
The preliminary engineering report anticipates construction beginning in early 2027 and continuing for approximately eight months. The ECC will continue working with the Town to confirm the construction schedule and ensure that the final design includes the important safety features envisioned for this corridor.
I’m particularly pleased that the Town’s environmental review specifically recognizes the ECC’s 2023 Comprehensive Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Report, which identified Old Army Road, Ardsley Road, and Fort Hill Road as three priority corridors for pedestrian and traffic safety improvements.
I want to thank the Greenburgh Town Board for its continued support of this important project, Commissioner of Community Development and Conservation Garrett Duquesne for his leadership in advancing the environmental review and approval process, and the Town’s Engineering Department for its ongoing work coordinating the engineering, design, and implementation of these improvements. Projects of this magnitude require considerable planning, coordination, and persistence, and I appreciate the efforts of everyone involved in moving this project forward.
For years, the ECC has advocated for a safer, more connected Edgemont. This project represents one of the largest investments in pedestrian safety our community has seen in recent years and will make a meaningful difference for students, families, commuters, and residents throughout the neighborhood.
While additional approvals and construction planning remain, the completion of the environmental review brings us another important step closer to making these long-awaited improvements a reality.
I’ll continue sharing updates as the project advances.
Dylan F. Pyne
President, Edgemont Community Council