ML20083G207
| ML20083G207 | |
| Person / Time | |
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| Site: | Shoreham File:Long Island Lighting Company icon.png |
| Issue date: | 01/04/1984 |
| From: | Carney W HOUSE OF REP. |
| To: | Laurenson J Atomic Safety and Licensing Board Panel |
| References | |
| ISSUANCES-OL-3, NUDOCS 8401110176 | |
| Download: ML20083G207 (3) | |
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James A. Laurenson, Chairman Atomic Safety and Licensing Board U.S. Ntclear Regulatory Commission SERVED JAl'!1 o T'?A 1717 H Street, N.W.
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Dear Chairman Laurenson:
I have been contacted by my constituent Mr. Ralph Giallorenzo who has requested that I submit a letter in which he discusses transportation problems on Route 25A in Suffolk County which would result in the. event of an evacuation of the area around the Shoreham Nuclear Power Station.
I would appreciate the inclusion of Mr. Giallorenzo's comments on aspects of the evacuation issue in the record of the Emergency Planning Proceeding.
Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
I continue to follow all developments related to the emergency planning question with great interest.
With all good wishes, I am Sin rely y urs,
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Dear Governor Cuomo:
On July 20, 19S3, I sent you a letter rec m ending that funds from the proposed tra.sportation bond issue be used to construct the north shore bicycle path in northern Brookhaven, Suffolk County, and for sidewalks on Route 25A. Since these improvements would also help provide transportation in the proposed evacuation plan for the Shoreham nuclear plant, I would like to provide addi-tional infozzation to your task force, who are considering the problems of the plant.
Tne lack of safe walking and bicycling areas on the main roads of the north shore has never been considered in the formulation of the evacuation plan.
Since the Shoreham-h'ading River and Rocky Poi'nt school districts are closest to the LI140 plant property, those areas would be most affected by any radiation that could leak from the reactor. This effect decreases significantly as the distance from the plant increases. Therefore, being able to walk or bicycle a couple of miles away could make a big difference. For this reason, con-struction of the bicycle path and sidewalks on Route 25A, and other main town roads, could provide additional transportation routes.
Dae to existing road' conditions, evacuation of northern Brookhaven requiring
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travel westward from the nuclear plant would be very difficult, especially in the nearby school districts. Route 25A, the only east-west road, is grossly inadequate and has become known as Long Island's No. One Death Corridor.
It suffers from heavy congestion, especially during the summer months when traffic
'is bumper to btm:per.
Route 25A is a very narrow and extremely ha ardous two lane road, with not enough space for cars, pedestrians and bicyclists. Because' of the lack of sidewalks, pedestrians must walk in the hazardous auto lanes at great risk.
Bicycling is also unsafe since the shoulder areas are too narrow. Tnese conditions a;re just as bad on the main town roads that inter-sect with Route 25A.
If ever an evacuation becomes necessary, thousands of cars would enter 25A from the residential areas. As a result, there will be very little movement on that road, especially during the times when it is already congested with through traffic.
It would help if other raeans of transportation besides the autctnobile were developed.
Since the only available alternatives are walking and bicycling, the folicwing suggestions are offered to make their use possible:
1.
The proposed bicycle path on the LILCO right of way fram Port Jefferson to h'ading River is ideal for transportation because it is adjacent to residential..
arcas, schools, stores and other centers of activity. An eight-foot wide path
Page,Two would make it usable for both bicyclists and pedestrihns. During an evacua-tion, the students would be able to walk or bicycle to get hcrne during school hours or to a.sembly areas, since surveys have shown that bus drivers may not be available.
It would also be very difficult to operate busses because of the heavy traffic and lack of space on Route 25A.
2.
Sidewalks should be installed on 25A in the Shoreham-Wading River and Rocky Point school districts, especially on the north side which contains most of the population.
Heavily travelled main roads which intersect with 25A, e.g.,
North Country Road, Miller Avenue, Randall Road and Hallocks Landing Road, also need sidewalks.
Since shoulder areas are also widened several_ feet when side-walks are built, a safe place will be provided for bicycling.
3.
Adding to th'e traffic ha ards is the fact that nost roads on the north shore are almost completely dark because of the lack of street lights. How can an evacuation take place during the dark. evening hours,. if one cannot see or be seen? Since the town already has a lighting district, it should install lights on Route 25A and on main town roads.
4 We should also consider increasing the capacity of Route 25A.
The state is considering widening 25A to four lanes. As a member of the state's advisory committee for 25A, I was hformed that this could take many years -- even though its length is only eight miles.
Since this will be built in stages, there will be many traffic problems during construction -- which will only add to the problems of evacuation. The state should do the following if it rebuilds Route 25A:
A.
The entire length of 25A should be widened at one time and cs soon as possible.
Funds for its construction should be included in the proposed transportation bond issue.
B.
To reduce delays and traffic blockages, the widening should take place on the south side, since that area is mostly undeveloped.
C.
The widening should include sidewalks with wide shoulder areas on both sides of the entire length of 25A, with priority given.to the Shoreham-Wading River and Rocky Point area as explained in #2, because of their proximity to the plant.
Providing safe routes for walking and bicycling also will help relieve some of the congestion.
Tne cost of these improvements can be shared by government and LILCO. The need for safe walking and bicycling areas should be considered when formulating an evacuation plan. Most affected are those of school age, since walking and bicycling are their chief means or travelling.
Tnank you for your attention to this matter.
Respectfully yours, 4
Ralph J. Giallorenzo, Co-Chaiman Route 25A Traffic Safety Cc m ittee
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