LIRR Median Mayhem Continues into Second Year

More than a year after its installation near the Long Island Railroad station, Little Neck's will again be the lead topic of conversation at the upcoming meeting of the Westmoreland Association.

Maura McCarthy, borough commissioner for the city's Department of Transportation, will be on hand to address the many resident concerns associated with the altered traffic pattern, which focus primarily on the narrowness of the lanes and the risky maneuvers the median seems to encourage drivers to pull.

to resident's requests for a railroad "quiet zone," which eliminated the need for passing trains to blare their whistles as they rumble through town. While residents are satisfied with the results of the new quiet zone, they remain less thrilled with the other, unasked-for adjustments.

McCarthy was for meddling with the traffic pattern without first consulting residents, though scheduling conflicts have thus far prevented her from hearing the criticisms face-to-face. She has, however, been made aware of complaints via a written by Walter Mugdan, the civic association's president.

Got a problem with the altered traffic pattern? The Westmoreland Association will convene Monday, Nov. 21 at 8 p.m. Meetings are held at the , located at 46-16 Little Neck Parkway.