Improved Safety At Pedestrian Crossings Coming To Hastings-On-Hudson

Press release from the Westchester County Government:

County Collaboration Steps Up Pedestrian Safety on Warburton Avenue

Westchester County is moving ahead with the installation of two urgently requested pedestrian safety crosswalks on Warburton Avenue in Hastings-on-Hudson. The project will improve safety for residents, Bee-Line riders, local workers, and schoolchildren through a coordinated effort led by County Executive Ken Jenkins and the County Board of Legislators' Majority Leader, David Imamura, at the request of local village officials.

The new crosswalks will be built at Warburton Avenue’s intersections with Pinecrest Drive and Division Street. A 2024 study by Manhattan-based Sam Schwartz Engineering, commissioned by the Village, identified both locations as high-risk for pedestrians due to speeding, limited visibility, and frequent conflicts between drivers and pedestrians. In September 2025, the County Executive and the Board of Legislators approved an inter-municipal agreement to fund and advance the work. The Board’s Majority Leader, David T. Imamura, who represents Hastings-on-Hudson, championed the project following years of resident concerns and the Village's consistent advocacy.

Jenkins said: “These improvements reflect what happens when residents speak up and government acts. Warburton Avenue has been a concern for families and commuters for a long time, and this project delivers the safety measures people have asked for. I am grateful to our partners in Hastings-on-Hudson and on the Board of Legislators for helping move this work forward. ”

Imamura said: “I am thrilled to have worked with the Village of Hastings-on-Hudson and the County Executive to make Hastings residents safe. It’s critical to ensure people can cross Warburton without fear.”

Hastings-on-Hudson Mayor Niki Armacost said: “We have heard from residents for years about the challenges of crossing Warburton Avenue, especially for children and older adults. These upgrades are an important step in creating safer streets throughout our Village. We appreciate the County’s partnership and its commitment to addressing a priority our community has raised again and again.”

The County hired Creighton Manning, a White Plains-based engineering firm, to design the improvements. The project will include ADA-compliant curb ramps, curb extensions, high-visibility signage and other safety features. Construction began on Wednesday, November 19, with completion anticipated by Friday, December 5. After installation, the Village will maintain the crosswalks.

Residents and parents have called attention to safety challenges on this stretch of Warburton Avenue for years. The new crossings will address a critical safety gap on a heavily used corridor that connects homes, schools and Bee-Line transit stops.

This press release was produced by the Westchester County Government. The views expressed here are the author’s own.