Make North Broadway Safe for Pedestrians

The Problem

North Broadway in North Massapequa is a busy roadway used daily by children, teens, families with strollers, elderly residents, and pedestrians heading to nearby businesses. Despite this, there are missing pedestrian signals, faded or unmarked crosswalks, and long stretches with no safe crossing options.

Kids regularly cross North Broadway to reach the elementary school, two dance studios, two ice cream shops, a grocery store location, pizza places, and other neighborhood destinations. With no pedestrian lights and poorly marked crossings, this area poses a serious danger.

Map of Unsafe Stretch

Below is the highlighted portion of North Broadway where no safe pedestrian crossings exist.

Highlighted stretch of North Broadway lacking safe pedestrian crossings

Photo Evidence

Faded Crosswalk at N. Michigan Ave

Faded and poorly visible crosswalk markings at N. Michigan Ave

No Pedestrian Signal at N. Albany Ave

No pedestrian signal or safe crossing infrastructure at N. Albany Ave near school and recreational areas

Why This Matters

Children crossing to ice cream shops, pizza places, and classes
Families with strollers and dog walkers using the sidewalks daily
Frequent right-on-red turning conflicts
High vehicle speeds during peak hours
No safe alternative crossing without walking all the way to Boundary Ave

What the Community Is Asking For

Implementation of the pedestrian safety improvements identified in AIM 25-500971
Painted and refreshed crosswalks
Pedestrian WALK/DON'T WALK signals
A button-activated or vehicle-triggered signal if needed
Better signage and visibility improvements

Take Action

North Broadway needs safe pedestrian crossings. Please email Nassau County to support action on AIM 25-500971.

This issue has already been studied by Nassau County. Residents are now asking the County to act on its findings and recommendations.

Copy & Paste Email

Dear Nassau County, I am writing in support of AIM 25-500971 regarding pedestrian safety on North Broadway in North Massapequa. This area is actively used by children and families traveling to the elementary school, dance studios, ice cream shops, and local businesses, yet it lacks safe crossing infrastructure. I respectfully request that the recommended improvements from this case be implemented, including clearly marked crosswalks, pedestrian signals, and any additional safety measures identified. Thank you.

📧 Email Nassau County Now

The button above emails all five officials at once: Daniel Winkelman, Bruce Blakeman, the County Executive’s Office, Harold Lutz, and the Nassau County Legislature.

Who to Contact

You can also reach officials individually:

Bruce Blakeman — bblakeman@nassaucountyny.gov
Nassau County Executive’s Office — ncexecutive@nassaucountyny.gov
Harold Lutz — hlutz@nassaucountyny.gov
Daniel Winkelman — dwinkelman@nassaucountyny.gov
Nassau County Legislature — legislature@nassaucountyny.gov

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