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COMET Meeting the Monday, 2/5, 7:00 pm

1/31/2024

Our agenda is below.

DATE: Feb 5, 2024 07:00 PM

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Agenda:

A representative from the Queens District Attorney's office will introduce herself.
The 104th, 108th and 110th Precincts will let us know what's been going on during December and January. Accidents involving pedestrians seems to be increasing. What measures can be taken at the locations to make them safer?
Assemblyman Raga's office will give us an update, if any, regarding work planned for the BQE that will hopefully address the serious flooding issue near Queens Boulevard.
Senator Gianairis' office has reached out to NYS DOT and asked that they look into accidents that have been occurring on the LIE at exits 18 and 19. Perhaps roadway markings or signage will make the strip safer.
Updates from our elected officials representatives.

Grand Ave Bridge repairs

1/25/2024

110th Crime Prevention - Vehicle-related crimes in our area

1/23/2024

NOTE: These crimes occurred near the 104th and/or 108th Precinct borders so we all need to be aware. We will be working with our precincts on 4/20 to help with VIN Etching. We'll give you more info as the date approaches.

I just wanted to spread some information on some vehicle related crimes that have occurred recently in the 110 precinct south of Queens Boulevard.

First, there was a catalytic converter stolen from a Mitsubishi which was parked on Simonson Street between Grand Avenue and Queens Boulevard. This incident took place between 1/14-1/16. Some deterrents to catalytic converter theft may be having the catalytic converter painted or installing a catalytic converter protective cage.

Another incident was reported on 1/22 in which the owner of a Toyota left his keys in the car and the car was stolen near 87 Street and 57 Road. Obviously, it is not wise to leave keys in the vehicle. Vehicle theft deterrents may be utilizing the club, car alarms, air tags for tracking, and services from the NYPD such as Combat Auto Theft Program and VIN etching. I hope this update was informative and helpful. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions/concerns.

Respectfully,

Police Officer John Williams
110 Crime Prevention

Transportation committee 1/30/24

1/21/2024

SE859 - 70th Street Sewer Upgrades - Weekly Bulletin 01/22/24 - 01/26/24 - Pedestrian Ramps at 70 St & 52 Ave & Calamus Ave; 69 St at 51 Ave - MASPETH

1/21/2024

New Commanding Officer at the 104th Precinct

1/21/2024

We look forward to meeting our new Commanding Officer. Hopefully he will attend our next COMET Zoom meeting on February 5th.

Proposed Utility Work on Grand Avenue/69th Street

1/12/2024

The utility work will begin on or after Thursday, January 18th.

DSNY Issuing Summonses

1/12/2024

One of our Elmhurst Block Captains called to let us know that DSNY was issuing $50 summonses to residents in the vicinity of Kneeland Avenue for putting their trash out too early last night.

We just want to let you know that they are enforcing the new regulations and don't want you to be caught off guard.

Crematory Tour

1/9/2024

We will be hosting a tour of the historic Fresh Pond Crematory and Columbarium at 6140 Mount Olivet Crescent on Wednesday, January 17 at 6 PM. If you are interested in joining us please RSVP to [email protected]. pic.twitter.com/5cimN3ojd3
— Newtown Historical (@NewtownHistory) January 8, 2024

Queens Bus Network Redesign Project Update and Community Board Presentations

1/8/2024

Hello Everyone,

In December, the MTA released the next report in the Queens Bus Network Redesign initiative, the Proposed Final Plan. In this Plan we further refine the Queens bus network to address the needs of our stakeholders while balancing trade-offs and using network redesign strategies to achieve our customer priorities: Reliable Service, Faster Travel, Better Connections, and Simplified Service.

In January and February, we will be presenting to all Queens community boards. Please visit your community board’s website or call the office for meeting details. You can also find more information and identify your community board here.

Tuesday, Jan 9 – CB 12 Transportation Committee (Virtual)
Thursday, Jan 11 – CB 11 Transportation Committee (Virtual)
Thursday, Jan 11 – CB 13 Transportation Committee (Virtual)
Thursday, Jan 18 – CB 7 Transportation Committee (In-Person)
Monday, Jan 22 – CB 8 Transit Committee (In-Person)
Wednesday, Jan 24 – CB 14 Transportation Committee (In-Person)
Thursday, Jan 25 – CB 6 Transportation Committee (Virtual)
Tuesday, Jan 30 – CB 5 Transportation Committee (In-Person)
Tuesday, Feb 6 – CB 2 Traffic & Transportation Committee (In-Person)
Wednesday, Feb 7 – CB 6 Full Board (In-Person)
Monday, Feb 12 – CB 7 Full Board Meeting (In-Person)
Tuesday, Feb 13 – CB 9 Full Board (In-Person)
Tuesday, Feb 13 – CB 14 Full Board (In-Person)
Tuesday, Feb 20 – CB 1 Full Board (In-Person)
Wednesday, Feb 21 – CB 8 Full Board (In-Person)

Please be sure to visit the project website. And take a look at the resources there to learn more about how the new route proposals may impact your commute and let us know what you think!

Check out your proposed commute in the Future Trip Planner!
The routes shown in the Proposed Final Plan have been uploaded to the Future Trip Planner so people can get a sense of the routes they would be interested in and their average travel times.

The new routes will be available for preview via a trip planning tool that allows customers to input a start and end location and see an overview of their trip with the bus route changes in effect. After entering their trip information, customers are able to drag the start and end flags across the map and watch their options and routes shift in real time.

Enter your start and end locations to see which routes you might use!

Interactive network maps
We need your feedback! Use this interactive Remix map to view our proposed bus routes and stops in detail. Please provide comments using the "Post Comment" button on the top right of the page. Then click on the route that you would like to comment on.
Proposed Local & Express Bus Network

System maps

We look forward to continuing the conversation to improve bus service with Queens customers and stakeholders and look forward to your continued participation in this process.
Thank you,

The Queens Redesign Team

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