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Planning Board Meeting Tuesday, February 2

Discussion on the traffic impact of proposed Wawa

WHO: Ramsey Borough Planning Board

Concerned Residents of Ramsey Borough

WHAT: Ramsey Borough Planning Board Meeting

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WHEN: Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at 7:00 P.M.

WHERE: Ramsey Borough Hall, 33 N. Central Avenue Ramsey, NJ

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DETAILS: Traffic expert Hal Simoff has concluded his testimony challenging the information presented to the Planning Board regarding the proposed Wawa 16-pump gas station and convenience store on Route 17 in Ramsey at the former Cury’s Sporting Goods site.

It is expected that the applicant will begin cross-examination of Mr. Simoff. who testified that the extended deceleration lane begins further south on Route 17 than the driveway proposed for the Wawa, a situation that potentially will not gain approval from NJDOT.


Also under discussion will be computer simulations that clearly predict failing ‘service ratings’ for the site.

Ramsey residents have joined the Bear’s Cove opposition of the 24/7

gas and diesel fueling station and fast food/convenience store. A petition with 1,000+ signatures expressing concern for traffic safety on Route 17 in proximity to the proposed project was presented last week to the Mayor and Council.

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