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During my first meeting with the Roosevelt Island Resident’s Association, a safety issue was brought to my attention by one of the residents.  She asked me to take a look at the pedestrian activity at the Island Turn-around on Main St.  Her concern was that some of the pedestrians were walking diagonally across the street without using the crosswalks or sidewalks. Sure enough, she was right.  Not only were pedestrians not using the crosswalks and sidewalks, but they were actually walking in the street.  I even saw citizens in wheelchairs unsafely proceeding in the street among motor vehicles. I met with the Director of Engineering and a new constructed turn-around island has been constructed.  Citizens of Roosevelt Island traveling from the Subway or Tram can now cross Main St., diagonally, by utilizing the new sidewalk. Be advised that new crosswalks will soon be painted and the Stop Sign will be moved to better serve that intersection.  Please remember to cross carefully and to utilize the crosswalks and sidewalks.  Thank you.   Keith Guerra                                Director of Public Safety Click Here to see past articles