Hastings-on-Hudson

Safety Improvements Planned in Hastings

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December 8, 2025

By Rick Pezzullo—

Safety improvements are planned at two pedestrian crosswalks in Hastings-on-Hudson.

According to Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins, new crosswalks will be built at intersections with Warburton Ave. at Pinecrest Dr. and Division St.

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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, Jenkins and the Board of Legislators approved an inter-municipal agreement to fund and advance the work. The board’s Majority Leader, David Imamura, who represents Hastings-on-Hudson, championed the project following years of resident concerns and the village’s consistent advocacy.

“We have heard from residents for years about the challenges of crossing Warburton Avenue, especially for children and older adults,” said Hastings-on-Hudson Mayor Niki Armacost. “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 is expected to be completed this week.

“These improvements reflect what happens when residents speak up and government acts,” Jenkins said. “Warburton Ave. 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.”

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

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