Summary
Kaleida Health wants to open a gated employee entrance onto Bassett Road to ease hospital parking issues, but residents are fiercely opposed due to safety hazards, speeding, and increased traffic in their residential neighborhood.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Mar 24, 2026.
Impact analysis
Potential impact on surrounding residential property values and hospital operational efficiency.
Hospital employees seeking shorter walking distances and alternative egress routes.
Local residents experiencing increased traffic, speeding, and pedestrian safety risks.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Town Board - Regular Meeting of the Town Board — March 23, 2026
Numerous residents from Bassett Road spoke during public expression about safety and parking issues caused by Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital workers parking on residential streets.
Town Board - Work Session — March 23, 2026
Residents from the Bassett Road neighborhood turned out in force to protest a proposal allowing hospital employees to use a gated entrance on their residential street. Neighbors and children spoke passionately about safety hazards, speeding, lack of sidewalks, and non-compliance with original 2006 site plan conditions.
Planning Board - Regular Meeting — March 19, 2026
Kaleida Health wants to open a gated employee entrance onto Bassett Road to ease hospital parking issues, but residents are fiercely opposed due to safety hazards, speeding, and increased traffic in their residential neighborhood.
Traffic-Safety Board - Regular Meeting — February 4, 2026
Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital asked the board to lift old restrictions and allow a gated employee-only exit onto Bassett Road. Residents and board members pushed back on opening a hospital exit into a residential neighborhood, eventually agreeing to limit gate access to 170 employee passes.
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