2008-09 Community and Transportation Linkage Planning Program

ALBANY COUNTY

City of Albany:

Albany Bicycle Master Plan

The City is requesting a consultant study to develop a city-wide Bicycle Master Plan. The plan intends to provide guidance on the development of a network of bicycle routes linking activity centers, ranging from large employment centers like Downtown to small neighborhood commercial shopping areas. The bicycle network would include a hierarchy of bikeways and associated treatments such as bike lanes, shared roadway routes and signed bikeways and an implementation strategy would also be developed. The implementation strategy would identify priority routes and classifications, identify non-City funding sources for projects and would propose a process for integrating bicycle improvements into the City’s capital improvement program and street maintenance activities.

Consultant Total: $75,000 ($56,250 federal, $18,750 local cash match)

Village of Altamont:

Altamont Bicycle/Pedestrian Master Plan

The Village is requesting a consultant study to create an Altamont Village Bicycle/Pedestrian Master Plan. The proposed effort would require an inventory of non-motorized transportation resources in the Village along with the development of a plan to expand those resources into a community-wide network. This network would be developed in a manner that is consistent with both public input and the 2006 Village Comprehensive Plan. An implementation plan would be developed to prioritize key gaps in the existing network and to identify potential funding sources that might provide financial support for the expansion and completion of the network.

Consultant Total: $27,000 ($20,250 federal, $6,750 local cash match)

RENSSELAER COUNTY

Town/Village of Schaghticoke:

Route 40 Corridor Study

The Town and Village are requesting a consultant study of the Route 40 Corridor from the Hamlet of Melrose through the Village of Schaghticoke’s north village line. This effort is proposed as a follow up activity to the Town of Schaghticoke’s Comprehensive Plan. The purpose is to improve the safety of the corridor for all modes of transportation in a manner consistent with the rural nature of the town while at the same time exploring downtown streetscape improvements and traffic calming measures to enhance the character of the Village. Study elements would include identifying streetscape improvements such as street furniture, lighting, landscaping including shade trees, traffic calming methods (such as roundabouts, pavement narrowing, reduced intersection radii, etc.) and safety improvements throughout the corridor for all modes, especially motor vehicles and pedestrians.

Consultant Total: $50,000 ($37,500 federal, $12,500 local cash match)

SARATOGA COUNTY

City of Mechanicville:

Central Corridors Linkage Study

The City is requesting a consultant study that will study the linkage of three key areas of the City: Mabbett/Hill, Route 67 and Northern Central Avenue (US 4/NY 32: the Lakes to Locks Passage). The study will focus on how best to integrate sound planning principles that consider both land use and transportation issues. The study objectives include identifying and addressing the needs of the North Central community, developing strategies for the redevelopment of existing commercial/residential areas and assuring that the North Central Community both contributes to and benefits from the City’s overall revitalization efforts. Street connections, developing mixed use activity centers/transit corridors, identifying connections to the City’s waterfront, and an enhanced streetscape with quality bicycle and pedestrian facilities are critical components of this effort.

Consultant Total: $60,000 ($45,000 federal, $15,000 local cash match)

SCHENECTADY COUNTY

City of Schenectady:

Route 5 Transit Gateway Study

The City is requesting consultant assistance to prepare a gateway study of an area bounded by Erie Boulevard on the east, I-890 to the south, the area just north of State Street (NYS Route 5) and an area just west of Schenectady County Community College (SCCC). The study area is designated as distressed through its inclusion in the NY State Empire Zone and the Federal Renewal Community. This effort builds upon the Route 5 Bus Rapid Transit and Land Use/Transportation Corridor studies and will include analysis/documentation of planning measures/design standards to address the following elements: bicycle/pedestrian circulation and connections, better utilization of parking areas (representing 25% of the project study area), adaptive re-use options for the Armory and YMCA buildings, re-use options for the intercity bus terminal, identification of mixed use redevelopment opportunities, improved linkages to the Bus Rapid Transit system, other CDTA routes and the Amtrak Station, improved street designs, and better integration of SCCC into the community. This effort represents a follow-up activity to the City’s Comprehensive Plan.

Consultant Total: $65,000 ($48,750 federal, $16,250 local cash match)