STATUS OF LINKAGE OR OTHER CAPITAL REGION PLANNING STUDIES AS OF MARCH 2008
ALBANY COUNTY--LINKAGE STUDIES
STUDY NAME AND LOCATION	CONSULTANT/ STUDY COST	STATUS	NEXT STEPS	CONTACT
1. Albany Bicycle Master Plan	Consultant has not been selected yet. $75,000	New Linkage Project  funded under the 2008-09 Community and Transportation Linkage Program.	The plan will 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.	Teresa LaSalle, CDTC Jason Purvis, CDTC Doug Melnick, City of Albany
2. Albany Housing Authority: North Swan Street Multi-modal Accessibility Study	Behan Planning $20,000	The final report has been received by the consultant.  This study is considered complete	A presentation to the CDTC Planning Committee will be scheduled.	Sandy Misiewicz, CDTC Doug Melnick, City of Albany Darren Scott, Albany Housing Authority
3. Railroad Avenue Corridor Study	Consultant has not been selected yet. $25,000	The study sponsors are looking into different alternatives for generating additional local match to try and meet the expected scope cost.  There has been no current communication with the sponsors.	After funding alternatives have been explored, it is expected that the project scope will be revisited and re-advertised in the Contract Reporter.	Jason Purvis, CDTC Liz Staubauch, Albany County Mike Lyons, Town of Colonie  Don Csaposs, Town of Guilderland
4. Route 9W Corridor Study (Bethlehem)	Wilbur Smith Associates $75,000	The final public meeting was held on March 11.  A summary report was prepared to be used as the outline for the final report for the study.  Follow-up tasks attendant to the Selkirk roadway project were identified.  CDTC and Town staffs met to discuss next steps.	During the month of April, the study team will prepare responses to comments and suggestions offered at the public meeting; study team will meet with the SAC; and the final report will be prepared.	Dave Jukins, CDTC Anne Benware, CDTC Sreekumar Nampoothiri, CDTC George Leveille, Town of Bethlehem
5. Delaware Avenue Hamlet Enhancement Study (Bethlehem)	Consultant has not been selected yet. $75,000	CDTC  staff met with Town planning staff to discuss scoping issues.  CDTC prepared the scope of services document based on that meeting.  Preparation of the REI was delayed to finish work on the 9W linkage effort.	The REI will be prepared  and advertised in the Contract Reporter, Urban Transportation Monitor, and other publications in April .  Study advisory committee will be officially announced by the Town Board  and an informal meeting to discuss the study will be held.  The consultant effort is  expected to begin after May 1.	Dave Jukins, CDTC Anne Benware, CDTC George Leveille, Town of Bethlehem
6. Van Schaick Island Transportation and Revitalization Plan (Cohoes)	Consultant has not been selected yet. $62,000	The consultant is working on incorporating the input received at the last public meeting.  A draft final report will be distributed to the SAC in early April.	The SAC will provide comment on the draft document.  The final public meeting will be in front of the City Council, date/time TBD.	Jason Purvis, CDTC Sreekumar Nampoothiri, CDTC Ed Tremblay, City of Cohoes
ALBANY COUNTY--LINKAGE STUDIES (continued)
STUDY NAME AND LOCATION	CONSULTANT/ STUDY COST	STATUS	NEXT STEPS	CONTACT
7. Land Use and Transportation Study for the Route 20 Corridor in Guilderland and Princetown	Behan Planning Associates and Behan Design. $32,000	The consultant is developing a draft final report based on public comments and SAC guidance.	The draft report will be reviewed by the SAC.  The goal will be to schedule a public meeting in April to present the draft final report.	Chris O'Neill, CDTC Donald Csaposs, Town of Guilderland
8. Neighborhood Master Plan for the Hamlet of Guilderland Center	Consultant has not been selected yet. $30,800	This project was funded under the 2007-08 Community and Transportation Linkage Program.	Work on this study will begin shortly.	Chris O'Neill, CDTC Donald Csaposs, Town of Guilderland
9. Altamont Bicycle/Pedestrian Master Plan	Consultant has not been selected yet. $27,000	New Linkage Project funded under the 2008-09 Community and Transportation Linkage Program.	The study will create an Altamont Village Bicycle/Pedestrian Master Plan.  The proposed effort will 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.	Jason Purvis, CDTC ???, Village of Altamont
10. Broadway (Route 32) Transportation, Access and Land Use Improvement Study	Creighton Manning Engineering $18,000	The third Study Advisory Committee meeting will be held on March 25th to review the draft conceptual designs and trail access locations. Planning and details for a future public meeting will also be discussed.	A public meeting will be held within the next few months.	Teresa LaSalle, CDTC Anne Benware, CDTC Paul Reuss, Village of Menands
ALBANY COUNTY--OTHER STUDIES (non-Linkage)
1. South End Revitalization Plan (Albany)	$60,000 Three pieces to project, with consultant assistance to the city	The Capital South Plan: SEGway to the Future is complete and available at the City's website: www.albanyny.gov.	TSEAC is moving forward with implementation which is focused on step one in the revitalization plan, i.e. stabilization but also planting the seeds for the larger projects envisioned in the plan to eventually come to fruition.  This involves development of a Capital South Plan marketing piece.	Doug Melnick, City of Albany Darren Scott, Albany Housing Authority
2. City of Albany Comprehensive Plan		The City has received 70 resumes from people interested in serving on the city's Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee.	Selections should be finalized and sent to the full Council in early spring.	Doug Melnick, City of Albany
3. City of Albany Corning Preserve Phase 2		The City is working on a concept involving filling only the southern tidal pond and providing mitigation both at the Corning Preserve and at Tivoli Park.  Meetings with regulatory agencies have been held. A Joint Permit Application has been submitted regarding the above-scenario. A LWRP application was submitted in November 2007 for construction costs and a connectivity study.	The City is currently working on finalizing design objectives.	Doug Melnick, City of Albany
ALBANY COUNTY--LINKAGE STUDIES
STUDY NAME AND LOCATION	CONSULTANT/ STUDY COST	STATUS	NEXT STEPS	CONTACT
4. LWRP (Bethlehem)	Saratoga Associates $78,000	The draft master plan for Henry Hudson Park has been prepared. The draft LWRP recommendations have been prepared by the advisory committee and consultant team. The NYS DOS has provided comments on the draft LWRP and a revised draft is being prepared.	The revised final draft LWRP will be submitted to NYS for inter-agency circulation and comment. The final draft LWRP will be presented to the Town Board for adoption once comments are received from the state.	George Leveille, Town of Bethlehem
RENSSELAER COUNTY--LINKAGE STUDIES
1. Congress Street and Ferry Street Corridor--Mixed use Development Study (Troy)	Consultant has not been selected yet. $40,000	The project is on hold until the privately funded Ferry/Congress Street Master Plan is complete.	CDTC and City staffs will work on the draft scope.  The project will be advertised in the Contract Reporter as soon as the Ferry/Congress Street Master Plan issues are resolved.	Deb Stacey, CDTC Teresa LaSalle, CDTC Bill Rohr, City of Troy
2. Town/Village of Schaghticoke: Route 40 Corridor Study	Consultant has not been selected yet. $50,000	New Linkage Project funded under the 2008-09 Community and Transportation Linkage Program.	This study will concentrate on 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.	Sandy Misiewicz, CDTC Town of Schaghticoke Village of Schaghticoke
RENSSELAER COUNTY--OTHER STUDIES (non-Linkage)
1. Ferry/Congress Street Master Plan (Troy)	Unknown Privately funded	No activity to report.		Linda VonDerHeide, Rensselaer County
2. North Greenbush Comprehensive Plan	Bergman Associates $55,000	The North Greenbush Comprehensive Plan is complete.  The Comprehensive Plan is under review by a new committee that was formed to reexamine the plan.	The town board will likely adopt the plan shortly.	Mark Evers, Town of North Greenbush
SARATOGA COUNTY--LINKAGE STUDIES
1. City of Mechanicville: Central Corridors Linkage Study	Consultant has not been selected yet. $60,000	New Linkage Project funded under the 2008-09 Community and Transportation Linkage Program.	This study will focus on 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 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.	Deb Stacey, CDTC Tom Richardson, City of Mechanicville
SARATOGA COUNTY--LINKAGE STUDIES (continued)
STUDY NAME AND LOCATION	CONSULTANT/ STUDY COST	STATUS	NEXT STEPS	CONTACT
2. Town of Clifton Park/Town of Halfmoon: Exit 9 Land Use and Transportation Plan	Buckhurst Fish and Jacquemart $65,000	The study advisory committee met in February to review the preliminary draft land use and transportation concepts.  Following review of this report and receipt of comments from the study advisory committee, the consultant will prepare a draft plan.	The study advisory committee will meet in April to review the draft plan and to discuss the second public workshop which will be held in Clifton Park.	Sandy Misiewicz, CDTC Deb Stacey, CDTC Kate Maynard, Town of Clifton Park Lindsay Zepko, Town of Halfmoon
SARATOGA COUNTY--OTHER STUDIES (non-Linkage)
1.  Hudson River and Champlain Feeder Canal Intermunicipal LWRP (Moreau, Queensbury, S. Glens Falls, Glens Falls, Fort Edward)	The Chazen Companies $80,000 NYSDOS funding	The consultant is finalizing the report based on input received at the last public meeting.	This project will be considered complete once the report is in final form.	Harry Gutheil, Saratoga County Andy Labruzzo, NYS DOS
2. Planning for Mechanicville Local Waterfront Revitalization Program	$50,000 NYSDOS funding	The City of Mechanicville will develop a Local Waterfront Revitalization Program that will include an inventory of natural resources and reuse and planning strategies to address critical community needs.  Issues to be addressed include: industrial decline, unemployment, deteriorating buildings and infrastructure, and possible environmental contamination.  Emphasis will be placed on the developing initiatives to balance economic development with environmental conservation.	Proposals will be evaluated and a consultant team will be selected shortly.	Andy Labruzzo, NYS DOS
3. Feasibility Study for Mohawk River Crescent Trail Extension	$50,000 NYSDOS funding	The Town of Halfmoon will conduct a feasibility study of possible Crescent Trail extensions, currently in design for the Mohawk River waterfront.  The project is intended to study the social, physical and environmental concerns of extending this section of the Crescent Trail and will result in a conceptual plan for the trail route with preliminary cost estimates, identification of potential funding sources, and plans for construction implementation and management.	An RFP for consultant services should be issued shortly.	Andy Labruzzo, NYS DOS
4. Town of Malta Downtown Greenspace and Economic Development Plan	Synthesis and Riverstreet Planning $62,500	Synthesis and Riverstreet provided an additional presentation at a joint workshop of the Town Board, Planning Board, Zoning Board and the public.  Some of the key points made during the presentation was that the downtown was geographically too large, that linkages needed to be better developed, that architectural review tools should be considered to guide development and that the Town should consider further defining specific areas of the downtown.	The consultant's analysis of Malta's Downtown Greenspace and Economic Development Plan is complete. The town board will begin to identify "next steps" based on the Plan's findings.	Tony Tozzi, Town of Malta
SCHENECTADY COUNTY--LINKAGE STUDIES
STUDY NAME AND LOCATION	CONSULTANT/ STUDY COST	STATUS	NEXT STEPS	CONTACT
1. Route 5 Transit Oriented, Mixed Use Catalyst Project Study	Riverstreet Planning & Nelson Nygaard $103,500 for consultant plus $11,500 CDTA in-kind.	The study advisory committee met in February to review the draft plan.  The major outstanding item is the identification of a catalyst economic development project.  The consultant team will work with the City to develop a concept that is realistic for the neighborhood.	A revised draft plan was developed and the next study advisory committee meeting is scheduled for March 26th.  The final public meeting will be scheduled at that time.	Sandy Misiewicz, CDTC Anne Benware, CDTC Steve Strichman, City of Schenectady
2. Route 5 Transit Gateway Study	Consultant has not been selected yet. $65,000	New Linkage Project funded under the 2008-09 Community and Transportation Linkage Program.	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) will be prepared.  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.	Sree Nampoothiri, CDTC Anne Benware, CDTC Steve Strichman, City of Schenectady
3. NY 7 and NY 146 Land Use and Transportation Study	Synthesis & CME $35,000	A SAC meeting has been scheduled for April 3rd to review the draft final report.	The consultant will make changes to the draft final report based on the comments received from the SAC.  The report should be complete by the end of April.  CDTC will schedule a presentation to the Planning Committee on the report findings.	Deb Stacey, CDTC Peter Comenzo, Town of Rotterdam
4. NYS Thruway Exit 26 & I-890 Land Use and Transportation Study	Wilbur Smith Associates $25,000	A second public meeting was held on February 11th at 7:00 pm.  The meeting was well attended.  The consultant incorporated the community's comments/concerns into the recommendation section of the draft report.	The draft was distributed to the SAC in mid-march.  A SAC meeting is scheduled for April 7th to review the draft report. The report should be complete by early May. CDTC will schedule a presentation to the Planning Committee on the report findings.	Deb Stacey, CDTC Peter Comenzo, Town of Rotterdam
5. Adapting Scotia Waterfront Concept Study to Master Plan Overlay	Consultant has not been selected yet. $30,000	CDTC met with the Village in January and determined that there is still interest in pursuing a Linkage study following the completion of the Waterfront Committee's work in the Village. The scope of work will likely focus on trail connections and parking in the very busy waterfront area.	The Village Board of Trustees will consider the Linkage study MOU at its next meeting.  Once approved, the Village and CDTC will move forward on the effort.	Sandy Misiewicz, CDTC Mayor Kris Kastberg, Village of Scotia
SCHENECTADY COUNTY--OTHER STUDIES (non-Linkage)
1. City of Schenectady Comprehensive Plan	Riverstreet Planning $240,000	The Comprehensive Plan was adopted on March 24th 2008.	Two Catalyst Projects are underway -- Little Italy completion expected in late April/May; and Mont Pleasant – completion expected in May/June.	Steve Strichman, City of Schenectady
SCHENECTADY COUNTY--OTHER STUDIES (non-Linkage)
STUDY NAME AND LOCATION	CONSULTANT/ STUDY COST	STATUS	NEXT STEPS	CONTACT
2. Schenectady County Blueway Trail	$24,000 NYSDOS Funding	The Town of Glenville, in conjunction with Schenectady County, the City of Schenectady, the Village of Scotia, the Town of Niskayuna, the Town of Rotterdam, the Mohawk Valley Heritage Corridor and the Schenectady County Chamber of Commerce will complete a strategic plan for the development of a Blueway Trail along the Mohawk River. The trail will incorporate waterway transportation, recreational opportunities, and promote points of local interest.	A blueway trail map was produced and is available on the County's website.  The project should be completed by June 2008.	Andy Labruzzo, NYS DOS
3. Schenectady County LWRP Preparation	$66,000 NYSDOS Funding	The project involves the preparation of an inter-municipal waterfront plan for the City of Schenectady, Village of Scotia, Town of Glenville, Town of Niskayuna, and Town of Rotterdam.   The municipalities are located within Schenectady County along the Mohawk River/Barge Canal.	The project scope has been updated.  The project should be completed by June 2008	Andy Labruzzo, NYS DOS
REGIONAL PROJECTS
1. CDTA BRT Conceptual Design  Western/Washington Avenue	Consultant to be selected $200,000, State Planning and Research Funds $50,000 In-kind Match	This study will produce an implementation proposal based on stakeholder consensus for a high-quality bus transit connection from downtown Albany to the east, to the redeveloped Harriman Research and Technology Park, SUNY Albany, Nanotech and Crossgates Mall to the west.  The implementation proposal will include service design, station locations and conceptual design, right-of-way assessment, multi-modal connections and cost estimates.  A draft scope of consultant services is ready for Committee review.	NYSDOT has provided a draft funding agreement for CDTA Board approval.  The Harriman Linkage Study Advisory Committee will be reconstituted to provide guidance to the study, and to review and steer the scope of consultant work.  The RFP has been issued and responses are due on April 15th.	Kristina Younger, CDTA Sandy Misiewicz, CDTC Anne Benware, CDTC
2. NY 5 Access Management Plan	Consultant to be selected $230,000, Corridor Management Initiative	After a follow up discussion between NYSDOT, CDTA, and CDTC regarding final revisions to the overall RFQ for the access management plan, which is being bundled with the BRT traffic signal priority and queue jumper projects for contract administration purposes, the RFQ was finalized and advertised.	Qualifications Statements are due to CDTA on April 15, 2008, starting the two-step process which will include the request for qualifications, followed by a request for full proposals from qualified consultants.	Kristina Younger, CDTA Anne Benware, CDTC
3. Incorporating Intermodal Transportation into new Downtown Albany Convention Center Case study	Regional Plan Association and Buckhurst Fish and Jacquemart $75,000 ($25,000 NYS MPOs; $50,000 CDTA)	This Case Study has looked  at options for transit supportive development in Downtown Albany at a conceptual level in the context of developing a downtown intermodal facility.   Work is 75% complete .	Conceptual site plans and drawings are available that are informing discussions with City officials as plans for State Street and the Convention Center are developed.	Kristina Younger, CDTA Deb Stacey, CDTC
REGIONAL PROJECTS (continued)
STUDY NAME AND LOCATION	CONSULTANT/ STUDY COST	STATUS	NEXT STEPS	CONTACT
4. Capital Region North/South Corridors to Improve Access to Emerging Employment Centers/Rail/BRT	PB Americas, with Creighton Manning and Arch Communications   $250,000  High Speed Rail Initiative	The study will review the most effective means to provide passenger transportation to emerging employment centers and other travel markets in the Capital Region.  It will include a broad overview of transportation possibilities and the Capital Region’s North/South corridors with respect to bus rapid transit (BRT) and rail/light rail opportunities.  The effort will be developed consistent with CDTC’s New Vision 2030 Plan.	The Consultant Contract was awarded 12/07 and is subject to approval of the NYS Comptroller.  The Study has a 7-month implementation schedule.  As of 3/21, the contract has not yet been approved, but CDTA has done significant data collection on NX services to inform the study.	Kristina Younger, CDTA Jim Cartin, NYS High Speed Rail Chris O'Neill, CDTC
5. Harriman TMA Feasibility Study	Consultant to be selected. $25,000 budget from Travel Demand Management (CMAQ) funds $75,000 ($25,000 NYS MPOs; $50,000 CDTA)	This study will advance one of the recommendations of the Harriman Linkage Study by further exploring with stakeholders the design and feasibility of the formation of the region's first Transportation Management Association (TMA).  A scope of work has been drafted and has a strong education and outreach component.  The desired outcome is a consensus on TMA structure, and the creation of the TMA using that structure.	The Study will be conducted parallel to the BRT Conceptual Design Study and build on the Committee structure from the Linkage Study.  Proposals are due to CDTA April 7, and a multi-agency selection committee will review the proposals.  A 9-month study duration is anticipated .	Kristina Younger, CDTA Sandy Misiewicz, CDTC