CAPITAL DISTRICT TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
PLANNING COMMITTEE
Meeting Minutes
Geoff Bornemann, City of
Judy Breselor, City of
Peter Comenzo, Town of
Steve Feeney,
Rocky Ferraro, Capital District Regional Planning
Commission
Stephen Iachetta,
Tom Kearney,
Heather Mallozzi, Town of
Barb McHugh, Town of
Marybeth Pettit, City of
David Rettig, NYSDOT Region 1
Jill Ross, NYS Thruway
Authority
Bernard Sisson, City of
John Stangle, Town of
Erin Thomas, City of
Kristina Younger, Capital
District Transportation Authority
STAFF AND OTHERS
Anne Benware, Capital
District Transportation Committee
Michael Buser, Behan Planning
Associates
Ken DeCerce,
Don DelManzo,
Robert Hansen, NYSDOT Region
1
Chris O’Neill, Capital
District Transportation Committee
Sandra Misiewicz, Capital
District Transportation Committee
Sree Nampoothiri, Capital
District Transportation Committee
Jason Purvis, Capital
District Transportation Committee
Paul Stel,
VISITORS ISSUES
Chairman Franchini opened the meeting at approximately
Action Items
PRESENTATION
OF THE
Michael Buser of Behan Planning Associates
presented a summary of the recently-completed Halfmoon Town Center Linkage
study. The study provides a vision and
proposed town actions to foster attractive development in a broad area south of
NY 146 and east of US 9. Potential
design treatments for access management, mixed use development and
intersections are included. Ken DeCerce
commented favorably about the value of the study to the town and the town’s
continuing efforts.
ADMINISTRATION
Approval
of the
The minutes of the
AIR
QUALITY CONFORMITY
Conformity
Determination from AGFTC Plan Adoption
John Poorman reported that the Policy Board had
anticipated that the Adirondack Glens Falls Transportation Council’s interim
long-range plan would trigger the need for a CDTC action on the Capital
District Air Quality Conformity determination.
This responsibility was delegated to the Planning Committee.
He reported that the AGFTC plan does not change
the conformity determination and that CDTC can take action to affirm this fact,
and attest to the completion of a public review period on the
determination. Members agreed to this
action.
2005-10
TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AMENDMENTS
Although
not formally listed on the agenda, members agreed to review the requested TIP
amendment for the Siena College High Priority Project. Concerns had been expressed at the previous
Planning Committee meeting regarding Town of
Policy
Board action is required. [Secretary’s
note: Policy action was inadvertently
delayed until the September meeting. In
the meantime, an engineering phase under $0.250 M (within Planning Committee
authority) has been added to the TIP.]
A242, Slingerlands Bypass Phase 2
Dave
Rettig reported that the need for a TIP amendment for this project is based on
the cost of the right of way, engineering and construction increasing. Construction costs continue to run
approximately 15% over last year. Kristina
Younger noted that the right of way increase points to a need to review “fair
share” cost sharing on projects of this type.
After further discussion, members concurred with this request. Due to the nature of the change, Policy Board
action will be requested at its
A433, CR53 Bridge Over CSX Selkirk
Yard
Mike
Franchini described the proposed amendment; when first added to the TIP, the
project had an insufficient budget for engineering. The requested change will bring the
engineering budget to approximately 15% of construction, which is typical for
projects of this type. There was a brief
discussion on the possible need for an adjustment to the construction budget. Members decided to defer any consideration of
the construction cost until the TIP update.
Members approved the requested increase of $0.770 M.
T17, Transit Bus Replacement
Mr.
Poorman reported that the Federal Transit Administration has requested
clarification on the project scope for this TIP project. Because the fleet replacement will not result
in an exact one-for-one vehicle replacement, Planning Committee concurrence is
requested to describe this project as “Purchase Buses to Maintain Service
Levels”. Members agreed to the revision.
R257, NY43 over
Mr.
Poorman reported that NYSDOT has used its authority to fund the P and D phases
of the project with STP-Flex instead of HBRR funds. No action is required.
Discussion Items
STATUS OF
PLANNING ACTIVITIES
CDTC
Mr. Poorman noted that discussions have been
taking place regarding coordinating the time frame for TIP/STIP and NYSDOT
capital program updates. He also
reported on progress of work with the New Visions Transportation Finance Task
Force.
CDRPC
Mr. Ferraro reported that CDRPC is working on
new employment projections and has provided comments on the Global Insights
population and employment projections.
CDRPC is also working with NYSERDA on wind energy. The combined sewer overflow study is
progressing.
CDTA
Ms. Younger reported that CDTA has accepted five
new commuter coaches for the “Northway Express” service. The board has awarded a multi-year bus
contract to Gillig Corp. Six hybrid
electric and sixteen regular replacement buses are the first order. There is still no labor contract.
NYSDOT
Mr. Rettig reported that the I-87 corridor study
has been released. The I-90 rehab
project is progressing well.
NYSTA
Jill Ross reported that personnel changes have
been made. Don Bell and Jill are both
moving to headquarters. Bill Renaldi is
moving to operations and Phil Serafino will be assuming Jill’s place at the
Planning Committee table.
Steve Iachetta reported on progress on the
safety program. Additionally, there have
been fuel storage upgrades and a natural gas conversion, as well CNG station
upgrades and a retro-fit to clean diesel.
Terminal improvements continue.
TRANSPORTATION
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Bids and
Lettings
Mr. Hansen reported that project SA199, Bryant’s
Bridge / Fish Creek was let within the TIP budget. The only May-June bid
scheduled is I-87 Northway / WSR bridge replacement (part of A370).
OTHER
The next
Respectfully submitted,