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Policy Board

The Policy Board is the ultimate authority for the Capital Region Transportation Council and acts on policy, plan, and program recommendations made by the Planning Committee. Policy Board members are encouraged to bring forth issues and concerns at any time -- they are expected to be active participants in the transportation planning process.

Policy Board meetings are open to the public. 

To register to speak and/ or to request auxiliary aids or services and reasonable accommodations please contact us at: (518) 458-2161 or info@capitalmpo.org. Request for aids, services, or reasonable accommodations must be made at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.

Meetings are broadcasted live, recorded and made available on our YouTube Channel.

Officers

Chair
Mayor Kathy Sheehan
City of Albany
Vice Chair
Carm Basile
Chief Executive Officer, CDTA
Secretary
Patrick Barnes
Regional Director, NYS DOT Region-1

Meeting - March 03, 2022

    Opening Remarks

    Administration

    • December 2, 2021 Meeting Minutes..................................................................Action Anticipated *
    • Nominating Subcommittee.................................................................................Action Anticipated

    Privilege of the Floor

    Presentation – NYSDOT Region 1 Planning Target Development for Federal Funds in the Transportation Improvement Program

    2022-2023 Unified Planning Work Program Review and Approval.......................Action Anticipated *

    2019-2024 Transportation Improvement Program Amendments*

    • A593, 1761.63, Henry Johnson Boulevard, Sheridan Avenue to Livingston Avenue: Mill & Fill
      • Location: City of Albany, Albany County
      • Sponsor: City of Albany
      • Reason: Deletion of a project over $0.500M..............................................Action Anticipated
    • A595, 1051.85, Dunn Memorial Bridge WB To I-787 SB Element Specific Repairs
      • Location: City of Albany, Albany County
      • Sponsor: NYSDOT
      • Reason: Cost decrease over $3M.............................................................Action Anticipated
    • A596, 1528.83, Everett Road Over I-90, Bridge Repair, BIN 1034529
      • Location: City of Albany, Albany County
      • Sponsor: NYSDOT
      • Reason: Deletion of a project over $0.500M.............................................Action Anticipated
    • R313, 1001.32, RT. 2 Over RT. 22 at Petersburg, Bridge Replacement, BIN 1000250
      • Location: Town of Petersburg, Rensselaer County
      • Sponsor: NYSDOT
      • Reason: Cost increase over 50% of project cost......................................Action Anticipated

    2022-2027 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Update

    CDTC Public Participation Plan Amendment......................................................Action Anticipated *

               Resolution

    Status of Planning Activities

    • CDTC*
    • CDRPC
    • CDTA
    • NYSDOT
    • NYSTA
    • Albany County Airport Authority
    • Albany Port District Commission
    • Non-CDTC Regional/Local Planning Activities

    Other

    Upcoming Meetings/Events

    • March 9, 2022 - Planning Committee (TIP)
    • March 23, 2022 - Planning Committee (TIP)
    • April 6, 2022 - Planning Committee
    • April 8, 2022 - Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee

    Adjournment

    *Enclosures

    **Virtual Meeting

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The Policy Board also maintains an Administrative & Financial (A&F) Standing Subcommittee composed of the Transportation Council's Chairman and other appointees. This subcommittee handles the Transportation Council's personnel and housekeeping issues on behalf of the Policy Board.