The Craig-Main Connection Complete Streets study is now final! The complete streets study was funded through the CDTC Linkage program and developed in cooperation with the City of Schenectady, with assistance from a consultant project team lead by Place Alliance Northeast, and sub consultants Land Art Studios, Creighton Manning Engineering and River Street Planning. The study evaluated the Craig Street‐Main Avenue (Craig‐Main) corridor from Albany Street to Crane Street in the City of Schenectady.
The study set out with the goal of creating complete streets designs that would create a safer and more inviting environment for all modes, including pedestrians, cyclists, transit riders and motorists. The project team worked extensively throughout the study to connect with residents of the surrounding neighborhoods and gather input and recommendations on what the preferred future streetscape would look like on the Craig-Main corridor. In total, the project team held over 10 public outreach events, including a study launch party and multi-day day charette event where local food, music, and entertainment was provided to incentivize public participation and feedback. The event was considered a success with over 200 people in attendance and an abundance of community input on preferred designs!
As a result of the public outreach six different projects were recommended that target different portions of the study area. The plan also included a series of detailed cost estimates for each improvement, which have already been useful in assisting the City in pursing funding for the recommended improvements. For more information about the Craig-Main Complete Streets Study and a more detailed description of specific recommendations please visit https://www.craig-main-connection.com/.
