Planning Committee

The Planning Committee has the delegated authority from theΒ Policy Board to develop recommendations about transportation policies, plans, and programs. The Planning Committee has also been delegated the authority to approve small-scale changes to Transportation Council core documents.

Planning Committee 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.

August 5, 2026

REVISED AGENDA

  1. Welcome and Introductions

  2. Visitor Issues

  3. Administration

    1. Previous Meeting Minutes - July 1, 2026*

    2. 2026-2027 UPWP Amendment

      1. 26-6 Draft Resolution*

      2. Draft Revised UPWP Document*

      3. Draft Revised UPWP Tables*





  4. Action Items

    1. 2025-2030 Transportation Improvement Program Amendments

      1. Amendment 1: Rte. 9/ I-87 Exit 13/ Old Post Rd Safety Project, NYSDOT

      2. Amendment 2: DUNN WB TO I-787 SB, BIN 109294A, NYSDOT

      3. Amendment 3: Rte. 7 Collar City Connections – Design Only Project, NYSDOT

      4. Amendment 4: Roadway Departure Projects, Alb. County, T/o Guilderland, T/o Halfmoon, T/o Wilton

      5. Amendment 5: Columbia Street Pedestrian Accessibility and Safe Routes to School Enhancements, City of Cohoes

      6. Amendment 6: Carman Rd / East Old State Pedestrian Improvements, T/o Guilderland

      7. Amendment 7: Bethlehem Priority Corridors Sidewalk Replacement and Installation, T/o Bethlehem

      8. Amendment 8: T/o Wilton Traffic Safety and Pedestrian Connectivity Project, T/o Wilton

      9. Amendment 9: CR 1 (Stony Creek Rd) over Wolf Creek Replacement, Bridge NY, Saratoga County





  5. Discussion Items

    1. NYSDOT Traffic Signal Consultant Update

    2. Summary of 2025-2030 TIP Administrative Modifications*

    3. NYSDOT Project Delivery Update

    4. Status of Regional Transportation Planning Initiatives*

    5. Regional and Local Planning Updates

      1. Transportation Council

      2. CDRPC

      3. CDTA

      4. NYSDOT

      5. NYSTA

      6. Albany County Airport Authority

      7. Albany Port District Commission

      8. Local Government/Other



    6. Upcoming Meetings/Events/Deadlines (tentative)

      1. Freight Advisory Committee – August 12, 9:30 AM

      2. Policy Board – September 3, 3:00 PM

      3. Reg. Oper. and Safety Advisory Committee – September 10, 1:00 PM

      4. Planning Committee - October 7, 9:30 AM





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Officers

Chair
Chris Wallin
City of Schenectady City Engineer
Vice-Chair
Lisa Ramundo
Alb. County DPW Commissioner
Secretary
Sandra Misiewicz, AICP
Transp. Council Executive Director

Quick Links

Past Meeting Materials

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Previous Meeting Minutes

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Meeting Schedule and Deadlines

2026 Meeting Schedule and TIP Amendment Submission Deadlines.

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