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
The Honorable Gary McCarthy
Mayor, City of Schenectady
Vice-Chair
Frank Annicaro
Chief Executive Officer, CDTA
Secretary
Michael Arthur
Regional Director, NYS DOT Region 1

June 6, 2026


  1. Opening Remarks

  2. Privilege of the Floor

  3. Presentation - The New Normal: Transportation in the Capital Region, presented by Mark Castiglione and Madison Hrysko of the Capital District Regional Planning Commission

  4. Administration

    1. March 5, 2026 Meeting Minutes*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Action Anticipated

    2. Performance and Expenditure Report (October 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026)*



  5. 2025-2030 Transportation Improvement Program Amendments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Action Anticipated

    1. S259 and RG134 – Craig Street Corridor Rehabilitation*

    2. S265 and S285 – Freemans Bridge Road Sidewalks and Multi-Use Path*

    3. CDTA Capital Program Amendments (six project changes and three new projects)*

    4. S290 – Route 7 Traffic Calming (new project)*

    5. Section 5310 Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Grant Projects (six new projects):*

      1. T164/182529 – Samaritan Hospital and the Eddy Foundation

      2. T170/182530 – St Peter’s Hospital Foundation (Updated TIP ID number)

      3. T171/182531 – Center for Disability Services (Updated TIP ID number)

      4. T172/182532 – NYSARC Inc. Saratoga County Chapter (Updated TIP ID number)

      5. T168/182533 – Woodlawn Apartments

      6. T169/182534 – NYSARC Inc. Warren, Washington, and Albany Counties Chapter



    6. T175- Mobility Service Expansion, Integration, and Supporting System Enhancements (new project)*



  6. Resolution 26-2: Public Participation Plan Adoption*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Action Anticipated

    1. Final Draft Public Participation Plan*



  7. Resolution 26-3: Air Quality Conformity Adoption*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Action Anticipated

    1. Final Draft Air Quality Conformity Statement*



  8. Resolution 26-4: Title VI Analysis Approval*. . . . . . . . . Action Anticipated

    1. Final Draft Title VI Analysis Report*



  9. Roadway Departure Safety Action Plan Project Recommendations*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Action Anticipated

  10. Status of Regional Transportation Planning Initiatives*

    1. Transportation Council

    2. CDRPC

    3. CDTA

    4. NYSDOT

    5. NYSTA

    6. Albany County Airport Authority

    7. Albany Port District Commission

    8. Regional/Local Planning Activities



  11. Other

  12. Upcoming Meetings/Events

    1. Regional Operations and Safety Advisory Committee (ROSAC): June 11th at 1:00 PM

    2. Planning Committee: July1st at 9:30 AM

    3. Active Transportation Advisory Committee (ATAC): July8th at 9:30 AM

    4. Human Services Transportation Advisory Committee (HSTAC): August 3rd at 2:00 PM

    5. Planning Committee: August 5th at 9:30 AM

    6. Freight Advisory Committee (FAC): August 12th at 9:30 AM

    7. Policy Board: September 3rd at 3:00 PM



  13. Adjournment

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The Transportation Council is committed to ensuring that no person is excluded from participation in, or denied the benefits of, its metropolitan transportation planning process on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, or economic status, as protected by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related statutes and regulations. You may request additional information by contacting the Transportation Council as described below. If you believe you have been subjected to discrimination under Title VI or related statutes or regulations, you may file a complaint to the Transportation Council by sending your written complaint to Attention: Executive Director, 1 Park Place, Suite#101,  Albany, New York 12205, or by sending an e-mail to info@capitalmpo.org. Visit our Title VI & Nondiscrimination webpage or Contact Us for more information.

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