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 Kathy Sheehan
Mayor, City of Albany
Vice-Chair
Michael P. Collins
Interim Chief Executive Officer, CDTA
Secretary
Michael Arthur
Regional Director, NYS DOT Region-1

March 7, 2024


  1. Opening Remarks

  2. Administration

    1. December 7, 2023 & February 15, 2024 Meeting minutes. . . . . . . . . . . . .Action Anticipated

    2. Nominating Subcommittee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Action Anticipated



  3. Privilege of the Floor

  4. Presentation - In Motion: The Plan to 2050 Development Process

  5. Metropolitan Transportation Plan Process Approval. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Action Anticipated

    1. Scope of Work

    2. In Motion Task Force

    3. Public Involvement Plan



  6. Bridge NY 2023 Project Approval. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Action Anticipated

  7. 2022-2027 Transportation Improvement Program Amendment
    T137, CDTC137 – Bus Plus Red Line Upgrades
    Location: Albany and Schenectady Counties
    Sponsor: CDTA
    Reason: 2(b) Cost Increase over $3 M

  8. TIP Amendment Guideline Revisions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Action Anticipated

  9. Resolution 24-1: 2024-2025 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) Approval. . . . . . . . . . . .         . . . . . . . . . Action Anticipated

  10. Resolution 24-2: Approval of the Public Participation Plan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Action Anticipated

  11. Limited English Proficiency Plan Approval. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Action Anticipated

  12. Title VI Assurances Update Approval. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Action Anticipated

  13. Regional Truck Parking Study Summary
    Regional Truck Parking Study Final Report for Approval. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Action Anticipated

  14. Advisory Committee Operating Policies Approval. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Action Anticipated

  15. ADA Transition Plan Solicitation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Action Anticipated

  16. Delegate Authority to Planning Committee to Add 5310 Program Projects to the TIP. . . . . . .          . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Action Anticipated

  17. Federal Certification Review Discussion

    1. Public Meeting Notice

    2. Public Survey



  18. 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



  19. Other

  20. Upcoming Meetings/ Events

    1. FHWA & FTA Certification Review Public Meeting - March 13th 4:30pm

    2. Planning Committee - April 3rd 9:30am

    3. Active Transportation Planning Advisory Committee - April 9th 9:00am

    4. Planning Committee - May 1st 9:30pm

    5. Human Service Advisory Committee - May 6th 2:00pm

    6. Freight Advisory Committee - May 15th 9:00am

    7. Policy Board - June 6th 3:00pm




 
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Nondiscrimination/Title VI

The Transportation Council (formerly known as CDTC) 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.

 

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NOTE: Meeting materials available on this web site may not include all materials included in the meeting mail out, such as letters from other agencies and brochures. There may also be materials not available until the meeting, such as handouts and audio-visual presentations.

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