The Transportation Council’s Active Transportation Planning Advisory Committee, formerly known as the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee, was born out of the 1997 New Visions plan. The Active Transportation Planning Advisory Committee continues to be very active, meeting regularly and dealing with issues ranging from public education to facility planning. The members provide technical guidance on Community and Transportation Linkage Program projects and other bicycle and pedestrian-related projects throughout the region.

The organizations that are presently represented on the advisory committee include: local municipalities, NYS Department of Transportation, NYS Department of Health, Guilderland Pathways Committee, Saratoga County Heritage Trails Committee, CDTA, Hudson River Valley Greenway, the New York Bicycling Coalition and the Mohawk Hudson Cycling Club among others. Other organizations or interested private citizens are encouraged to join the task force to raise their concerns regarding bicycling and walking in the Capital District.

The Active Transportation Planning Advisory Committee generally meets the second Tuesday of the month at the Transportation Council office. All meetings are open to the public

For further bicycle and pedestrian safety information visit the Traffic Safety Education & Encouragement page at the link below