The Capital Region Transportation Council and Albany County are launching a project website to gather community input on potential trail facilities in the Albany International Airport area.   ALBANY, NY May 5, 2026 – The Capital Region Transportation Council (Transportation Council) and Albany County invite the public to visit the Albany County Airport Area Trail Connector Study project website. The website includes information about

The Capital Region Transportation Council and Albany County will host a public workshop to gather community input on potential pedestrian facilities for Russell Road.   ALBANY, NY May 4, 2026 – The Capital Region Transportation Council (Transportation Council), Albany County, and the City of Albany invite the public to attend an open-house style workshop for the Russell Road

The Transportation Council’s Planning Committee will also discuss the NYS Route 7 Traffic Calming Project in the Town of Niskayuna.   ALBANY, NY April 30, 2026 – The Planning Committee of the Capital Region Transportation Council (Transportation Council) will convene on May 6, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. The meeting agenda includes action on several 2025-2030 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) amendments including changes to CDTA’s Transit Capital program, a new project proposal from NYSDOT for traffic calming on NYS Route 7 in the Town of

The Capital Region Transportation Council is accepting comments on both documents through May 20, 2026. ALBANY, NY April 2, 2026 – The Planning Committee of the Capital Region Transportation Council (Transportation Council) approved a Draft Public Participation Plan and Draft Air Quality Conformity Determination Document for public review. The Public Participation Plan and Air Quality

The Capital Region Transportation Council and Albany County are launching a project website to gather community input on potential trail facilities in the Albany International Airport area.   ALBANY, NY May 5, 2026 – The Capital Region Transportation Council (Transportation Council) and Albany County invite the public to visit the Albany County Airport Area Trail Connector Study project website. The website includes information about

The Capital Region Transportation Council and Albany County will host a public workshop to gather community input on potential pedestrian facilities for Russell Road.   ALBANY, NY May 4, 2026 – The Capital Region Transportation Council (Transportation Council), Albany County, and the City of Albany invite the public to attend an open-house style workshop for the Russell Road

The Transportation Council’s Planning Committee will also discuss the NYS Route 7 Traffic Calming Project in the Town of Niskayuna.   ALBANY, NY April 30, 2026 – The Planning Committee of the Capital Region Transportation Council (Transportation Council) will convene on May 6, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. The meeting agenda includes action on several 2025-2030 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) amendments including changes to CDTA’s Transit Capital program, a new project proposal from NYSDOT for traffic calming on NYS Route 7 in the Town of

The Capital Region Transportation Council is accepting comments on both documents through May 20, 2026. ALBANY, NY April 2, 2026 – The Planning Committee of the Capital Region Transportation Council (Transportation Council) approved a Draft Public Participation Plan and Draft Air Quality Conformity Determination Document for public review. The Public Participation Plan and Air Quality

The Transportation Council's Planning Committee will also act on several changes to federally funded transportation projects. ALBANY, NY March 26, 2026 – The Planning Committee of the Capital Region Transportation Council (Transportation Council) will convene on April 1, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. The meeting agenda includes a presentation by the New York State Department of

ALBANY, NY March 17, 2026 – The Capital Region Transportation Council (Transportation Council) is pleased to announce City of Schenectady Mayor Gary McCarthy has been elected to serve as its next Policy Board Chair. His term will begin on April 1, 2026, replacing former City of Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan who did not seek reelection.

The Policy Board of the Transportation Council will also approve the 2026-2027 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP). ALBANY, NY February 27, 2026 – The Policy Board of the Capital Region Transportation Council (Transportation Council) will convene on March 5, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. The Policy Board will act on four amendments to projects on its

The Transportation Council seeks input on its Draft 2026-2027 Unified Planning Work Program. ALBANY, NY February 5, 2026 – The Planning Committee of the Capital Region Transportation Council (Transportation Council) has released the Draft 2026-2027 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) for public review. The UPWP describes how federal transportation planning funds allocated to the Capital

The Transportation Council's Planning Committee will also act on several changes to federally funded transportation projects. ALBANY, NY January 30, 2026 – The Planning Committee of the Capital Region Transportation Council (Transportation Council) will convene on February 4, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. The Planning Committee will review and approve the Draft 2026-2027 Unified Planning Work

The Transportation Council's Planning Committee will also act on several changes to federally funded transportation projects. ALBANY, NY December 31, 2025 – The Planning Committee of the Capital Region Transportation Council (Transportation Council) will convene on January 7, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. The meeting agenda includes a presentation on the results of the Reimagining I-890

The Policy Board of the Transportation Council will meet to approve four project changes to its Capital Program. ALBANY, NY November 28, 2025 – The Policy Board of the Capital Region Transportation Council (Transportation Council) will convene on December 4, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. to act on four amendments to projects on its capital program:

The Capital Region Transportation Council and the Town of Niskayuna will host a public information meeting to gather community input on draft corridor concepts for the “Safe on 7” Complete Streets Plan. ALBANY, NY November 11, 2025 – The Capital Region Transportation Council (Transportation Council) and the Town of Niskayuna invite the public to attend an open-house style

The Transportation Council’s Planning Committee will also act on several changes to federally funded transportation projects. ALBANY, NY October 31, 2025 – The Planning Committee of the Capital Region Transportation Council (Transportation Council) will convene on November 5, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. The meeting agenda includes a presentation on Capital Region housing trends from the

All are welcome. Together let’s explore ways to improve safety, accessibility, and connectivity for all users along CR-109 (Kinns Road and Farm to Market Road) in the Towns of Halfmoon and Clifton Park. HALFMOON AND CLIFTON PARK, NY October 17, 2025 – The Capital Region Transportation Council (Transportation Council) in partnership with Saratoga County and

The Transportation Council seeks proposals from local governments for transportation planning related projects. ALBANY, NY October 15, 2025 – The Capital Region Transportation Council (Transportation Council) is seeking proposals for community and transportation planning related projects to include in its work plan for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2026. The Transportation Council’s work plan

The Planning Committee will also review a local and regional transportation planning study solicitation. ALBANY, NY September 26, 2025 – The Planning Committee of the Capital Region Transportation Council (Transportation Council) will convene on October 1, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. Planning Committee members will hear a presentation on the Central Avenue West Corridor Study, a

All are welcome. Please join us to help build a shared vision of roadway safety in the Capital Region. SCHENECTADY, NY September 2, 2025 – In partnership with the City of Schenectady, the Capital Region Transportation Council (the Transportation Council) is hosting a virtual public pin-up meeting on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, from 5:30 PM

The Policy Board of the Transportation Council will meet to adopt two new regional transportation plans and other key documents. ALBANY, NY August 29, 2025 – The Policy Board of the Capital Region Transportation Council (Transportation Council) will convene on September 4, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. After more than two years of work, the Transportation

All are welcome. Join us at this innovative “Pin Up” session to help build a shared vision of roadway safety in the Capital Region. ALBANY, NY August 13, 2025 – In partnership with the City of Albany, the Capital Region Transportation Council (the Transportation Council) is hosting a virtual public pin-up meeting on Wednesday, August

Comments on the draft Plan are due by August 31, 2025. ALBANY, NY August 8, 2025 – The Planning Committee of the Capital Region Transportation Council (the Transportation Council) has released the Draft Capital Region Vision Zero Safety Action Plan for public review. The development of the Plan has been a collaborative effort between the

Public comments on the draft report are due by September 3, 2025. ALBANY, NY August 7, 2025 – The Planning Committee of the Capital Region Transportation Council (Transportation Council) has released the Draft Transportation/Air Quality Conformity Determination for the Albany-Schenectady-Troy 1997 8-Hour Ozone Non-Attainment Area for public review. The purpose of the Air Quality Conformity

In Motion: The Plan to 2050 is to be released for public review on August 6. ALBANY, NY August 5, 2025 – The Capital Region Transportation Council (Transportation Council) will host a virtual public meeting webinar and an in-person Open House in support of its draft regional transportation plan known as In Motion: The Plan

The Planning Committee will hear a presentation on the Broadway Multimodal Resiliency Plan. ALBANY, NY August 1, 2025 – The Planning Committee of the Capital Region Transportation Council (Transportation Council) will convene on August 6, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. Planning Committee members will hear a presentation on the Transportation Council’s Broadway Multimodal Resiliency Plan. The

Join us at this innovative “Pin Up” session to help build a shared vision of roadway safety in the Capital Region.   GREEN ISLAND AND WATERVLIET, NY July 25, 2025 – In partnership with the Village of Green Island and the City of Watervliet, the Capital Region Transportation Council (the Transportation Council) is hosting a virtual

We want to know your thoughts on the plan’s recommended strategies and actions. The survey is live – please take a moment to fill it out today!  ALBANY, NY July 11, 2025 – Community members are invited to learn about In Motion: The Plan to 2050 and share feedback directly with the Capital Region Transportation

The Planning Committee will hear presentations on wind turbine transportation and the Vision Zero Safety Action Plan. ALBANY, NY July 3, 2025 – The Planning Committee of the Capital Region Transportation Council (Transportation Council) will convene on July 9, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. Planning Committee members will hear two presentations, one on the draft recommendations

Join us at this innovative "Pin Up" session to help build a shared vision of roadway safety in the Capital Region. TROY, NY June 30, 2025 – In partnership with the City of Troy, the Capital Region Transportation Council (the Transportation Council) is hosting a virtual public pin-up meeting on Monday, July 7, 2025, from

Join us at this innovative "Pin Up" session to help build a shared vision of roadway safety in the Capital Region. TROY, NY June 17, 2025 – In partnership with the City of Troy, the Capital Region Transportation Council (the Transportation Council) is hosting a virtual public pin-up meeting on Monday June 23, 2025, from

Join us to provide feedback on the draft study and roadway concepts. ALBANY, NY June 13, 2025 – The Capital Region Transportation Council (the Transportation Council) in partnership with the Cities of Albany and Watervliet, the Village of Menands, and Albany County are hosting a public open house on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, from 4PM

Join us to provide feedback on draft recommendations for the Capital Region Vision Zero Safety Action Plan focused on eliminating severe injury and fatal crash in the Capital Region. ALBANY, NY June 5, 2025 – The Capital Region Transportation Council (the Transportation Council) is hosting four public meetings (three in-person and one virtual) across the

The Transportation Council’s Policy Board will meet to approve the 2025-2030 Transportation Improvement Program  ALBANY, NY May 30, 2025 – The Policy Board of the Capital Region Transportation Council (Transportation Council) will convene on June 5, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. The agenda includes the approval of the 2025-2030 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). The TIP is

Public comments on the draft report are due on June 4, 2025.    ALBANY, NY May 9, 2025 – The Planning Committee of the Capital Region Transportation Council (Transportation Council) has released the Draft Transportation/Air Quality Conformity Determination for the Albany-Schenectady-Troy 1997 8-Hour Ozone Non-Attainment Area for public review. The purpose of the Air Quality Conformity

The Transportation Council’s Planning Committee will also release its Air Quality Conformity Document for Public review. ALBANY, NY May 1, 2025 – The Planning Committee of the Capital Region Transportation Council (Transportation Council) will convene on May 7, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. Planning Committee members will take action on the Draft 2025-2030 Transportation Improvement Program

All are welcome. Together let’s explore ways to encourage redevelopment, spur economic activity, and improve access, safety, and mobility for everyone. ALBANY, NY March 20, 2025 – The Capital Region Transportation Council (the Transportation Council), along with the Town of Colonie, is hosting a public meeting on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. at

Join us to provide input on proposed plan strategies and actions. ALBANY, NY March 12, 2025 – The Capital Region Transportation Council (the Transportation Council) is hosting four public meetings (three in-person and one virtual) across the Capital Region in March 2025 to gather public input on proposed transportation safety strategies and actions to reduce

$211M in federal transportation funds have been assigned to new site specific transportation projects in the Capital Region. ALBANY, NY March 10, 2025 – The Policy Board of the Capital Region Transportation Council (Transportation Council) has released its Draft 2025-2030 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for public review. The TIP is the Transportation Council’s 5-year capital

The Transportation Council’s Policy Board will meet to review and approve the draft 2025-2030 Transportation Improvement Program for public review and adopt the 2025-2026 Unified Planning Work Program ALBANY, NY February 28, 2025 – The Policy Board of the Capital Region Transportation Council (Transportation Council) will convene on March 6, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. The

All are welcome. Please join us to help build a shared vision of roadway safety in the City of Albany. ALBANY, NY February 20, 2025 – In partnership with the City of Albany, the Capital Region Transportation Council (the Transportation Council) is hosting a public workshop on Wednesday February 26, 2025 from 4:00PM to 7:00PM

The Transportation Council and the Village of Voorheesville seek input on the draft Safe Streets Policy and Plan on February 24. VOORHEESVILLE, NY February 13, 2025 – The Village of Voorheesville, in partnership with the Capital Region Transportation Council (Transportation Council), is preparing a Safe Streets Policy and Plan that will advance Complete Streets in

The Transportation Council seeks input on transportation planning initiatives to be undertaken beginning April 1st. ALBANY, NY January 30, 2025 - The Planning Committee of the Capital Region Transportation Council (Transportation Council) has released the Draft 2025-2026 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) for a 25-day public review. Adoption is anticipated at the Transportation Council’s March

All are welcome. Join us to collaboratively identify safety issues and develop conceptual solutions for the Eastern Avenue corridor. SCHENECTADY, NY January 28, 2025 - In partnership with the City of Schenectady, the Capital Region Transportation Council (the Transportation Council) is hosting a public workshop on Wednesday February 5, 2025 from 4:30PM to 7: 30PM

The Transportation Council’s Planning Committee will meet to assign funds to projects to be included in its 2025-2030 Transportation Improvement Program. ALBANY, NY January 23, 2025 - The Planning Committee of the Capital Region Transportation Council (Transportation Council) will convene on January 29, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. to continue to develop the 2025-2030 Transportation Improvement

ALBANY, NY January 21, 2025 - To support the Transportation Council's transportation demand management (TDM) and planning programs, a survey of 800 Capital Region residents was undertaken in 2024 to gain insight as to their travel choices. Demographic data shows that over 70% of the region's residents drive a single occupant vehicle (SOV) alone on

The public is invited to give their input on where and how Complete Streets designs can improve mobility in Castleton. MILTON, NY January 9, 2025 –CASTLETON-ON-HUDSON, NY January 13, 2025 – The Village of Castleton-on-Hudson, in partnership with the Capital Region Transportation Council (Transportation Council), invites the public to participate in its second public workshop

All are welcome to provide feedback and input on draft concepts and recommendations to improve pedestrian, bicycle, and vehicular connectivity. MILTON, NY January 9, 2025 –The Town of Milton will be holding a Public Workshop to review draft concepts for its Town Center Linkage Study on January 28th, 2025, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Town

All are welcome to develop conceptual solutions to safety issues for a city block bounded by Broadway, Caroline Street, Hodgeman Street, and Lake Avenue. SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY January 3, 2025 – In partnership with the City of Saratoga Springs, the Capital Region Transportation Council (the Transportation Council) is hosting a public workshop on Wednesday January

The Transportation Council’s Planning Committee will meet to discuss the status of existing capital projects. ALBANY, NY January 2, 2024 – The Planning Committee of the Capital Region Transportation Council (Transportation Council) will convene on January 8, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. to act establish the 2025 Performance Measure Targets for Pavement Condition and Safety and

Albany County and the Transportation Council are hosting a public open house to share concepts related to the Broadway Multimodal Resiliency Study ALBANY, NY December 12, 2024 – In partnership with the Cities of Albany and Watervliet and the Village of Menands, Albany County and the Capital Region Transportation Council (the Transportation Council) are hosting

All are welcome. Together let’s explore ways to encourage development and redevelopment, spur economic activity, and improve access, safety, and mobility for everyone ALBANY, NY November 6, 2024 – The Capital Region Transportation Council (the Transportation Council), along with the Town of Colonie, is hosting a public meeting on November 13, 2024, to publicly launch

The Transportation Council is also issuing a solicitation for community transportation planning projects   ALBANY, NY September 26, 2024 – The Planning Committee of the Capital Region Transportation Council (Transportation Council) will convene on October 2, 2024 at 9:30 a.m. to hear a presentation MJ Engineering, on the US Route 4 Corridor Study. With a primary

The Transportation Council will also add seven projects supporting transportation alternatives, clean air, and carbon reduction   ALBANY, NY August 30, 2024 – The Policy Board of the Capital Region Transportation Council (Transportation Council) will convene on September 5, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. to hear a presentation by staff from the Port of Albany on current

All are welcome. Please join us to help build a shared vision of roadway safety in the Capital Region. ALBANY, NY August 1, 2024 – The Capital Region Transportation Council (Transportation Council) is hosting four public meetings (three in-person and one virtual) across the region in August 2024 to publicly launch the Capital Region Vision

Please join us at the public workshop to see potential streetscape ideas and voice your opinion on the future of Curry Road, Guilderland Avenue, and Helderberg Avenue! For more information on the project, please visit http://tinyurl.com/CurryGuilderlandStudy.

 The Transportation Council’s Planning Committee will also act on two new safety projects.     ALBANY, NY July 2, 2024 – The Planning Committee of the Capital Region Transportation Council (Transportation Council) will convene on July 10, 2024 at 9:30 a.m. to hear a presentation by Creighton Manning, the lead study consultant, on the Town of Brunswick

The Transportation Council will also be briefed on the Capital Region Vision Zero Safety Action Plan. ALBANY, NY May 31, 2024 – The Policy Board of the Capital Region Transportation Council (Transportation Council) will convene on June 6, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. to hear a presentation by NYSDOT Region 1 on the initial concepts for

The public is invited to give their input on where and how Complete Streets designs can improve mobility in Castleton. ALBANY, NY May 21, 2024 – The Village of Castleton-on-Hudson, in partnership with the Capital Region Transportation Council (Transportation Council), invite the public to participate in a workshop for the Castleton Complete Streets Study. The meeting

The Capital Region Transportation Council announces development of a Vision Zero Safety Action Plan to build a shared vision of roadway safety in the Capital Region ALBANY, NY May 8, 2024 – The Capital Region Transportation Council and the Cities of Albany, Saratoga Springs, Troy, and Watervliet, as well as the Village of Green Island are