News & Announcements
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Transportation Council to Discuss Watervliet 25th Street Corridor Reconstruction Project
The Planning Committee will also act on several NYSDOT transportation project amendments. ALBANY, NY June 26, 2026 β The Planning Committee of the Capital Region Transportation Council (Transportation Council) will convene on July 1, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. The meeting agenda includes action on multiple changes to existing capital projects in the 2025-2030 Transportation Improvement
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Albany County Seeks Public Input on Airport Area Trail Connector Study
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 β The Capital Region Transportation Council (Transportation Council) and Albany County invite the public to visit the Albany County Airport Area Trail Connector
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Albany Seeks Public Input on Russell Road Sidewalk Study
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 β 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
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Changes to CDTAβs Capital Program to be Discussed
The Transportation Councilβs Planning Committee will also discuss the NYS Route 7 Traffic Calming Project in the Town of Niskayuna. ALBANY, NY April 30, 2026 β 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
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Press Releases
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Mayor Gary McCarthy Elected Transportation Council Policy Board Chair
ALBANY, NY March 17, 2026 β 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.
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Transportation Council to Discuss Route 7 Corridor Study
The Policy Board of the Transportation Council will also approve the 2026-2027 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP). ALBANY, NY February 27, 2026 β 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
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Transportation Council Releases $4.8M Planning Work Program for Public Review
The Transportation Council seeks input on its Draft 2026-2027 Unified Planning Work Program. ALBANY, NY February 5, 2026 β 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
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Transportation Council to Review Draft 2026-2027 Transportation Planning Work Program
The Transportation Council’s Planning Committee will also act on several changes to federally funded transportation projects. ALBANY, NY January 30, 2026 β 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
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Transportation Council to Discuss Design Alternatives for I-890 Exit 4C
The Transportation Council’s Planning Committee will also act on several changes to federally funded transportation projects. ALBANY, NY December 31, 2025 β 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
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Transportation Council to Approve Northway Paving Projects in 2026
The Policy Board of the Transportation Council will meet to approve four project changes to its Capital Program. ALBANY, NY November 28, 2025 β 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: