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 – 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 – 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 – 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 CDTA’s Capital Program to be Discussed
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
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Press Releases
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Niskayuna Seeks Public Input for Route 7 Plan
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
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Transportation Council to Discuss Housing Trends in the Capital Region
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
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Public Meeting Announced to Introduce County Route 109 Complete Streets Study
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
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Funding Available for Community Planning and ADA Transition Plans
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
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Transportation Council to Discuss Central Avenue West Corridor Study
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
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Virtual Meeting Announced to Share Feedback on Draft Conceptual Solutions for Schenectady
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