The New York State Department of Transportation will host a series of four public information meetings in the coming weeks on the draft Active Transportation Strategic Plan, which seeks to improve accommodation for walking, bicycling, wheelchair use or micromobility services throughout New York State. The meetings – three in-person gatherings and one virtual session – will allow participants to learn about the plan’s goals and objectives and also provide input on the plan’s strategies and actions for implementation. NYSDOT is committed to engaging the public and local communities at every step in the process of drafting this plan.

Four 90-minute meetings are planned and will feature presentations from NYSDOT staff and consultants. Participants will be invited to provide feedback on progress made and next steps. The public forums will be held at the following dates/times and locations:

• September 1 – Albany Library, Large Auditorium (5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.)
  161 Washington Avenue, Albany NY 12210
• September 2 – Rochester Public Library, Kate Gleason Auditorium (5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.)
  Bausch & Lomb Public Library Building, 115 South Avenue, Rochester, NY 14604
• September 3 – Hauppauge Public Library (5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.)
  1373 Veterans Memorial Highway, Hauppauge, NY 11788
• September 4 – Virtual (12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.). Login available here: https://vhb.zoom.us/j/83539982166?pwd=WLYBl8ss7GFUiQFwUaL8DmKKXZKkbg.1

The ATSP is expected to be complete later this fall and will present an action plan toward a vision that, through collaboration and engagement, will allow NYSDOT to provide a connected and accessible active transportation network, offering all users access to travel CHOICES by Creating Healthy Options to Improve Community Experience and Safety.

NYSDOT is committed to engagement across all regions of the state, including outreach to historically underserved communities and providing opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to participate. Members of the public are encouraged to:

• Attend one of the Public Forums
• Visit the project website at https://www.nysdotwalkbikeplan.com/ to learn more.
• Provide their name and email address to be added to the distribution list for plan updates and announcements.

Interested participants are urged to check the project website frequently for any updates in schedule. To ensure that those who need assistance can attend the public forums, reasonable accommodations can be requested by contacting Phil Goff at pgoff@vhb.com or (617) 207-2615.