Attend a Public Meeting in June to Give Your Input to Strengthen the Walkability and Bikeability of Albany
Albany, NY – The City of Albany, in partnership with the Capital District Transportation Committee (CDTC), is launching a project to strengthen and promote everyday walking and cycling in the City. The goal is to complete a “Master Bike/Ped Plan” by the end of 2020 that will make it safer and more enjoyable to get around the City as well as provide cleaner and healthier alternatives to cars.
To create a successful Bike/Ped Plan, a series of virtual public meetings have been organized in June and July to gather your ideas and input. The dates, locations, and times for the June meetings are as follows (this event listing is also available at the Bike/Ped Plan Website):
Center Square, Downtown, Hudson Park, Lincoln Park, Mansion, Park South, Pastures, Washington Park, Washington Square
Monday, June 15, 6:30-8 p.m.
Delaware Ave., Lincoln Park, Mt. Hope, Second Ave., South End
Wednesday, June 17, 6:30-8 p.m.
Beverwyck, Helderberg, New Albany, New Scotland/Woodlawn, Normanskill, Pine Hills, Whitehall
Monday, June 22, 6:30-8 p.m.
Buckingham Lake, Campus Area, Eagle Hill, Manning Boulevard, Melrose, Pine Bush, Upper Washington Avenue
Monday, June 29, 6:30-8 p.m.
Arbor Hill, Sheridan Hollow, Ten Broeck Triangle, West End, West Hill
Wednesday, June 24, 6:30-8 p.m.
Bishop’s Gate, North Albany
Thursday, June 25, 6:30-8 p.m.
We have provided a number of ways for people who live in, work in, or visit Albany to share ideas, experiences, and suggestions in ways that are suited to social distancing:
- Go to the Bike/Ped Plan Website to learn about the Project’s Vision & Goals, review the 2020 project timeline, and more; watch a short introductory video here
- Use a WikiMAP and fill out an Online Survey to identify places where you think walking & biking infrastructure could be strengthened
- To request a June video meeting for a neighborhood association or other group, send an email to dpd@albanyny.gov
The City of Albany’s Department of Planning and Development is working on this project with its partner, the Capital District Transportation Committee (CDTC) and consultants Nelson\Nygaard, Creighton Manning, and Behan Planning. This update of the City’s Bike/Ped Master Plan is funded by CDTC’s 2019-2020 Community and Transportation Linkage Planning Program.
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