Bolton Lakeshore Drive Pedestrian Study Survey

The Town of Bolton, with assistance from the Adirondack/Glens Falls Transportation Council (AGFTC), is conducting a study to identify potential pedestrian improvements on Lakeshore Drive (NYS Route 9N) between Bixby Road and Sweet Briar Lane.

The survey is available here: https://forms.gle/uVqTAq6nCLgKHmeLA

Your input is important to this process. In addition to this online survey, you are invited to discuss the project in-person at the Bolton Farmer’s Market on September 5 from 9 am to 1 pm at the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church parking lot, (7 Goodman Avenue) in Bolton Landing. 

DRAFT Warrensburg Main Street Corridor Study Now Available

A draft of the Warrensburg Main Street/Route 9 Corridor Study is now available for public review and comment: https://agftc.org/publications/draft-warrensburg-main-street-route-9-corridor-study/

The Corridor Study was undertaken by the Adirondack Glens Falls Transportation Council (A/GFTC) and the Town of Warrensburg to assess the safety and multimodal access along a critical transportation link in the Town of Warrensburg.

The focus of the study is to identify feasible conceptual improvements that would transform the Main Street corridor into a welcoming, safe, and accessible environment for pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists. Key areas of emphasis include enhancing pedestrian safety and improving traffic mobility along the corridor. Additionally, the study will address parking solutions to better accommodate both residents and visitors.

Comments may be submitted in writing until September 12, 2025. Comments may be emailed to jack@agftc.org or mailed to:

Adirondack/Glens Falls Transportation Council
11 South St., Suite 203
Glens Falls, NY 12801

FINAL Greenwich Town/Village Bicycle-Pedestrian Plan

The Greenwich Town-Village Bicycle Pedestrian Connections Plan has been finalized and is available at the following link: https://agftc.org/publications/greenwich-town-village-bicycle-pedestrian-connections-plan/

This plan provides a long-term vision for improving bicycle and pedestrian connections within the Town and Village. The goal of the plan is to allow residents and visitors to better utilize existing community amenities while improved connections to the Empire State Trail will support the local economy.

DRAFT Greenwich Bike-Pedestrian Connections Plan Available

The draft Greenwich Town-Village Bicycle Pedestrian Connections Plan is now available for review at the following link: https://agftc.org/publications/greenwich-town-village-bicycle-pedestrian-connections-plan/

This plan provides a long-term vision for improving bicycle and pedestrian connections within the Town and Village. The goal of the plan is to allow residents and visitors to better utilize existing community amenities while improved connections to the Empire State Trail will support the local economy.

Comments on the plan can be submitted via email to Jack Mance at A/GFTC. Comments will be accepted until May 2, 2025.

Drafts Available: Granville Trail Connections/CR 24 Complete Streets Plan

Draft reports are now available for the Village of Granville D&H Rail Trail Crossings and Resurfacing Recommendations and CR 24 (North Street) Complete Streets Analysis.

Comments will be accepted until April 7, 2025. To submit a comment, please email Jack Mance at jack@agftc.org or mail written comments to:

Jack Mance, A/GFTC
11 South St, Suite 203
Glens Falls, NY 12801

Greenwich Bike and Pedestrian Connectivity Improvements – Survey Available

Working with the Town and Village of Greenwich, A/GFTC has identified draft recommendations to improve pedestrian and bicycle connectivity. This effort focuses on developing a network between the Town/Village and the Empire State Trail and concepts for key priority areas.

The survey, as well as a video presentation about the draft recommendations, is available at the link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GreenwichBikePed In addition, boards are available to view in Town & Village Hall as well as the library. The survey will be available until March 14th.

Granville Trail Connections/Complete Streets — Public Presentation

A presentation will be made on March 3, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. to the Village Board meeting in Granville, located at 51 Quaker Street, Granville NY 12832.

This presentation will summarize the results of two projects: the D&H Rail Trail Crossings and Resurfacing Recommendations Analysis and the CR 24 (North Street) Complete Streets Evaluation.

As part of our 2024 planning activities, A/GFTC received a request for technical assistance from the Village of Granville to analyze conditions in and around the D&H Trail, as recommended in the 2023 Recreation Economy for Rural Communities Action Plan. In addition, the Washington County DPW also requested assistance to examine the feasibility of bicycle/pedestrian improvements on County Route 24, especially with respect to connections to the Amazon Fulfillment Center.

Staff from A/GFTC and the consultant team at Barton & Loguidice DPC will be available to answer questions. After the meeting, the draft reports will be posted on this site for a minimum 14-day public review period.

Request for Proposals – Route 9 Corridor Study

The Village of South Glens Falls has requested assistance from the Adirondack / Glens Falls Transportation Council (A/GFTC) to analyze the Route 9 corridor for the purposes of identifying opportunities to improve traffic congestion, safety, and multimodal access.

Specific emphasis areas of this study are to include:

  1. Analysis of signal timing, including a comparison of traditional coordination techniques versus Adaptive Signal Control Technology (ASCT) principles, to determine whether congestion can be improved1
  2. Concept-level design recommendations for pedestrian improvements at key intersections
  3. Identification of additional opportunities for pedestrian crossings, especially along Saratoga Avenue
  4. Identification of opportunities for bicycle accommodations

The full Request for Proposals, including submission instructions, is available at this link. The deadline for proposal submission is 3:00 p.m. on November 8, 2024.

DRAFT Argyle Pedestrian Improvement Plan Now Available

The draft Argyle Pedestrian Improvement Plan is now available for public review and comment at this link: https://agftc.org/publications/draft-argyle-pedestrian-improvement-plan/. This plan builds upon previous pedestrian planning efforts in the Village and Town of Argyle by developing concepts, streetscape typologies, and cost estimates for pedestrian amenities in and around the Village.

Comments will be accepted until Friday, October 4. Comments must be submitted in writing via email (preferred) to jack@agftc.org or via letter to: A/GFTC, 11 South St Suite 203, Glens Falls, NY 12801.

Presentation of Draft Argyle Pedestrian Improvement Plan

A/GFTC staff, along with representatives from Creighton Manning Engineering, LLC, will give a public presentation to introduce the DRAFT Argyle Pedestrian Improvement Plan. The presentation will be held on Tuesday, September 3 at 5:30 p.m. at the Argyle Fire Department, located at 5072 NY-40, Argyle, NY 12809. After the presentation, the draft report will be posted to this website for a public comment period. Please direct any questions or ADA accommodation requests to jack@agftc.org or 518-223-0086 at least 24 hours prior to the meeting.