As of January 2021, the A/GFTC office continues to be staffed at 50% capacity to accommodate social distancing protocols. Until further notice, in-person visits to the office are by appointment only, and all visitors must wear a face covering and observe social distancing. To make an appointment, email info@agftc.org or call (518) 223-0086.
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RFP for On-call Planning and Engineering Services
A/GFTC is currently seeking proposals from qualified transportation planning and engineering firms to provide as-needed assistance to A/GFTC municiaplities and staff to implement and advance elements of our annual work program. The RFP is available here. Proposals are due to A/GFTC on 2/21/25. Please contact staff if additional information is requested.
Draft UPWP available for public comment
A/GFTC’s draft UPWP (Unified Planning Work Program) is now available for public comment. The UPWP is A/GFTC’s annual work program and contains a listing of proposed and intended federally funded transportation planning tasks to be carried out during the upcoming State Fiscal Year (4/1/25 – 3/31/26) by staff, member agency staff, and consultant assistance. Click here to view the document. Comments will be accepted in writing until February 6, 2025. Please send comments via email to info@agftc.org or via conventional mail to A/GFTC, 11 South St. Suite 203, Glens Falls, NY 12801.
Next Planning Committee meeting
The next meeting of the A/GFTC Planning Committee is scheduled for Wednesday, January 8 at 1:30 PM via Zoom: Meeting access information is as follows:
2025-2030 TIP Update
A/GFTC has initiated the update to its Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), the five-year listing of planned federal investments in the area’s surface transportation system. Eligible project sponsors are asked to please see the program solicitation letter and project application form.
Next Planning Committee meeting
The next meeting of the A/GFTC Planning Committee is scheduled for Wednesday, December 11 at 10:30 AM via Zoom. Access information is as follows:
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Meeting ID: 338 059 8825
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:
- 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
- Concept-level design recommendations for pedestrian improvements at key intersections
- Identification of additional opportunities for pedestrian crossings, especially along Saratoga Avenue
- 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.
Next Planning Committee Meeting
The next meeting of the A/GFTC Planning Committee is scheduled for Wednesday, October 9 at 10:30 AM via Zoom. Meeting access information is included below:
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Meeting ID: 338 059 8825
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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.
Final report available – Fort Ann / Empire State Trail connection plan
On behalf of the Town and Village of Fort Ann, LaBella Associates has completed the final report for the Fort Ann / Empire State Trail Connections Plan. It identifies potential non-motorized transportation improvements to infrastrucuture in the Village of Fort Ann to better highlight Empire State Trail users to local amenities. The final report is avaiable here:
Final report available – Hudson Avenue Intersections Pedestrian Improvements
The Hudson Avenue intersections pedestrian improvement study has been completed by Barton & Loguidice. The study was requested by the City of Glens Falls to identify potential pedestrian safety improvement concepts for two locations – (1) the crosswalk at the intersection of South Street and Hudson Avenue between the Village Green Apartments and the US Post Office, and (2) the crossing between the Glens Falls Hospital parking lot and 14 Hudson. The final report is available here: