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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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Draft TIP and Air Quality Conformity Determination available for public comment

The Adirondack / Glens Falls Transportation Council (A/GFTC), the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the Planning and Programming Area of Warren and Washington Counties and the Town of Moreau in Saratoga County, has released its draft Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and the included draft Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY Air Quality Conformity Determination for public review and comment prior to A/GFTC Policy Committee consideration for approval. The TIP is a five-year listing of planned federally funded investments in the surface transportation system, including improvements to highways, bridges, public transportation infrastructure, and non-motorized transportation facilities. The draft Air Quality Conformity Determination addresses all transportation projects in A/GFTC’s draft 2025-2030 TIP, A/GFTC’s 2045 Ahead Long Range Plan, Capital Region Transportation Council’s (CRTC) 2025-2030 Transportation Improvement Program and the New Visions 2050 Long Range Plan, and the Capital Program of Transportation Projects in Greene, Montgomery and Schoharie Counties. The draft TIP and Conformity Determination are available here. Comments will be accepted in writing only through June 8, 2025 by utilizing the Contact Us module or by conventional mail to A/GFTC, 11 South Street, Suite 203, Glens Falls, NY 12801.

CDTA TIP Amendment requests available for public comment

The Adirondack / Glens Falls Transportation Council’s (A/GFTC) hereby releases for public review and comment the following requests from the Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) to amend the A/GFTC Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) to add additional Federal Transit Administration (FTA) funds to facilitate the following capital projects:

  • $50,000 ($40,000 federal share, $10,000 local share) for passenger facility improvements, including signing and shelters at various locations within CDTA’s service area
  • $1,430,000 ( $1,144,000 federal share, $286,000 local share) for bus and trolley replacements and expansions

Additional details can be found here. Comments will be accepted by A/GFTC staff in writing only through June 8, 2025. Those comments may be directed to Aaron Frankenfeld, A/GFTC Director, at aaron@agftc.org, by using the Contact Us module of this website or by conventional mail to:

A/GFTC, 11 South Street 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.