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Planning Project Solicitation

Posted on by Aaron Frankenfeld

The Adirondack/Glens Falls Transportation Council is currently developing its annual Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP), a list of transportation planning projects for the upcoming State Fiscal Year (April 2027– March 2028) and is requesting candidate projects from our member municipalities.

Candidate projects include but are not limited to:

  • Traffic studies for roads and intersections
  • Transportation safety analyses
  • Bicycle/Pedestrian feasibility projects
  • Public transportation and regional mobility
  • Infrastructure resiliency
  • Transportation-related land use planning

Please see the solicitation announcement for details and application requirements. Note that there is no cash expense to the municipality for transportation planning projects undertaken by A/GFTC; sponsoring municipalities contribute to the project costs in the form of in-kind labor on project steering committees and assistance from professional staff and municipal representatives.

The deadline for project requests is December 4, 2026.

2026 Coordinated Human Services Transportation Plan Now Available

Posted on by Jack Mance

The AGFTC Policy committee adopted the 2026 Coordinated Human Services Transportation plan on September 9, 2026. This document sets a framework for the coordination of transportation services among human service agencies in the AGFTC region.

The final version of the plan is available here: https://agftc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2026_final_CHSTP.pdf

DRAFT Route 9 Corridor Study Now Available for Public Comment

Posted on by Jack Mance

The Draft Route 9 Corridor Adaptive Signal Control Technologies Feasibility Study is now available for review: https://agftc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Final-Draft-SGF-Route-9-Corridor-Study.pdf

This study evaluates traffic signal timing improvement alternatives to reduce overall congestion along the Route 9 corridor within the Village of South Glens Falls. In addition, recommendations for improvements to pedestrian infrastructure were developed.

Public comments on the draft document will be accepted until July 3, 2026. Comments must be submitted in writing and may be sent via email to jack@agftc.org, or by mail to AGFTC, 11 South St. Suite 203, Glens Falls, NY 12801.

DRAFT Harrison & Main Intersection Analysis Now Available for Public Review

Posted on by Jack Mance

On behalf of the Village of South Glens Falls, an Intersection Evaluation Report has been developed to assess potential improvement opportunities at the Harrison Avenue/Main Street intersection. The draft document is available here: https://agftc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/FINAL-Draft-Harrison-Main-Intersection-Evaluation.pdf

The Village and its residents have expressed concerns regarding traffic volumes, intersection operations, and pedestrian and bicycle crossing activity at this location. This report presents an evaluation of existing conditions, traffic operations, crash history, stakeholder outreach efforts, and potential improvement alternatives for the Harrison Avenue/Main Street intersection.

Comments on the draft plan will be accepted until June 22, 2026. Comments must be submitted in writing via email to jack@agftc.org or by mail to AGFTC, 11 South St. Suite 203, Glens Falls, NY 12801.

RFP for Bus Stops Improvements Concept Plans

Posted on by Aaron Frankenfeld

On behalf of the Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA), A/GFTC is seeking professional transportation consulting services to formulate conceptual improvements to eight existing CDTA transit stops in the Glens Falls urban area. The RFP is available here ; responses are due to A/GFTC by 5/15/26. Electronic copies of the proposals can be emailed to Aaron Frankenfeld at aaron@agftc.org .