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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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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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:
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.
2024-25 Make the Connection Solicitation
The 2024-2025 Make the Connection Program solicitation is now available. This program assists municipal project sponsors to fund improvements to the region’s bicycle and pedestrian travel network. The intent of the program is to improve the non-motorized travel network by addressing gaps or deficiencies in the existing surface transportation system that discourage or physically impede efficient and safe bicycle and pedestrian activities.
The solicitation can be accessed at this link. Applications are due October 31 and are available for download here.
Next Planning Committee meeting
The next meeting of the A/GFTC Planning Committee is scheduled for Wednesday, August 14 at 10:30 AM via Zoom. Meeting access information is as follows:
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3380598825?pwd=NE4vUi9Ec01sSXNNU0oyOE9HMXlSdz09&omn=83602177830
Meeting ID: 338 059 8825
Passcode: 586562
Draft Fort Ann / Empire State Trail connection plan available for public comment
The draft final report of the Fort Ann Empire State Trail Connection Plan has been approved for release for public review and comment through August 2, 2024. A link to the doucment is available here: https://agftc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/draft-final-report_Fort-Ann-Empire-State-Trail-connection-plan.pdf
The draft plan contain short- and longer-term recommendations to enhance the profile of and access to the Village of Fort Ann for users of the adjacent Empire State / Champlain Canalway Trail. Comments will be accepted by A/GFTC staff through August 2nd, 2024 and may be submitted in writing to info@agftc.org or by conventional mail to A/GFTC, 11 South Street, Suite 203, Glens Falls, NY, 12801.
SS4A – Comprehensive Safety Action Plan – input sought
A/GFTC’s host agency, the Lake Champlain-Lake George Regional Planning Board, is administering the development of a Comprehensive Safety Action Plan for the A/GFTC area. The study team seeks public input into safety concerns related to the area’s transportation infrastructure. To learn more about the project or to participate in a brief survey to share your observations, please follow the link below:
https://lclgrpb-safetyactionplans.com/home-adirondack-gateway