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DRAFT Argyle Pedestrian Improvement Plan Now Available

Posted on by Jack Mance

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

Posted on by Aaron Frankenfeld

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:

Fort Ann – Empire State Trail Connection Plan

Final report available – Hudson Avenue Intersections Pedestrian Improvements

Posted on by Aaron Frankenfeld

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:

https://agftc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Glens-Falls-Hudson-Ave-Pedestrian-Safety-Improvements-Final-Report.pdf

2024-25 Make the Connection Solicitation

Posted on by Jack Mance

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.