Minutes of the February 2018 Policy Committee meeting.
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A/GFTC Planning Committee Minutes – Wednesday, June 14, 2017
A/GFTC Planning Committee Minutes
Wednesday, June 14, 2017 10:00 AM
Crandall Public Library, Glens Falls
Attendees Representing
Stu Baker Town of Queensbury Community Development
Ed Bartholomew EDC of Warren County
Frank Bonafide NYSDOT Region 1
Dan Barusch Town of Lake George
Rob Cherry NYSDOT Region 1
Lorenzo DiStefano NYSDOT Region 1
Ed Doughney Warren County DPW
Douglas Frost Village of Lake George
Steve Godlewski Creighton Manning Engineering
Harry Gutheil Mayor, Village of South Glens Falls
Maiken Holmes Warren County DPW
Tom Johnson The Chazen Companies
Laura Oswald Washington County LDC
Laura Sanda McFarland Johnson
Mike Valentine Saratoga County Planning
Greg Wichser NYSDOT Region 1
Staff
Aaron Frankenfeld A/GFTC
Jack Mance A/GFTC
1. Welcome and Introductions ‐ Aaron called the meeting to order at 10:02.
2. Visitors Issues
3. Administrative Items
A. Personnel update (Aaron) ‐ As previously discussed, we have hired a GIS
Technician for the summer months. Chuck Gordon is a Queensbury resident
and a student at SUNY Plattsburgh currently working toward a minor in GIS.
He is tasked with ADA Transition Plan field data collection, traffic count
geocoding, and other projects as those emerge. Also, Monika Bulman will be
leaving us after 19 1/2 years; her last day will be July 7. Aaron will assume
the administrative tasks in the short‐term; staffing levels will be revisited in
the fall of this year.
B. Procurement Policy ‐ (Aaron) ‐ There is no progress to report on the
formulation of a procurement policy. A draft policy will be developed for
review at the August 9 Planning Committee meeting in advance of Policy
Committee consideration in October.
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4. Transit
A. GGFT Update ‐ none provided
B. Transit Asset Management Plan (Aaron) ‐ Transit agencies are required by
federal transportation law to develop Transit Asset Management plans help
attain and preserve state of good repair. Asset management performance
targets were requested by January of 2017, and FTA is looking for an
agreement between MPOs and transit operators for data sharing and
reporting by June 30, 2017. At present, there is no firm deadline other than
the October 2018 due date for the TAM plan. Until recently, it has been
unclear whether a small urban area operator like GGFT would be required to
join NYSDOT’s group plan for rural operators. This does not appear to be the
case; NYSDOT MO indicated in a conference call with NYSAMPO on 6/9 that
this would not be a requirement. Scott Sopczyk and I have discussed this; our
staffs will work towards satisfying the FTA requirements and engage the
committees as necessary.
C. Rural Mobility Analysis ‐ (Jack) ‐ Project is progressing, A public outreach
survey was developed and subjected to a readability analysis before it was
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development professionals, the overall response has been strong. Tabulated
results from approximately 230 completed surveys were received today. A
committee meeting is scheduled for June 29. The project contract expires at
the end of June, but staff will address that issue.
5. UPWP
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concepts identified in its Aviation Road / QUFSD Access Operations Analysis.
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implementing the right turn lane concept would likely require new signal
poles.
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The Traffic Group. The current plan is for completion of all 51 count locations
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review of maintenance and paving schedules. Rob Cherry asked for
clarification on the data to be collected; Jack replied that all 51 counts were
to be 72‐hour counts and include classification and speed data as well as
traffic volumes.
C.
Halfway Brook Trail ‐ (Aaron) ‐ The Request for Proposals for a project to
provide a conceptual design for a bicycle and pedestrian connection between
the Halfway Brook Trail and the Hudson Pointe Preserve in Queensbury
yielded 6 responses. Three firms were interviewed on May 3rd; the project
was awarded to the team of Alta Planning + Design and Creighton Manning
Engineering. The contract is signed as of today and the project will
commence shortly.
D. Warren County Bikeway Extension ‐ (Aaron) ‐ Jack and Aaron recently met
with the Town and Village of Lake George to discuss the potential scope of
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for a project to identify and analyze a conceptual bicycle and pedestrian
connection between the terminus of the Warren County Bikeway in the
Village of Lake George and the hamlet of Warrensburg. Several on‐and off‐
road elements will be considered. That RFP will be issued sometime within
the next two weeks.
E. Website update ‐ (Jack) ‐ Staff has met twice with our website development
consultants, Infinity Graphics; first to discuss site architecture and then
design. The site will be modernized with primary goal of enhancing
document access. Rob Cherry asked if a comment feature would be included;
Aaron noted that the existing site already has one, but Jack in turn noted that
it does not have an upload utility. Staff will raise that issue with Infinity
Graphics staff.
F. Program request ‐ Town of Johnsburg entrance corridor ‐ (Aaron) ‐ This topic
was added to the agenda at the request of the Warren County Planning
Department. No representation from that department is present, and staff
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G. Program request ‐ Village of Greenwich pedestrian access and parking ‐
(Aaron) ‐ As a follow‐up to the UPWP request from the Village of Greenwich
to identify parking improvements, Aaron met with Village officials on 5/26 to
discuss. The Village is interested in pursuing streetscaping and parking
improvements in its downtown area, as well as establishing a pedestrian
connection to a former industrial site along its waterfront. During that
discussion, it was noted that there are traffic restrictions expected as part of
the project to rehab or replace the railroad bridge over NYS 372; it was
suggested that this summer may not be the best time to attempt to quantify
parking demand. Aaron request from the Village a revised list of priorities to
better inform next steps, but elements of this effort will likely be delayed
until the next calendar year.
6. TIP
A. Project updates from local sponsors
Warren County DPW ‐ (Ed Doughney)
o Palisades Road over Brant Lake Inlet ‐ A recent public meeting was
well attended and generated numerous comments. Ongoing
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in early July.
o County Route 13 and 31 painting project ‐ CR 31 to be completed
first, then CR 13 in August.
o County Bridges asbestos abatement and painting project ‐ design
approval sought for all three bridges, although two will be
painting projects and one will be a full replacement.
o West Brook Road sidewalk ‐ completed just before Americade
o West Mountain Road pavement preservation ‐ completed in May;
ready to schedule final walkthrough
o Bay Road pavement preservation ‐ underway; to be completed in
July
Saratoga County ‐ Mike Valentine reported that the Bluebird Road
pavement preservation project had been awarded. Lorenzo DiStefano
reported that the Town of Moreau pavement preservation projects were
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under review.
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underway. Completion is anticipated by the end of August. Tree‐cutting
had taken place in March so as not to threaten the Indiana bat. Related
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reported to the Post‐Star. Ed thanked Rob Cherry for his review and
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B. NYSDOT report ‐ (Frank Bonafide) ‐
A project is underway to replace the last of the deteriorated rustic rail
along Routes 8 and 9N.
Route 9N pavement repairs are largely completed.
Vendor‐placed paving projects are planned for Route 8 in Warren County
and Route 22 in Salem.
Repair to Baldwin Corners Bridge over the Champlain Canal are expected
to be completed by November 2017.
Region 1’s local project sponsors continue to perform well with regard to
the Regional Director’s project commitment list.
C. TIP Amendments ‐ none
7. Other Items of Interest ‐ Frank Bonafide reported that Tom Hoffman is the new
Regional Design Engineer. In an unrelated note, there will soon be vacancies at the
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filling in for Mike Johnson in Operations, and Mark Pyskadlo will be filling in for Mark
Kennedy in Traffic & Safety. Frank also added that $50M has been added to the Bridge
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dedicated towards culverts. Local project sponsors are encouraged to develop
compelling narratives to accompany their condition assessments. Dan Barusch noted
that the Lake George Gateway Project was 99% complete. Mayor Gutheil asked if
anything was being done to advance the removal of the former Fenimore Bridge over
the Hudson River. Aaron offered to convey that question to Washington County DPW,
as the lead agency of the original project.
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10:00.
A motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 10:52.
Moved by: Laura Oswald Seconded by: Ed Doughney Meeting adjourned.
A/GFTC Planning Committee Minutes – Wednesday, March 8, 2017
Policy Committee Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, March 8, 2017 10:00 AM
Attendees Agency
A/GFTC Committee Members and Participants
Mitch Suprenant, Chair Supervisor, Town of Fort Edward
John Strough, Vice‐Chair Supervisor, Town of Queensbury
Sam Zhou, Secretary Regional Director, NYSDOT Region 1
Frank Bonafide RPPM, NYSDOT Region 1
Sarah Bowman CHA
Mike Breault Washington County DPW
Chris DeBolt Washington County Administrator
Kevin Geraghty Warren County Administrator
Steve Godlewski Creighton Manning Engineering
Wayne LaMothe Director, Warren County Planning Department
Dan Rourke Barton and Loguidice
Scott Sopczyk Greater Glens Falls Transit
Frank Thomas Supervisor, Town of Stony Creek
Mike Valentine Senior Planner, Saratoga County Planning
Greg Wichser NYSDOT Region 1
Staff
Aaron Frankenfeld A/GFTC
Jack Mance A/GFTC
1. Welcome and Introductions
2. Visitors Issues
3. Administrative Items
A. Committee roster for 2017 ‐ (Aaron) a printed copy of committee and staff members was
provided; new voting members of the Policy Committee for 2017 are Ed Kinowski, Chairman
of the Board of Supervisors in Saratoga County, and Ron Conover, Chairman of the Board of
Supervisors in Warren County.
B. Action item
‐ renaming of the Technical Advisory Committee to the Planning Committee
(Aaron)
staff proposes changing the name of the Technical Advisory Committee to the
Planning Committee;
hoping to generate more public involvement, and this convention is by far the more
common among NYS MPOs;
the draft UPWP for consideration today has been formatted as the change is
approved, as the TAC has reviewed an no comments were provided; and
Adirondack / Glens Falls Transportation Council
11 South Street, Suite 203
Glens Falls, NY 12801
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a motion is needed to process change.
Moved by: Frank Thomas
Seconded by: John Strough Motion Carried
Wayne LaMothe reminded staff of his prior request to have a letter sent to the County Attorney’s office
as notification of this change.
4. Transit
A. GGFT Update (Scott Sopczyk) ‐ handout provided
Capital projects include purchase of one replacement operations vehicle and award
for purchase of three replacement trolleys.
Received 2017 FTA grant award, also to include hybrid vehicle replacement battery,
facility updates, and operations and preventative maintenance funding.
Specifications are being developed for the purchase of four replacement buses in
2019.
2016 ridership was 351,900, the second highest total in GGFT history (2015 was the
highest).
Staff expansion to include a new Deputy Director position to engage in new service
enhancements and developments is under consideration.
Scott also noted that a possible cap on guest workers may impact trolley ridership during the
summer season.
B. Action item
‐ revised MOU between A/GFTC and GGFT ‐ (Aaron)
GGFT has proposed a renewal to the MOU with A/GFTC to allow for shared staffing
support to advance transit‐related planning tasks;
new MOU would increase annual billing limit from GGFT to A/GFTC, set by annual
work program updates, to $20,000;
committee participation and reporting protocols are also reinforced ;
TAC has reviewed and approved this for Policy Committee consideration; staff
seeking motion to approve.
Moved by: Frank Bonafide
Seconded by: John Strough Motion Carried
C. Rural Mobility Analysis ‐ (Jack) ‐
Progress to date includes completion of an interim report highlighting
transportation service deficiencies, based upon interviews with transportation
providers and social service agencies.
A committee meeting is scheduled for this afternoon (3/8/17, 1:00 PM) to review
potential services that could help to address those deficiencies.
Chris DeBolt asked if the consideration of allowing Uber‐ and Lyft‐type operations in
New York would impact the options provided; Jack replied that some of the
proposed remedies were very similar to rural versions of those services.
Mike Valentine asked if municipal clerks had been contacted for feedback; Jack
replied that the focus was on contacting agencies that provide transportation
services.
5. Annual Work Program (UPWP)
A. Ongoing activities
1) Aviation Road / QUFSD Study
I. Presentation (Aaron)‐ One of our ongoing tasks is an access analysis from
Aviation Road to Queensbury Schools. The town has been experiencing
difficulties with the existing traffic signal at the main entrance to the school
campus, and the school district is working on its own capital improvement
plans. Barton and Loguidice was hired by A/GFTC at the Town’s request to
work with the Town and the school district to develop conceptual
improvements for school access to maximize safety and efficiency. Aaron
introduced Dan Rourke, Project Manager from Barton and Loguidice, who in
turn provided a presentation of the study. Dan reviewed existing traffic
conditions (including poor LOS and above‐average crash rates at select
intersections) and a number of suggested improvement alternatives. The
preferred conceptual improvement that emerged from the project steering
committee is a phased project that includes upgraded traffic signal
hardware at the existing entrance to the school, a westbound right‐turn
lane entering the campus from Aviation Road, and the construction of a new
four‐way intersection at Cottage Hill Road ‐ that would include a traffic
signal that would be coordinated with the improved signal at the main
driveway. Discussion ensued. Sam Zhou suggested that the project could be
a potential Highway Safety Improvement Program candidate, and that the
corridor may benefit from a more comprehensive analysis, including access
management strategies. Scott Sopczyk asked if the signals would be
actuated; Dan replied that that would be the preferred approach.
II. Next steps ‐ additional analysis ‐ (Aaron) ‐ Supervisor Strough has
requested additional technical analysis to provide information to the Town
on how short‐term repairs to the malfunctioning traffic signal would
integrate with longer ‐term improvements recommended in the report. B&L
has responded with a supplemental scope of work and fee that is
reasonable and addresses the Town’s concerns. Staff will direct B&L to
proceed.
III. Action item
‐ staff requests a motion to approve to the study as complete
before initiating the supplemental work.
Moved by: John Strough
Seconded by: Mike Valentine Motion Carried
2) Traffic Count RFP ‐ (Jack) ‐ An RFP was issued for consultant assistance for the
traffic count program discussed at the TAC and included in the upcoming UPWP.
No proposals were received. Feedback from a consulting firm suggested that the
maximum annual budget to conduct the program over a three‐year
implementation period was too low. A number of options are available; staff will
re‐issue the RFP after reconsideration of how to present the target cost.
3) Other staff and consultant activities ‐ (Aaron)
Staff has been working with our existing website host, Mannix Marketing,
to identify updates and upgrades to the A/GFTC website. A proposal is
under review.
A/GFTC has been providing staff assistance to the Warren County
Planning Department in its efforts to encourage municipalities to update
their ADA Transition Plans. A meeting was held with the Town and Village
of Lake George, and a meeting with the Town of Chester is scheduled for
March 20.
Staff is also coordinating with Warren County Planning to prepare a GIS‐
based substitute for the GGFT online route map viewer that has been
rendered inoperable by software updates at Google.
An initial meeting was held with the Town of Queensbury and Warren
County Safe and Quality Bicycling Organization to discuss the Halfway
Brook Connector, another upcoming A/GFTC UPWP project.
B. UPWP Update (2017‐2019) ‐(Aaron)
1) Review of accomplishments ‐ a handout listing the accomplishments from the
previous state fiscal year (SFY) was reviewed; one change from the list included in
the draft is that the Rural Mobility Analysis will continue into the next SFY rather
than be completed by then.
2) Program Summary ‐ A handout summarizing the proposed contents of the two‐
year work program was reviewed. During that review, the following items
generated additional discussion:
Following mention of the possibility of adding a GIS intern, Wayne
LaMothe suggested that consideration be given to sharing that staff with
Warren County Planning.
Wayne also suggested that the scope of the proposed Warren County
Bikeway extension project be expanded to include analysis of a
connection to Chestertown.
The draft program was reviewed by the Technical Advisory Committee and
approved for public comment; the public comment period closed on March 3rd
with no comments received.
3) Action item
‐ approval of 2017‐19 UPWP ‐ staff requests a motion to approve the
work program.
Moved by: Mike Valentine
Seconded by: Frank Thomas Motion Carried
6. Transportation Improvement Program
A. Capital Project Updates and Review (major developments and/or planned activities for
2017):
1) Warren County ‐ Aaron read from an update provided by Warren County DPW,
including anticipated construction completion dates for:
West Brook Road sidewalks (05/2017)
County Route 44 over the Hudson River bridge painting (07/2017)
CR 31 and CR 13 bridge painting (08/2017)
West Mountain Road pavement preservation (06/2017)
Bay Road pavement preservation (08/2017)
2) Washington County ‐ Mike Breault reported the following:
The Final Design Report for the CR 113 bridge replacement has been
delivered to NYSDOT.
CR 10 over the Poultney ‐ VTrans is the lead agency for documenting
potential adverse effects to NYSHPO.
Lower Turnpike / Center Falls bridge painting ‐ County is recommending
award to P.S. Bruckel; package was sent to GPI; pre‐construction
meeting to be scheduled soon.
CR 40 and 75 pavement preservation ‐ awaiting proposed fee and scope
of services from consultant.
3) Saratoga County ‐ Aaron reported that Saratoga County DPW is advancing the CR
27 pavement preservation project, and that a meeting was held with NYSDOT,
A/GFTC, and the Town of Moreau to progress the Reservoir Road and Feeder Dam
Road pavement preservation project.
4) City of Glens Falls ‐ Steve Godlewski reported that the City opened bids for the Fire
Road TAP project and that the project was expected to be awarded next week.
5) NYSDOT ‐ Frank Bonafide reported the following:
Local sponsors were thanked for their role in helping Region One’s State
and local project delivery performance.
The Route 9N spot‐repair project will be constructed this year.
Additional bridge and pavement preservation projects are targeted for
Washington County.
An announcement on the TAP /and CMAQ awards is expected soon,
possibly by the end of March.
A culvert project in Fort Ann was awarded as part of the Bridge NY
program. The program is expected to be ongoing, with four additional
rounds of $200M in projects to be solicited for on an every‐other‐year
cycle.
The Empire Trail program has been announced by the Governor’s office. This will be a
collaborative effort with NYSDOT and NYSPRHP to advance completion of statewide
bicycle trail. The anticipated alignment through the A/GFTC area would largely follow
State Bike Route 9. Alta Planning and Design is leading the planning effort. Aaron noted
that conditions along sections of Route 4 (a component of State Bike Route 9),
particularly between Fort Ann and Whitehall, do not allow for comfortable on‐road
bicycling operations and that opportunities exist, with adequate funding, to consider
off‐road portions along the Champlain Canal. Frank affirmed that A/GFTC would be
provided an opportunity for input during the planning process.
7. Other Items ‐ Chris DeBolt noted that Washington County was planning improvem
ents to its facility
parking areas and that inclusion of electric vehicle charging stations was under consideration. Chris
requested A/GFTC assistance to inform that consideration. The ensuing discussion yielded that
NYSERDA was actively soliciting for project candidates as part of a program to fund charging station
installations; Jack then offered to provide the County with a contact for NYSERDA.
Kevin Geraghty stated that it would be far more valuable for the State to be repaving roads like NYS
418 than constructing bike trails.
8. Next meeting and adjourn ‐ The next Policy Committee meeting is scheduled for October 11; the next
Planning Committee is April 12.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:40.
A/GFTC Planning Committee Minutes – Wednesday, December 14, 2016
A/GFTC TAC Minutes
Wednesday, December 14, 2016 10:00 AM
Crandall Public Library, Glens Falls
Attendees Representing
Brian Abare Village of South Glens Falls
Sarah Bowman CHA
Stu Baker Town of Queensbury Community Development
Ed Bartholomew EDC of Warren County
Dan Barusch Town of Lake George
Shannon Bush The Chazen Companies
Rob Cherry NYSDOT Region 1
Bryan Cross NYSDOT Region 1
Ed Doughney Warren County DPW
Steve Godlewski Creighton Manning Engineering
Maiken Holmes Warren County DPW
Karen Hulihan NYSDOT Region 1
Wayne LaMothe Warren County Planning
Dan Rourke Barton and Loguidice
Laura Sanda McFarland Johnson
Ed Snyder Greenman Pedersen, Inc.
Scott Sopczyk Greater Glens Falls Transit
Jeff Tennyson Warren County DPW
Mike Valentine Saratoga County Planning
Greg Wichser NYSDOT Region 1
Staff
Aaron Frankenfeld A/GFTC
Kate Mance A/GFTC
1. Welcome and Introductions
2. Visitors Issues
3. Administrative Items
A. Draft Meeting Calendar ‐ 2017 ‐ (Aaron) ‐ please review the attached draft
meeting schedule and notify us of any institutional conflicts; these are all 2nd
Wednesdays except for January 18
B. On‐call contracts ‐ (Aaron) ‐ contracts with CME, CHA and RSG expire at the
end of the year; A/GFTC has option to renew and will do so with CME and
CHA. We weren't able to find work for RSG; like to open that one up for
solicitation. No objections to this approach.
C. <00040018000400030064018c010201760190015d019a015d017d017600030057016f010201760003019a018c0102015d0176015d01760150000303720003037e00040102018c017d0176037f0003037200030026002c00740004000301c1015d016f016f00
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Transition Plan Training on January 9th here in this room from 9‐4:30. PDHs
Adirondack / Glens Falls Transportation Council
11 South Street, Suite 203
Glens Falls, NY 12801
p: (518) 223 – 0086 f: (518) 223 – 0584
info@a
gftc.org www.agftc.org
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4. Transit
A. GGFT Update ‐ (Scott Sopczyk): GGFT recently ordered three replacement
trolleys, similar to the last two in that they are slightly larger than previous
vehicles; $26,000 was recently programmed towards facility improvements
with a ten‐year service life; despite system ridership being down
approximately 5.6% from last year, 2016 ridership was still the 2nd highest
on record and up from 2014.
B. Rural mobility analysis ‐ (Kate):
consultant team (led by Steadman Hill Consulting (SHC)) has
progressed stakeholder interviews
committee meeting was held in early December, as well as a targeted
stakeholder meeting with Washington County public agencies
primary limitations expressed were ride eligibility and passenger
capacity
SHC working to complete analysis matrix and interim report
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during the alternatives analysis
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in Moreau; Kate replied that the Moreau Community Center has been
contacted. Rob Cherry asked about the timing of the public outreach;
ensuing discussion concluded that engagement at either before or after
recommendations had advantages. The next committee meeting is
planned for either the end of January or early February.
C. Online Route Map ‐ (Aaron) GGFT recently informed us that the online route
viewer was not functioning properly. Spoke with the application vendor
(VHB); they determined that is was changes to Google software that
rendered the application obsolete. Staff has determined that it can be fixed
<01c1015d019a015a0003010201760003001c005e005a002f0372010f01020190011e011a0003019001b5010f0190019a015d019a01b5019a015d017d0176000301020176011a000301c1017d01b5016f011a00030189018c011e0128011e018c0003019a01
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County GIS will be assisting with the development of the replacement app;
should be ready by end of January.
5. UPWP
A. Aviation Road ‐ QUFSD access study ‐ (Aaron) ‐ Committee meeting was held
on 10/18; preferred alternatives were refined to include a new signal that
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50000301900110015a017d017d016f0003011e0176019a018cLance, eventual
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5001760102016f015d01cc011e011a0003015d0176019a011eLrsection of
Cottage Hill Road and a school driveway. Total cost of all expe
cted to be
$500‐550k. CHA sent refined internal circulation renderings to Barton and
Loguidice at the end of November.; they expect to have a final draft to the
study group at the beginning of January.
B. Traffic Count Program ‐ (Kate) ‐ work has progressed on the GIS layer that
will be used to identify count locations; Scott Tracy at Washington County
DPW has spent time to review and has returned a number of good
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12017d01b50176019a01c70003015a0102019000030102016fLso agreed
to collect GPS data for those locations. NYSDOT will be contacted for
feedback; targeting February for an RFP date. Preliminary analysis yields
approximately 300 count sites, mostly rural county roads, to be collected
over a three‐year cycle.
C. Update on other UPWP tasks ‐ (Aaron) ‐ annual pavement scoring results
have been transmitted to staff from CME. In 2016, over 90% of the local
federal aid eligible roadway system lane mileage had a surface score of 7 or
better, with an average score of 8 out 10. Rob Cherry asked if evaluation staff
was consistent from year to year. CME retains at least one staffer from the
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D. 2017‐19 UPWP ‐ (Aaron) ‐
1) NYSDOT guidance and funding estimate ‐ guidance letter was
received from NYSDOT on 11/8; no change to federal planning
emphasis areas:
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federal rulemaking
models of regional cooperation ‐ largely addressed by
participation in NYSAMPO
ladders of opportunity (access to essential services) ‐
addressed by ongoing rural mobility analysis
Other emphasis areas include reduction of carryover balances and
documentation of local match ‐ two constraints on our program
are cost‐carrying capacity of host agency and ability to generate
in‐kind match.
Funding estimate: FAST ACT was supposed to provide additional
planning funds to MPOS, which it did, but NYSDOT has decided
to avail only 93% of those funds to MPOs to coincide with
obligation authority (we generally see OA used on the capital
side, but it is a new constraint on the planning fund side). As a
result, new incoming funds are slightly less ($8,700 in PL (2.7%)
but around 500 (1.2%) more in FTA) ‐ not problematic ‐ for the
purpose of preparing a two‐year program, we will project those
numbers out to the 2nd year at no increase.
2) Program solicitation results ‐ new project candidates project
solicitation was issued on 11/1 with a requested deadline of 12/12;
Project requests in order that they were received:
The Town of Lake George seeks assistance to identify a
bikeway extension from the existing terminus at Beach Road
northward through the Village, as well as identify any
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arrive at a preferred alternative.
The Town of Johnsburg would like to explore potential non‐
motorized transportation improvements between
destinations in the Hamlet of North Creek, particularly to Ski
Bowl Park.
The City of Glens Falls would like to do some preliminary
planning for non‐motorized improvements along Murray
Street from Hudson Avenue to Pruyn's Island, possibly
considering a road‐diet / complete streets implementation.
Wayne LaMothe noted that this was a continuation of
earlier efforts dating back to the Exit 18 study. The recent
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noted as a support document.
<0064015a011e00030073015d016f016f01020150011e0003017d012800030027018c011e011e017601c1015d0110015a0003015d01900003015d0176019a011e018c011e0190019a011e011a0003015d01760003010200030190019a018c011e011e019a01
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project that would include modifications to surface parking,
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conceptual design.
The Town of Queensbury seeks planning assistance to
develop a conceptual design for a bikeway connection
between a Halfway Brook Trail and the Hudson Pointe
development. The establishment of a north‐south bicycle
facility west of I‐87 is a long‐standing Town and MPO priority
Saratoga County is interested in pursuing conversion of an
abandoned rail line in Moreau and SGF into a rail‐trail. IDA
currently owns the right‐of‐way.
Jeff Tennyson suggested a parking study for the Lake George
Village Area as a possible candidate. Dan Barusch added that the
Town of Lake George was working on expanding parking options
and that a parking study was the Town's second UPWP priority.
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conducted after the first year of the two‐year program to help
prioritize that second year. Aaron noted that that could be done
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agreed with the suggestion.
6. TIP
A. 2016‐21 TIP
1) Project updates from local sponsors (developments on active projects
since last meeting)
Warren County ‐ (Ed Doughney) ‐
o Public information meeting on Palisades Road Bridge to be
held in January; may be controversial due to ROW and
encroachments; design approval sought by late January.
o <0012005a000303f003f0000301020176011a000303ed03ef036c03ef03ed0003010f018c015d011a0150011e000301890102015d0176019a015d0176015000030189018c017d0169011e0110019a01900003015d0176000300440102018c0110015a000301
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o Bridge painting / asbestos removal project ‐ state / local
agreement in by end of December.
o West Mountain Road pavement preservation project
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consultant.
o Bay Road pavement preservation project ‐ design approval
due this month, PS&E in January, letting in Feb / March.
Washington County ‐ no report
City of Glens Falls ‐ (Ed Bartholomew) ‐ Fire Road TAP project will
be out for bid in March and completed during CY 2017
Pavement preservation ‐ Karen Hulihan noted that considerable
time has elapsed since the Town of Moreau has been in touch
with NYSDOT. Delivery schedule has been adjusted. Aaron offered
to facilitate a meeting.
2) NYSDOT report ‐ Rob Cherry noted that Region 1 and the municipalities
within are continue to be at or near the top Regions in the state in terms
of local project delivery. Scott Sopczyk requested coordination with GGFT
with regard to the NYS 9N repair project to identify potential service
adjustments.
3) Transportation Alternatives Program (Rob Cherry) ‐ Applications were
due in November; review and ranking was conducted, results sent to
Main Office; no timetable for announcement.
7. Other Items of Interest ‐ <003c0102019a011e00030176017d019a011e011a0003019a015a011e0003017d01760150017d015d01760150000301c1017d018c016c0003010f01c700030073002c00110003017d01760003019a015a011e0003005e019a018c0102019a011e0150015d01
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Highway Safety Plan. Wayne LaMothe reported on the first meeting of the study to
analyze the potential benefits of establishing commuter rail service between North
Creek and Rensselaer Station, and that some resistance was evident for the larger rail
operators to consider service changes. Mike Valentine provided a reminder of the
upcoming Saratoga County Planning and Zoning Conference to be held on January 25,
2016 at the Saratoga Springs City Center,
8. Next Meeting and Adjourn ‐ Next meeting for January 18 at 10:00 AM.
A motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 11:50.
Moved by: Wayne LaMothe: Seconded by: Scott Sopczyk
Meeting adjourned.
A/GFTC Planning Committee Minutes – Wednesday, October 19, 2016
A/GFTC TAC Minutes DRAFT
Wednesday, October 19, 2016 10:00 AM
Crandall Public Library, Glens Falls
Attendees Representing
Stu Baker Town of Queensbury Community Development
Ed Bartholomew EDC of Warren County
Frank Bonafide NYSDOT Region 1
Rob Cherry NYSDOT Region 1
Steve Godlewski Creighton Manning Engineering
Steve Haskins Washington County DPW
Maiken Holmes Warren County DPW
Karen Hulihan NYSDOT Region 1
Tom Johnson The Chazen Companies
Wayne LaMothe Warren County Planning
Laura Oswald Washington County Economic Development
Dan Rourke Barton and Loguidice
Mike Valentine Saratoga County Planning
Greg Wichser NYSDOT Region 1
Staff
Aaron Frankenfeld A/GFTC
Kate Mance A/GFTC
1. Welcome and Introductions
2. Visitors Issues ‐ none
3. Transit
A. GGFT Update ‐ no report
B. Rural mobility analysis ‐ (Kate):
contract offered to team led by Steadman Hill Consulting
data provided by staff to consultant includes base GIS layers, contact
list, existing data
preliminary stakeholder list identified, CME making contacts to
conduct surveying
the first advisory committee meeting will be scheduled for a date
about one month from now in order to provide time for the
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4. UPWP
A. Aviation Road ‐ QUFSD access study ‐ (Aaron):
draft interim report approved with minor comments
Adirondack / Glens Falls Transportation Council
11 South Street, Suite 203
Glens Falls, NY 12801
p: (518) 223 – 0086 f: (518) 223 – 0584
info@a
gftc.org www.agftc.org
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informed A/GFTC that some cost increases due to scope change could
be expected
meeting was held on 9/21 to review alternatives; credit to B&L for
developing creative alternatives; some of which were eliminated by
Town and School officials
follow up meeting was held yesterday to review new alternatives
based upon feedback at first meeting, including:
installation of WB RTL into campus along with upgraded signal
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access
combination of those concepts
draft report to carry recommendation of upgrades to existing access
as well as new signalized access for high school
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report for public comment at next meeting
B. Traffic Count Program ‐ (Kate):
Significant work done on GIS layer created to identify and affirm
priority count locations
Not enough known at this time to develop RFP
Eventually will seek input from County DPWs on refined locations,
and hope to have Counties provide GPS data for locations (potential
source of local match)
Mike Valentine asked if Tom Speziale would be contacted. Aaron and
Kate replied that the services would indeed be offered to Saratoga
County, despite appearing to have had success in maintaining its own
count program. Rob Cherry asked about potential QA/QC responsibility
for consistency with State standards for data collection and reporting.
Kate stated that that was unknown at this point, given that NYS had not
yet arrived on a preferred reporting platform for future use. Frank
Bonafide suggested that count location selection consider crash data in
order to properly analyze safety issues.
C. Update on other UPWP tasks ‐(Aaron): Review of status of programmed
projects:
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1e0190019a011e011a035500030190016c015d01890189015dLng this
year
Route 9 study ‐ on hold to avoid conflation with EDC effort, possibly
build from conclusions / data collection
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about implementation
Climate Change Adaptation Planning ‐ White Creek watershed study
complete
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suggestion of Kingsbury supervisor, on‐hold pending resolution of
dewatering facility access road issue
ITS architecture ‐ on‐hold; no need yet articulated
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incomplete rulemaking (possibly November 16 for bridges and
pavement)
Travel demand modeling and GIS efforts linked to performance‐based
planning recommendations
Annual pavement scoring has been initiated by CME
Can likely advance website upgrade, Environmental Justice review
update
D. 2017‐18 UPWP solicitation ‐ (Aaron):
16‐17 program solicitation was distributed last week for your review
looking for comments as to possible inclusion or deletions, and to
start the discussion about any potential program requests that we
can expect to receive
Status of projects listed previously suggest considerable program
carryover of incomplete tasks into next year
MPOs can produce a two‐year program; past experience suggest a
comparable administrative load associated with 1‐ or 2‐year program
2‐year program may provide some flexibility to municipalities that
have longer‐term concepts
Wayne LaMothe suggested that this may be an opportunity to retry the
2‐year approach. The committee concurred. No changes were suggested
to the solicitation. Staff will therefore issue a two‐year call for projects.
5. TIP
A. 2016‐21 TIP
1) Project updates from sponsors (developments since last meeting)
Warren County (Maiken Holmes):
o Blair Road bridge project is being closed out
o <00570102016f015d01900102011a011e01900003005a017d0102011a0003010f018c015d011a0150011e000303720003011a011e0190015d015001760003010201890189018c017d01c00102016f0003011e01c60189011e0110019a011e011a0003015d01
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December
o West Brook sidewalks ‐ project letting in December,
construction in spring 2017
o CR 44 bridge painting ‐ bid opening 10/19
o Bridge painting and asbestos removal project ‐ bids were
opened in August, construction in spring 2017
o West Mountain Road pavement preservation ‐ bid opening
10/20, construction in spring 2017
o Bay Road pavement preservation ‐ DAD finalized, letting in
spring 2017
Washington County (Steve Haskins): no significant developments
since last meeting. In response to a question from Frank Bonafide,
no recent correspondence from VTrans has been received
regarding CR 10 over the Poultney.
City of Glens Falls (Ed Bartholomew): public workshop recently
held for Fire Road; project would likely be progressed from north
to south
NYSDOT: Karen Hulihan distributed the regional TIP performance
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question from Wayne LaMothe, the Lake George Gateway Project
is largely complete and will be wrapped up in spring 2017.
Discussion ensued regarding project delays resulting from tribal
reviews.
2) Amendments and Modifications
i. Wright's Ferry Rail Crossing ‐ Putnam ‐ Frank Bonafide
provided background on the request and explained that it was
for a new project, not a schedule change. In response to a
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project, by rule, requires public comment and Policy
Committee approval.
A motion was made to approve the requested TIP amendment for public review
and comment prior to Policy Committee consideration.
Moved by: Wayne LaMothe: Seconded by: Stu Baker Motion carried.
3) 5310 FTA ‐ Projects previously approved by A/GFTC committees have
been added to the TIP; no further A/GFTC staff activity is required.
4) eSTIP ‐ Aaron noted that it appears as though the new STIP has not been
made available for editing on eSTIP. Frank Bonafide reported that the
new STIP is not yet approved by FHWA.
5) Transportation Alternatives Program ‐ Kate reported on potential project
sponsors and other interested parties that have contacted staff. Frank
Bonafide stated that there had been some glitches with the online
project application process and encouraged potential applicants to not
wait until the deadline to submit projects.
6) Bridge NY ‐ nothing yet to report on the statewide solicitation.
6. Other Items ‐ Wayne LaMothe reported that AMTRAK was now considered as a non‐
participant in the IBI rail service analysis due to an apparent need for a non‐disclosure
agreement that will not be signed by Warren County; as a result, the project is being
held up
7. Next Meeting and Adjourn
The next meeting scheduled for December 14
A motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 11:22.
Moved by: Wayne LaMothe: Seconded by: Laura Oswald
Meeting adjourned.
A/GFTC Planning Committee Minutes – Wednesday, July 27, 2016
A/GFTC TAC Minutes
Wednesday, July 27, 2016 10:00 AM
Crandall Public Library, Glens Falls
Attendees Representing
Brian Abare Village of South Glens Falls DPW
Stu Baker Town of Queensbury Community Development
Ed Bartholomew EDC of Warren County
Frank Bonafide NYSDOT Region 1
Rob Cherry NYSDOT Region 1
Lorenzo DiStefano MYSDOT Region 1
Christina Doughney CHA
Ed Doughney Warren County DPW
Ben Fischer Federal Highway Administration
Steve Godlewski Creighton Manning Engineering
Steve Haskins Washington County DPW
Maiken Holmes Warren County DPW
Karen Hulihan NYSDOT Region 1
Tom Johnson The Chazen Companies
Wayne LaMothe Warren County Planning
Gautam Mani Federal Highway Administration
Fred Mastroianni Greenman‐Pedersen Inc.
Laura Oswald Washington County Economic Development
Caroline Ross Saratoga County Planning
Dan Rourke Barton and Loguidice
Scott Sopczyk GGFT
Mike Valentine Saratoga County Planning
Greg Wichser NYSDOT Region 1
Staff
Aaron Frankenfeld A/GFTC
Kate Mance A/GFTC
1. Welcome and Introductions
2. Visitors Issues ‐ <0011011e017600030026015d01900110015a011e018c0003017d012800030026002c007400040003015d0176019a018c017d011a01b50110011e011a00030027010201b5019a010201750003004401020176015d03550003019a015a011e00030176011e01
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Planner assigned to A/GFTC.
3. Transit
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replacement trolleys was moving forward.
B. Rural mobility analysis ‐ status of proposal review ‐ Aaron reported the
following:
Adirondack / Glens Falls Transportation Council
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four proposals were received for the project
proposal review identified team of Steadman Hill Consulting, CME,
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preferred candidate based upon the proposals; also, consultant met
target cost of $40,000.
Interview will be conducted at 1:00 today; assuming all goes well,
contract will be initiated; TAC members are welcome to attend,
particularly those that have experience dealing with rural issues
Still need NYSDOT approval before contract can be offered, but not
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questions regarding FTA procurement issues
work on the project is set to begin in September
4. UPWP
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TAC comment period was run concurrently with public comment
period
FEA incorporated comments as reasonable into revised final, which is
on the website now
Following public meeting for the study in Salem, subsequent Town
meetings have resulted in the public demand to implement some of
the alternatives in the report, notably requesting removal of the
Archibald Street bridge deck
Waiting for Policy Committee ballots to approve the document as
final; (ballots received from Chairman Henke, Supervisor Strough,
Mayor Blais, Regional Director Sam Zhou,, and Supervisor Thomas)
those ballots were requested back to staff by 7/29
B. Dix Avenue Corridor Study Update ‐ (Kate)
Project has been closed out; study update has been approved by the
Policy Committee
C. Aviation Road ‐ QUFSD access study ‐ (Aaron)
Barton and Loguidice was selected to conduct the study; Dan Rourke
is the project manager
Draft interim report completed, summarizing the analysis network,
queuing and LOS conditions, and crash analysis
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proposed access plan from the school; as it turns out, the school is
looking to our consultant to formulate some recommendations rather
than react to a plan
Initial work confirms some safety and operations issues ‐ main
intersection is LOS E/D AM‐PM peak, a few local approaches are at
LOS E; Burke Drive and main entrance exceed statewide expected
rates for crashes
Draft has been circulated to the Study Advisory Committee for
review; comments are due back to me by the end of the week (7/29)
Next step is to formulate draft recommendations for access patterns
Mike Valentine asked if there was any impact to the project budget given
the change in scope. Aaron and Dan answered that there was not.
D. Traffic Count Program ‐ (Kate)
Working to coordinate A/GFTC count program so as to not overlap
NYSDOT efforts
NYSDOT updates counts on the local FA network on a three‐year cycle
Count program RFPs have been sampled from other NYS MPOs
Need to engage County DsPW to determine gaps and needs
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highways
RFP to be developed in fall 2016 to allow contractor to mobilize in
spring 2017
Rob Cherry asked about QA responsibilities. Kate replied that there were
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E. Bicycle Map reprint ‐ (Kate)
A/GFTC's stock of regional bicycle maps is nearly depleted
Map has been revised to include Rush Pond Way in Queensbury
10,000 copies will be ordered
Wayne LaMothe asked if the Ski Bowl MTB trails will be included on the
map. Aaron and Kate responded that they are not; it is staff's belief that
there are significant differences between Rush Pond Way and MTB trails
at Ski Bowl and Gurney Lane that warrant different classification, and
that the A/GFTC map is focused on depicted facilities that have end‐to‐
end connectivity.
5. TIP
A. 2014‐18 TIP
1) Amendments and Modifications (Aaron)
limited activity on the current TIP since the new TIP was approved by
the Policy Committee in June
a few adjustments have been made to the transit program to enable
GGFT to apply for FTA grants (preventative maintenance, hybrid
module replacement , purchase of 3 trolleys)
2) Project updates from sponsors (developments since last meeting)
Warren County ‐ (Ed Doughney)
o Blair Road bridge replacement project is compete; 7/5
walkthrough
o County Route 44 bridge painting ‐ PS&E within the next
few days; targeting a 9/5 project letting
o CR 13 and 31 bridge painting ‐ bid documents are out;
targeting a 9/17 letting
o County Routes 17, 52, and 59 pavement preservation
project is complete
o West Mountain Road pavement preservation ‐ PS&E
underway; letting before October
o Bay Road pavement preservation ‐ to be let in late fall,
construction next spring
Washington County ‐ (Steve Haskins)
o Public meeting held for CR 113; not well attended; working
towards CY 2017 construction
o CR 10 ‐ DPW and VTrans are both working on cultural
resource issues on either side of the bridge
o Center Falls and Lower Turnpike painting projects are
awaiting NYSDOT design approval
NYSDOT ‐ (Frank Bonafide)
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approved
o Work to begin soon on Exit 18 rest area
o Discussions ongoing for NYS 9N pavement repair project;
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receive better bid
o The MOU listing elements of the State's transportation
plan has been signed; there are differences between the
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including one supplemental project in A/GFTC area
3) Pavement Preservation Program recommendations ‐ (Aaron)
Applications were due June 10
7 project applications were received, totaling $4.621M requested
($1.3M available)
Review committee representing Queensbury, Washington County,
Saratoga County, NYSDOT and A/GFTC was assembled and met on
7/20 to review the applications
After consideration, committee decided on four projects:
o <007401020190015a015d01760150019a017d017600030012017d01b50176019a01c70003005a017d01b5019a011e000303f303f10003037e0011017d01b5016f011e01c00102018c011a035500030012017d01b50176019a01c70003003e015d0176011e00
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Route 4,1.06 miles), $0.630M
o Saratoga County Route 27 (Bluebird Road, Route 32 to
County 28, 1.22 miles), $0.574M
o Sanford Street, Glens Falls (9L to City Line .66 miles),
$0.402M
o Partial funding awarded to Warren County Route 23
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(ownership issues, scale of individual small project
administration not justified by award)
o Washington County Route 40 ($0.187M, .5 miles) could be
jointly administered with County Route 75 should the
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that it would
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necessary to program these four projects can be reassigned from
the 2018‐19 setaside
TAC action required to program projects from regional setasides
A motion was made to program the four projects from the 2016‐17 and
2018‐19 pavement preservation program setasides.
Moved by: Wayne LaMothe Seconded by: Mike Valentine Motion carried.
4) 5310 FTA ‐ (Kate)
A/GFTC‐area projects prescreened by NYSDOT projects were received
this morning after some delay
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Laura Oswald asked if this was a good fit for ongoing EOC efforts
headed by Claire Murphy; Kate responded that the better avenue
might be the rural mobility study noted previously
Mike Valentine asked about distribution of program notification. Kate
replied that the State contacts previous applicants and A/GFTC
follows up with its Coordinated Human Services Transportation
Committee, PC, and TAC
5) Transportation Alternatives Program ‐ Aaron noted that there was no
word yet from NYSDOT MO on solicitation timing, Frank added that MO
was working on program instructions and was attempting to move
towards a two‐year alternating solicitation cycle.
6) Bridge NY ‐ Aaron noted that the program solicitation sent to A/GFTC was
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deadline. Frank added that culverts eligible but, in response to a staff
question, new bridges where there currently are none are not.
B. 2016‐2021 TIP Development Update ‐ Aaron
new TIP approved in June
NYSDOT R1 staff has entered the data from the TIP into the STIP
A/GFTC staff has reviewed the draft STIP and provided a letter to
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the STIP
6. Other Items ‐ <0074010201c70176011e0003003e01020044017d019a015a011e00030190019a0102019a011e011a0003019a015a0102019a0003019a015a011e0003011e0110017d0176017d0175015d01100003015d0175018901020110019a00030190019a01b5011a01
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service extension between the Saratoga North Creek Railroad and the Rensselaer train
station led by the IBI Group has experienced some delay attributable to a lack of
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local staff retirements.
7.
Next Meeting and Adjourn ‐ the next meeting is scheduled for October 19 at 10:00.
A motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 11:08 AM.
Moved by: Wayne LaMothe Seconded by: Laura Oswald Meeting adjourned.
A/GFTC Planning Committee Minutes – Wednesday, June 8, 2016
Policy Committee Meeting Minutes ‐ draft
Wednesday, June 8, 2016
Attendees Agency
A/GFTC Committee Members and Participants
Mitch Suprenant, Chair Supervisor, Town of Fort Edward
John Strough, Vice‐Chair Supervisor, Town of Queensbury
Ed Bartholomew President and CEO, EDC of Warren County
Frank Bonafide RPPM, NYSDOT Region 1
Rob Cherry NYSDOT Region 1
Cassie Fedler Supervisor, Town of Cambridge
Kevin Geraghty Chairman, Warren County Board of Supervisors
Bob Henke Chairman, Washington County Board of Supervisors
Dana Hogan Supervisor, Town of Kingsbury
Wayne LaMothe Director, Warren County Planning Department
Scott Sopczyk Greater Glens Falls Transit
John Strough Supervisor, Town of Queensbury
Frank Thomas Supervisor, Town of Stony Creek
Greg Wichser NYSDOT Region 1
Mo Wright Chairman, Saratoga County Board of Supervisors
A/GFTC Staff
Aaron Frankenfeld
Kate Mance
1. Welcome and Introductions
2. Visitors Issues
3. Administrative Items
A. NYSAMPO Update ‐ Aaron ‐ updates on federal legislation: final rule on metropolitan
planning has been released:
two new planning factors have been established
o improving resiliency and reliability and reduce or mitigate stormwater
impacts of surface transportation;
o enhance travel and tourism
performance‐based planning shall be implemented
performance targets will be established by the MPOs to track progress
target selection will be coordinated with the State and public transportation
operators
no change in designation threshold (50,000)
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Staff is reviewing proposed rulemaking for System Performance, Freight, and
Congestion Management and Air Quality. NYSAMPO will compile our comments as
warranted.
In short, performance planning is going to change the way we operate with regards
to data collection, planning and programming. Staff additions may be warranted to
manage data and create necessary output.
4. Greater Glens Falls Transit Update ‐ Scott Sopczyk noted the following:
Completed capital projects included four vehicle powertrain rebuilds, replacement
of one trolley bus, and conversion of the facility heating system from oil to natural
gas
2016 FTA grant has been awarded; planned expenditures include a replacement
operations vehicle and preventative maintenance
2017 FTA program to include purchase of three replacement trolleys, replacement
of one hybrid battery module, facility updates, and preventative maintenance
2015 ridership was a record high (376,000 passengers, 10.2% increase over previous
year), and 2016 ridership to date is up 2.9% from 2015
GGFT is working with CDTA to develop a real‐time passenger information system
GGFT was found by FTA during its triennial review to be in full compliance with
applicable federal review areas
5. Annual Work Program (UPWP)
A. Dix Avenue Corridor Study Update ‐ Kate summarized the following:
Update is an opportunity to revisit previous growth forecasts and capital
recommendations
The Chazen Companies were awarded the project
Growth projections have not been realized based on current traffic counts
Proposed mitigations are significantly smaller in volume and in scale from the 2000
report
Recommended improvements include signal timing changes at Dix / Quaker, and
intersection modifications at the Route 4, Queensbury Avenue, a
nd Highland
Avenue intersections
A motion was made to accept the Dix Avenue Corridor Study Update as final.
Moved by: John Strough Seconded by: Bob Henke Motion carried.
B. White Creek Watershed Analysis ‐ ‐ Aaron noted the following:
Following a public workshop held in Salem on May 23, Fitzgerald Environmental
Associates has completed a draft report for the White Creek Watershed
Infrastructure Flood Vulnerability and Mitigation Assessment.
The creek, like many in the northeast, has been heavily manipulated by residential
and agricultural uses
The volume of water channeled in White Creek during flood events may have been
underrepresented based upon USGS regional classification
10 of the 17 bridges over White Creek are limited to passing a ten year flood or less;
There are many conceptual improvements that can help lessen the impacts of small
and moderate floods in the upstream section, including berm removals, restoration
of prior floodplains, embankment stabilization, and buffer restoration
Village alternatives include berm removal, channel widening and deepening,
removal of the Archibald Street bridge and abutments, and property acquisition for
the purpose of flood plain restoration
Town, County and property owners need to continue discussions regarding
community priorities and feasible alternatives
Study notes that better coordination is needed among watershed partners in order
to advance mutual goals (ex ‐ creating aquatic habitat without exacerbating flooding
conditions)
The study is on our website and has been emailed to our Technical Advisory
Committee ; Policy Committee will be asked to approve it following the conclusion
of the public comment period
C. Rural Mobility RFP ‐ Aaron ‐ an RFP for the examination of rural transportation mobility
needs and an identification of options has been released; project is intended to guide
potential investments in rural transportation by quantifying actual needs and identifying
potential solutions, while building off of the AGC’s HUD Sustainable Communities work; due
date is 6/24
D. Traffic Count RFP ‐Aaron ‐ staff is researching various traffic count RFPs from other MPOs
and looking to coordinate efforts with other municipalities with an eye towards conducting
our own complementary program starting in 2017. Avoiding duplication of effort and
ensuring that our counts are useful to our local municipalities are key considerations.
E. Other ongoing activities ‐ Aaron ‐ Queensbury School access project underway; project
added to the UPWP by this committee in March; intent is to optimize access and safety for
traffic operations between Aviation Road and Queensbury Schools; Barton and Loguidice
was selected , data collection has been completed.
6. Transportation Improvement Program
A. Capital Project Updates and Review (major developments and/or planned activities for
2016)
1) Warren County ‐ no update provided
2) Washington County ‐ Aaron conveyed update provided by Steve Haskins, including:
CR 10 ‐ call scheduled with VTrans to discuss cultural resource coordination.
CR 113 ‐ SHPO notice of adverse effect received; may impact construction
schedule
Bridge painting projects (176005) kick off meeting held.
Contractor closeout underway on Fenimore Bridge painting project.
3) Saratoga County ‐ nothing new to report.
4) City of Glens Falls ‐ Ed Bartholomew reported that the Fire Road kickoff meeting
would be held soon; CME is the consultant.
5) Town of Queensbury ‐ John Strough noted the Aviation Road project that Aaron
mentioned earlier. Developer agreements have been negotiated for traffic and access
improvements associated with new hotel projects at Exit 18. Another hotel project at
Exit 19 has yielded a developer agreement to construct an access to the mall property.
EDCWC Exit 20 study is getting underway. Looking to continue discussions with NYSDOT
regarding Route 9L improvements.
6) NYSDOT ‐ Frank Bonafide reported the following:
The Critical Bridges over Water (CBOW) program includes five bridges in the
A/GFTC area. Route 4 over the Feeder Canal will remain open during
construction, but Route 196 over the Feeder Canal will be closed between July
and September. A public information session on those projects is scheduled.
Bridge painting projects include Route 418 over the Schroon River, Lock 6 over
the Champlain Canal, and Route 149 over the Champlain Canal.
Route 9 over Trout Brook is underway; new structure will carry widened
shoulders.
Work on the Route 9 Gateway Project continues; contractor on track for
completion this year.
Paving project on Route 40 to be done this week.
Route 32 paving (Kingsbury) is complete.
Future paving projects (2017 and beyond) include sections of Route 22 in
Hebron, Route 9N in Bolton and Lake George, Route 8 near Wevertown, Route
9L in Queensbury and Route 418 in Warrensburg.
B. 2016‐2021 TIP Update ‐ Summary of Content ‐ Aaron
draft TIP was approved by the Technical Advisory Committee for public comment in
May
minor changes have been implemented since that approval and are reflected in the
project tables
public comment period was completed yesterday
total program over five years is $117.998
some leniency from the programming instruction and considerable funding source
flexibility was extended in order for us to compile a semblance of a meaningful
program ‐ thanks in large part to Region 1
program features much more off‐system bridge money than we could expect on
account of trading National Highway Performance Program funds
still struggling with highway funding; no site specific local highway projects are
programmed; all moved into pavement preservation setasides
MTC is now lumped into one solicitation rather than annual or biannual, in order to
encourage larger projects
transit capital program is sufficient to allow GGFT to continue to sustain existing
services
C. Self‐Certification ‐ Aaron ‐ included in TIP, this document provides an update as to the
status of core MPO products and asserts that A/GFTC is conducti
ng its regional
transportation planning and programming processes in accordance with federal procedures
D. Approval of TIP and Self‐Certification ‐ A motion was made to approve the 2016‐2021
Transportation Improvement Program and 2016 Self Certification.
Moved by: Bob Henke Seconded by: Ed Bartholomew Motion carried.
Frank Bonafide credited A/GFTC and its Technical Advisory Committee for working
cooperatively within challenging funding constraints.
E. Ongoing and upcoming solicitations / funding opportunities
1) Pavement Preservation Program ‐ Aaron ‐ local projects being solicited by A/GFTC;
deadline has been extended until 6/10.
2) FTA 5310 ‐ Kate reported that an abbreviated project solicitation for previously
unspent FTA 5310 funds is being conducted by NYSDOT.
3) Transportation Alternatives Program ‐ Frank ‐ NYSDOT is discussing upcoming
solicitation, expected later in the year.
4) Repurposed earmarks ‐ Frank ‐ last federal omnibus bill allows for the repurposing
of previously unspent earmarks within 50 miles of the original project location.
A/GFTC area eligibility appears limited. NYSDOT Regions are awaiting instructions.
5) Bridge NY / Pave NY ‐ Frank ‐ Pave NY ‐ $100M to be distributed to municipalities
using the CHIPS formula; Bridge NY ‐ 60% of $100M to go to upstate local bridges;
details forthcoming.
Bob Henke asked if facilities that could support snowmobile usage were eligible for the
TAP program. Aaron will check the existing guidelines.
7. Other Items ‐ Wayne LaMothe reported that the Department of State has awarded funding to study
the potential economic development impacts of extending a rail service connection between the
Saratoga and North Creek Railway south to Rensselaer station. The IBI Group has been selected to
conduct the study; an advisory committee will include CDTA and Saratoga County Planning. The
contract amount is $109,000 and 4‐6 month completion time is anticipated.
8. Next meeting and adjourn
(Next Technical Advisory Committee is July 27, 2016; next Policy Committee meeting is 03/2017).
A motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 10:58 AM.
Moved by: Cassie Fedler Seconded by: Bob Henke Meeting adjourned.
A/GFTC Planning Committee Minutes – Wednesday, May 4, 2016
A/GFTC TAC Minutes
Wednesday, May 4, 2016 1:30 PM
Crandall Public Library, Glens Falls
Attendees Representing
Brian Abare Village of South Glens Falls DPW
Stu Baker Town of Queensbury Community Development
Ed Bartholomew EDC of Warren County
Frank Bonafide NYSDOT Region 1
Tracy Conlon Village of Fort Edward
Christina Doughney CHA
Ed Doughney Warren County DPW
Kevin Hajos Warren County DPW
Robert Hansen CME
Steve Haskins Washington County DPW
Todd Konifka, Jr. Washington County DPW
Laura Oswald Washington County Planning
Dan Rourke Barton and Loguiduce
Scott Sopczyk GGFT
Tom Speziale Saratoga County DPW
Greg Wichser NYSDOT Region 1
Staff
Aaron Frankenfeld A/GFTC
Kate Mance A/GFTC
1. Welcome and Introductions
2. Visitors Issues ‐ no visitors present.
3. Transit
A. GGFT Update ‐ Scott Sopczyk reported the 2016 ridership was higher than at this
point in 2015, and that year was the record high for the system. Three trolleys will
be replaced this year, GGFT will be working on a vehicle location system to be
integrated into the website.
B. Rural mobility analysis ‐ (Aaron) draft RFP is complete; sent to host agency counsel
to review required federal clauses and revised standard contract; received
concurrence with content, will work to get this out after draft TIP is released.
4. UPWP
A. Ongoing projects
1) Dix Avenue reassessment ‐ (Kate) ‐ public presentation is scheduled to follow
this meeting at 3:00 PM. Final draft of the report (available on our website) will
be reviewed. To summarize, the projected growth noted in the 2000 Dix Avenue
Corridor Study has not been realized and the need for capital improvement
projects is not as significant as a result.
Adirondack / Glens Falls Transportation Council
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Glens Falls, NY 12801
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gftc.org www.agftc.org
2) White Creek Watershed Infrastructure Assessment ‐ (Aaron) conference call
held on April 5 to review work; hydraulic model has been calibrated, and
recommendations are being formulated. Fitzgerald Environmental Associates
has been granted one additional month to complete the study; contract now
states expiration date of June 4, 2106. Public meeting has been scheduled for
7PM on May 23 at Salem school.
B. Aviation Road ‐ QUFSD access study (Aaron) ‐ The UPWP approved by the Policy
Committee in March included a new task introduced by Queensbury Supervisor
John Strough to conduct an analysis of potential circulation impacts associated with
planned access changes to the Queensbury School campus; data collection needs to
occur during the school season, so proposals have been solicited for this project.
Barton and Loguidice, CME and MJELS have submitted responses; those have been
distributed to Town and School district staff for review, with selection anticipated by
5/6/16.
C. 2016‐17 Work Program ‐ prioritization ‐ (Aaron) Would like a committee discussion
on prioritization of work program elements. As noted during the formulation of the
program, our UPWP is overprogrammed with options, so we need to decide projects
to advance next. Options from the UPWP include Canalway trail alignment options,
traffic counts, Route 9 corridor study, local traffic signal analysis. Stu Baker indicated
a preference for the Route 9 study and the traffic signal analysis. Aaron expressed a
desire to not have the Route 9 study be conflated with the EDCWC‐led re‐analysis of
the Exit 20 area; Ed Bartholomew confirmed that that study was anticipated to be
completed by the end of this calendar year. Steve Haskins noted a preference to
initiate the traffic count program. Laura Oswald asked if projects not discussed
would be implemented; Aaron replied that we weren't eliminating projects from
consideration but rather prioritizing them.
5. TIP
A. Amendments and Modifications
1) Warren County Bridge Painting projects ‐ Warren County has requested
two amendments to ongoing bridge preservation projects (copies of these
requests have been sent to TAC members)
CR 44 over the Hudson: total removal or corrosion and paint, total
cost of C and CI now $1.079M from $0.483M
CR 13 and 31: total removal or corrosion and paint, total cost of C
and CI now $0.913M from $0.733
A motion was made to approve the requested TIP amendments.
Moved by: Stu Baker Seconded by: Ed Bartholomew Motion carried.
B. Project updates from sponsors (developments since last meeting)
Warren County ‐ (Ed Doughney) ‐
o Blair Road bridge construction underway, anticipated July‐August
completion
o Palisades Road bridge ‐ PE underway
o CR44 bridge painting project ‐ design approval to be received within
a week, anticipated letting in September
o CR 13 and 31 bridge painting project ‐ design approval received,
letting in August
o CR 17, 52, 79 pavement preservation ‐ let in March, favorable bids
received, award concurrence issued, construction to begin within
one month
o West Mountain Road pavement preservation ‐ PE in house, design
approval anticipated in August
o Bay Road pavement preservation ‐ design by consultant (GPI),
working towards obligation in FFY 15‐16
Kevin Hajos reported the final bill from the Exit 18 project has been
processed.
Washington County ‐ (Steve Haskins) ‐
o CR 113 bridge replacement ‐ SHPO review underway, anticipated
construction in 2017
o CR 10 bridge replacement ‐ design being led by State of Vermont,
no update
o Center Falls Road / Lower Turnpike bridge painting project ‐ kick‐off
meeting pending
Saratoga County ‐ (Tom Speziale) ‐ CR 31 pavement preservation project to
be let this month, anticipated 2‐3 week construction duration.
Town of Moreau ‐ Aaron reported that the Town of Moreau has confirmed
that pavement preservation projects for Feeder Dam Road and Reservoir
Road are moving forward.
Glens Falls ‐ Ed Bartholomew reported that consultant procurement has
been completed for the Fire Road TAP project.
Queensbury ‐ no ongoing federal aid projects.
NYSDOT ‐ (Frank Bonafide) ‐
o Bridge painting projects for 418 over the Schroon, Lock 6, and 149
over the Champlain Canal will be completed this season
o Route 9 bridge over Trout Brook ‐ to be completed this season
o Route 9 gateway project to be substantially completed this season,
with project shutdowns as necessary for seasonal traffic
o Also to be completed this year ‐ maintenance paving of Route 40 in
Greenwich and corrective repairs to Route 197 bridge over the east
branch of the Hudson River
o Baldwin's Corner Road bridge over the Champlain Canal to be let in
late 2016
C. TIP Development Update
1)
Proposed contents of draft TIP ‐ (Aaron) ‐ Following a soft solicitation of
potential projects from capital sponsors and a review of A/GFTC planning
targets, a draft preliminary program was presented to a TIP development
subcommittee on March 21. The draft program sent to committee members
two weeks ago contains the same content as what was reviewed by the
subcommittee. Any cost changes are the result of introducing inflation factors
per NYSDOT MO instruction. A summary sheet of the project roster, as well as
one depicting fiscal constraint, were distributed and discussed. Aaron noted an
error in the tables: the GGFT project to replace three trolleys is scheduled for
FFY16‐17, not FFY 17‐18. The committee reaffirmed that pavement preservation
solicitations should be conducted annually; Aaron stated that the FFY 16‐17
solicitation would be issued within the next two weeks.
2) Approval for public comment ‐ a motion was made to approve of the release of
the draft TIP for public review and comment prior to Policy Committee
consideration.
Moved by: Kevin Hajos Seconded by: Steve Haskins Motion carried.
6. Other Items ‐ none
7. Adjourn ‐ a motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 2:15 PM.
Moved by: Scott Sopczyk Seconded by: Ed Doughney Meeting adjourned.