City Of Albany To Host Curb Extension And Bicycle Boulevard Demonstration To Solicit Feedback

Press release from the City of Albany:

September 16 2020

Date: September 16, 2020

Contact: Yasmine Robinson Deputy Director, Department of Planning and Development Email Yasmine Robinson

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ALBANY, NY – The City of Albany’s Department of Planning and Development is hosting the second temporary demonstration project to test potential bicycle and pedestrian improvements and collect feedback for the ongoing update to the City of Albany Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan. The first temporary curb extension demonstration was held September 11-13, 2020, at the intersection of Eagle Street and Morton Avenue.

September 18-21, 2020, a temporary curb extension at Brevator Street and Melrose Avenue, will test a potential method to make intersection crossings easier and safer for pedestrians by reducing the crossing distance and speeds of vehicles entering the intersection. There will also be a bicycle boulevard demonstration along Melrose Avenue. Bicycle boulevards are neighborhood streets that use slower speeds and signage to make it safer and more attractive for cyclists of all abilities to ride.

Planning Department Staff will be available at the following times to receive feedback on cycling and walking in Albany:

Melrose Avenue and Brevator Street

• September 18: 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
• September 19: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

The Department has also developed a series of methods for those who live in, work in, or visit Albany to share ideas, experiences, and suggestions in ways that are suited to social distancing:

• Go to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Website to learn about the Project's Vision & Goals, review the 2020 project timeline, and more
• Use a WikiMAP and fill out an Online Survey to identify places where you think walking & biking infrastructure could be strengthened
• Request a Zoom Meeting for a community group that supports people who rely on cycling and walking by sending an email to email Department of Planning and Development

__________________________________________________________The City of Albany's Department of Planning and Development is working on this project with its partner, the Capital District Transportation Committee (CDTC) and consultants Nelson\Nygaard, Creighton Manning, and Behan Planning. This update of the City’s Bike/Ped Master Plan is funded by CDTC’s 2019-2020 Community and Transportation Linkage Planning Program.

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