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STUDY UPDATE ANNOUNCEMENT
Thank you for your interest in the Hospital Area Traffic Study. Tonight, Monday, October 7, 2019 The City of Albany is pleased to announce tonight's public meeting to preview the DRAFT Final Report for the Hospital Area Traffic Study. After evaluating alternatives and public feedback, the draft Final Report will inform the public on the proposed short- and long-term recommendations for transportation and complete streets improvements. Please (re)visit for updated public meeting minutes, presentations, and the draft documents. Thank you again for your involvement in this transportation feasibility study. |
New Scotland / Whitehall / Buckingham
A Neighborhood Traffic Study
The City of Albany recognizes that New Scotland Avenue is a lively and vibrant corridor with a diverse mix of property uses—residential, commercial, academic, medical and government. Over time, the area has seen significant investment and growth, which in turn has led to increased volumes of traffic along New Scotland.
Roadways, however, are limited in supporting such growth to the area, resulting in longer than typical travel times and an increased amount of traffic congestion. While the City has attempted to make traffic improvements that respect the character of surrounding Neighborhoods, as well as, to accommodate residents, employees, students, and visitors—not all of the changes have been regarded as positive.
The Hospital Area Traffic Study has transpired to help facilitate a greater evaluation of transportation and the broader roadway system leading to, from and through the area.
Roadways, however, are limited in supporting such growth to the area, resulting in longer than typical travel times and an increased amount of traffic congestion. While the City has attempted to make traffic improvements that respect the character of surrounding Neighborhoods, as well as, to accommodate residents, employees, students, and visitors—not all of the changes have been regarded as positive.
The Hospital Area Traffic Study has transpired to help facilitate a greater evaluation of transportation and the broader roadway system leading to, from and through the area.
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Area Roadways
Existing streets and Neighborhoods are well established, limiting opportunities to expand roadways to accommodate increased amounts of daily traffic. |
Previous Investments
Signal upgrades, increased signage and circulation changes have in some regards helped mobility issues in the area, but have also sometimes caused unintended effects. This Study aims to identify what should be done to create a balance for the area. |
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Stakeholder SupportPublic input will help construct a new planning approach to mobility, traffic calming, and accessibility—which were prioritized, according to polling responses provided at the first public meeting! |
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Announcements
Find Public Meeting dates and locations. Documents Review the latest Public Meeting materials and presentations . |