ABOUT THE PLAN |
CREATING A MORE WALKABLE AND BIKEABLE TROY
The Troy Bike Connections Plan is a community planning process that builds on the City of Troy's commitment to sustainable and safe transportation for all residents and visitors. The study will create a plan for bicycle facilities that connect major destinations and neighborhoods in the City of Troy to the Uncle Sam Bikeway and the planned South Troy Riverfront Bikeway. The project is funded through the Capital District Transportation Council's (CDTC) 2014-15 Community and Transportation Linkage Planning Program.
PROJECT GOALS
COMMUNITY OUTREACHGather input from residents and a wide range of stakeholders to inform creation of the final plan; assess opinions on current transportation facilities, as well as future needs; input should be aggregated to create an inclusive and holistic transportation vision
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EXISTING CONDITIONSReview existing planning and data, inventory current conditions, including community destinations and existing facilities; use data to create maps that inform community planning process and final plan
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FINAL PLANIncorporate community input and existing conditions analysis into a plan that clearly lays out design ideas and next steps; demonstrate design ideas in narrative and visual form; provide an additional opportunity for community input before plan is finalized
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TIMELINE/CALENDAR
May 2017: Project begins; first Study Advisory Committee meeting
June 2017: Existing conditions review; Study Advisory Committee check-in
July 2017: Public outreach begins
August 2017: Public Workshop
September 2017: Demonstration project
November 2017: Final Public Presentation
January 2018: Final Plan complete
June 2017: Existing conditions review; Study Advisory Committee check-in
July 2017: Public outreach begins
August 2017: Public Workshop
September 2017: Demonstration project
November 2017: Final Public Presentation
January 2018: Final Plan complete
YOUR VOICE MATTERS
The Troy Bike Connections Project aims to create a shared, community vision for Troy's transportation system, with a focus on making connections from the City's various neighborhoods and destinations to existing multi-use trails and planned bike and pedestrian infrastructure. Input from community residents, business owners, neighborhood associations, and other stakeholders will ensure that the vision that is created is inclusive and accessible to all. |
PROJECT PARTNERS
City of Troy, New York - Project Sponsor
The City of Troy was incorporated in 1816. It is the county seat of Rensselaer County, but also has close ties with Capital District cities of Albany and Schenectady. Troy is known as the home of "Uncle Sam" Wilson, a local butcher whose likeness came to personify the U.S. government. Troy is referred to as the "Collar City", after resident Hannah Lord Montague's innovation of the removable shirt collar. Steel manufacturing was another of Troy's notable contributions. |
Capital District Transportation Council (CDTC) - Project Administrator
CDTC is the designated Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) responsible for transportation planning in the area surrounding the Albany-Schenectady and Saratoga Springs urbanized areas. CDTC offers planning assistance to communities in the region through it Linkage Planning Program. |
Parks & Trails New York
(PTNY) - Project Consultant Parks & Trails New York is non-profit organization that advocates for a connected network of parks and trails across New York State, as well as providing technical and planning assistance to communities. |
Transport Troy - Community Partner
Transport Troy is an active citizens group that works to achieve greater accessibility in Troy's transportation network. Transport Troy's meetings are open to the public, and all are welcome to attend.
Transport Troy is an active citizens group that works to achieve greater accessibility in Troy's transportation network. Transport Troy's meetings are open to the public, and all are welcome to attend.
STUDY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
- Capital District Regional Planning Commission
- Capital District Transportation Authority
- Capital Roots
- Collar City Ramble
- Troy Bike Rescue
- Troy Rehabilitation Improvement Program
- Troy Residents