Transportation

Agencies issue summer driving safety tips

Thursday, May 9th, 2013, 11:07am

ALBANY – New York State Police, New York State Department of Motor Vehicles and the New York State Thruway Authority are reminding drivers of the dangers that come with nice weather.

Deer become more active during the months of May and June and are seen on most roadways in the state.

To prevent a collision with a deer drivers are asked to be alert, especially in the morning and evening, scan roadsides, and remember that deer travel in groups.

They are also issuing a reminder about motorcycles. With nice weather some of the nearly 700,000 registered motorcycles will be on our roads and highways.

Some safety tips are to always allow a motorcycle use of a full lane, look twice or even three times in all mirrors and blind spots, don’t tailgate and always signal.

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Bike for awareness set for June

Submitted by Andrew Murphy, Web Producer

Tuesday, March 19th, 2013, 10:28am

BUFFALO – Beginning on June 24, Our Ability Inc. will begin a 17 day bike ride along the Erie Canal that will end in Albany.

Our Ability, Inc., founded by quad-amputee John Robinson, is an organization that mentors and inspires people with disabilities through positive video stories. In 2012, Our Ability traveled to London for the 2012 Paralympics where it experienced the power of inspiration, sport and achievement.

Robinson and members of Our Ability will bike, boat, run and walk across the state, looking to attract thousands to join them and support the mission of raising the consciousness with the public of the ability inside all people.

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Changes made on Balltown Road nighttime paving operation

Submitted by Anna Didio on Thursday, September 6th, 2:20 pm

The New York State Department of Transportation (DOT) has made some changes to the Balltown road nighttime paving.

The DOT is currently working on a project to pave Balltown Road from the Rexford Bridge to Union Street, and have received several complaints.

The DOT announced changes based on the feedback that includes reduced jackhammer work limited from 8:00p.m. till midnight.

The DOT announced that the work cannot be done during the day due to the very high traffic volumes, but the project changes will reduce the amount of noise late at night. Work is expected to be completed by the end of September.

For more information, call 457-3522.

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CDTA and Mr. Subb partner for Summer Fun passes

Submitted by Emma Levine, WNYT Web Producer

Wednesday, July 4th, 2012, 1:47pm

CDTA and Mr. Subb partner for Summer Fun passes

The CDTA and Mr. Subb are partnering together on the sale of CDTA Summer Fun passes, which are good for all Capital Region residents under the age of 17.

According to the CDTA, the Summer Fun Pass is currently on sale at multiple Mr. Subb locations around the Capital Region. The pass allows people unlimited rides on any CDTA regular route bus service from July 1 through Aug. 31 for $30.

The deal will also include a free cookie for every Summer Fun pass purchase made at most Capital Region locations.

For more information regarding the Summer Fun pass, a listing of Mr. Subb locations or other CDTA Service Information, contact CDTA’s Customer Information Center at 482-8822 or visit www.cdta.org.

Information operators are on duty 6 a.m.-7 p.m. weekdays and 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Saturdays and 8 a.m.-5 p.m. on Sundays and holidays.

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CDTA announces Sunday/holiday schedule for July 4

Submitted by WNYT Staff

Friday, June 29th, 2012, 1:00am

ALBANY – CDTA bus service will operate on a Sunday/holiday schedule in observance of Independence Day.

The CDTA said that only bus routes that operate on Sundays and holidays will be in service and regular service will resume on Thursday, July 5.

NX Northway commuter service will not operate its regularly scheduled service on Wednesday, July 4. NX Northway commuter will resume regular service on Thursday, July 5.

The CDTA will also operate additional evening service on routes that operate on the main corridors. This additional service will be to accommodate those attending the Independence Day Celebration at the Empire State Plaza.

For questions and concerns please contact CDTA’s Customer Information Center at 482-8822 or visit the CDTA website at www.cdta.org. Information Operators are on duty 6am-7pm weekdays and 8:00am-6pm Saturdays and 8:00am-5pm Sundays and holidays.

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Delays expected Tuesday between I-90 exits 24, 25

Submitted by WNYT Staff

Tuesday, June 26th, 2012, 10:11am

Motorists can expect delays on I-90 between Exits 24 and 25 Tuesday.

The New York State Department of Transportation is alerting people to the closure of the right two westbound lanes. They are closed due to roadwork.

The lanes closed at 9:30 a.m. and delays are expected.

Click here for more travel information.

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Reroutes announced for Burnt Hills Flag Day Parade

Submitted by Emma Levine, WNYT Web Producer

Wednesday, June 6th, 2012, 11:29am

On Thursday, June 7 bus service from Schenectady to Saratoga will be rerouted to accommodate the Burnt Hills Flag Day Parade.

The Capital Region Transportation Authority (CDTA) announced that from around 6:15 to 8:30 p.m. Route 50 bus service from Schenectady to Saratoga will be rerouted. Route 50 will be closed down in both north and south directions from Country Acres Farm and Pet Center to the Burnt Hills Bowling Alley.

Reroutes are as follows:

#50 Northbound: Regular route on Route 50 until Right on Kingsbury Rd., Take a Left at the stop sign. This turns into Kingsley Rd. Follow to Rt. 50 right on Rt. 50 to regular route.

#50 Southbound: Regular route on Route 50 to a Left on Kingsley Rd. (across from Burnt Hills Bowling Alley), to a right on Kingsbury (there will be a florist on the left) to a left on to Route 50 to regular route.

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