As a part of the Reconnecting the West Site project, CDTC, CDRPC and the City of Saratoga Springs are inviting and encouraging the public to attend a Stakeholder Meeting with the purpose of gathering feedback and experiences of traveling on the West Side of Saratoga Springs, including Grand Ave. There will be a presentation at … Read more
The Saratoga Springs City Council unanimously voted in favor of installing four stop signs along Grand Ave between West Ave and the City limits. An engineering study is forthcoming, however the Council decided that action could not wait until the study was completed.
Come support Grand Ave stop signs at tonight’s City Council meeting We need as many people as possible to attend to show support for the immediate installation of stop signs.
Please join us to share your voice and advocate for Grand Ave. improvements on July 12th. Details on meeting time and location are below. Here are the recommendations that will be discussed: Existing Conditions Assessment Recommendations Technical Memorandum
On June 8th, the Saratoga Springs City Council voted unanimously to fund Grand Avenue improvements.
The final output from the “Reconnecting the West Side” study is now available. There is an Existing Conditions assessment as well as a Recommendations Technical Memorandum that include Grand Avenue as a main focus area. Saratoga Safer Streets is in ongoing discussions with the City about next steps. We are pleased with the recommendations contained within … Read more
On Friday December 16th, 2022, a bicyclist was devastatingly struck and killed by a pickup truck on West Avenue in the area of Grand Avenue at around 6:30 p.m. This terrible accident reinforces our call for safe bike and pedestrian access…
On December 1st, 2022 a formal kickoff to the Reconnecting the West Side Technical Assistance Project occurred with a site visit and a meeting at City Hall. This project is being led by CDTC (Capital District Transportation Committee) and CDRPC (Capital District Regional Planning Commission).
At tonight’s City Council meeting, we received great news! DPW Commissioner Jason Golub announced that the City’s 2023 budget will include a $1,000,000 line item for funding a sidewalk/mixed-use trail along Grand Avenue. The entire Council expressed their support for the project – and applauded our citizen activism! [watch video]
Spread the word about the Saratoga Safer Streets: Grand Avenue Initiative with one of these handsome lawn signs. We’re saving up to buy another batch. If you are interested, please let us know by chipping in. We’re asking for $12 a sign. Click below to learn more.