Paul D. Tonko tag:tonko.house.gov,2008-09-11:/transport/15 2009-05-15T19:13:00Z Transportation Request for Honorable Paul D. Tonko from Representative Paul D. Tonko within the last 90 days Movable Type Enterprise 4.24-en Design and Construct Mohawk Valley Empire Corridor Congestion Relief - Mohawk Valley tag:tonko.house.gov,2009:/transport//15.971 Design & Construct Mohawk Valley-Empire Corridor Congestion Relief.

]]> $10,077,000 Construct Third Main Track tag:tonko.house.gov,2009:/transport//15.970 Design and construct a 3rd main track, including wayside signals between existing controlled sidings.... Design and construct a 3rd main track, including wayside signals between existing controlled sidings.

]]> $137,600,000 Roadside Willow Barrier Demonstrations in NYS tag:tonko.house.gov,2009:/transport//15.969 For State University of New York College of Environmental Science & Forestry (SUNY-ESF) to deploy roadside willow barrier demonstrations in New York roadside locations.

]]> $3,375,000 Motor Vehicle, Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Enhancements on NYS Route 7 - Cobleskill tag:tonko.house.gov,2009:/transport//15.968 Upgrade NYS DOT PIN 900925 Cobleskill Pedestrian Walkway Bicycle Path and Route 7 Enhancement from Schoharie Parkway to the New Railroad Bridge with roundabout, concrete sidewalks, drainage, and reconstruction of MacArthur Ave intersection.... Upgrade NYS DOT PIN 900925 Cobleskill Pedestrian Walkway Bicycle Path and Route 7 Enhancement from Schoharie Parkway to the New Railroad Bridge with roundabout, concrete sidewalks, drainage, and reconstruction of MacArthur Ave intersection.

]]> $2,200,000 Sidewalk, Transportation and Parking Improvement Project - Schoharie tag:tonko.house.gov,2009:/transport//15.967 To improve and construct sidewalks in the Village of Schoharie, NY.... To improve and construct sidewalks in the Village of Schoharie, NY.

]]> $140,000 Improvements to Intersection, Pavement, and Storm Water Drainage - Glenville tag:tonko.house.gov,2009:/transport//15.966 Design, engineering and construction/resurfacing of intersection, pavement and drainage areas to improve safety needs for pedestrian and school children access along Broad and Schermerhorn Streets in the Town of Glenville and the Village of Scotia.... Design, engineering and construction/resurfacing of intersection, pavement and drainage areas to improve safety needs for pedestrian and school children access along Broad and Schermerhorn Streets in the Town of Glenville and the Village of Scotia.

]]> $192,000 Maple Avenue Reconstruction - Schenectady tag:tonko.house.gov,2009:/transport//15.965 Schenectady County shall reconstruct 1.6 miles of Maple Avenue, realign 2 sections of road to improve horizontal and vertical curves.  Work includes reconstruction, widening, drainage improvement and signal installation.

]]> $3,720,000 Hamburg Street and Curry Road Pedestrian Facilities - Rotterdam tag:tonko.house.gov,2009:/transport//15.964 Preliminary engineering, right of way acquisition and construction of pedestrian facilities of Hamburg Street and Curry Road in the Town of Rotterdam, County of Schenectady.... Preliminary engineering, right of way acquisition and construction of pedestrian facilities of Hamburg Street and Curry Road in the Town of Rotterdam, County of Schenectady.

]]> $296,000 Streetscape Improvement - Waterford tag:tonko.house.gov,2009:/transport//15.963 Components of the Second St. project will include new sidewalks from South St. to Broad St., curb replacement, grass strips, new street trees and energy efficient period lighting w/ wiring, as well as site preparation in support of the above... Components of the Second St. project will include new sidewalks from South St. to Broad St., curb replacement, grass strips, new street trees and energy efficient period lighting w/ wiring, as well as site preparation in support of the above items.

]]> $375,000 Design and Install Highway Rail Grade Crossing Improvements - Upstate New York tag:tonko.house.gov,2009:/transport//15.962 Design and install highway-rail grade crossing improvements to facilitate safe operation of high speed rail service in Rensselaer, Albany, Schenectady, and Montgomery Counties.... Design and install highway-rail grade crossing improvements to facilitate safe operation of high speed rail service in Rensselaer, Albany, Schenectady, and Montgomery Counties.

]]> $3,757,500 Design and Construct Double Track - Capital District tag:tonko.house.gov,2009:/transport//15.961 Design and construct a double track in the Capital District from Rensselaer to Schenectady.... Design and construct a double track in the Capital District from Rensselaer to Schenectady.

]]> $48,000,000 South Rensselaer Port Access Overpass - Rensselaer tag:tonko.house.gov,2009:/transport//15.960 Design, construct South Rensselaer Port Access overpass of Amtrak High Speed Rail line, eliminating two hazardous at-grade crossings. 

]]> $5,400,000 Empire Corridor Rensselaer Station Phase 2 - Rensselaer tag:tonko.house.gov,2009:/transport//15.959 Design & Construct Capacity and Operational Improvements at the Albany-Rensselaer Train Station.

]]> $9,600,000 Roadway Enhancements, Railroad Spur and Bridge Replacement - Troy tag:tonko.house.gov,2009:/transport//15.958 To perform improvements which include, but not be limited to, roadway/intersection enhancements, development of a freight railroad spur and bridge replacement.... To perform improvements which include, but not be limited to, roadway/intersection enhancements, development of a freight railroad spur and bridge replacement.

]]> $3,800,000 University Transportation Center - Rensselaer tag:tonko.house.gov,2009:/transport//15.957 Designation of “University of Massachusetts-Amherst and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute” as a University Transportation Center in Section 5505.

]]> $8,000,000 I-90 Tech Park Connector - Rensselaer tag:tonko.house.gov,2009:/transport//15.956 I-90 Exit 8 Tech Park Connector – to design, engineer, conduct environmental review and acquire right-of-way between Exit 8 of Interstate 90 and the Rensselaer Technology Park, Global View Drive.

]]> $1,500,000 Washington Avenue Reconstruction - Rensselaer tag:tonko.house.gov,2009:/transport//15.955 Project would reconstruct the Washington Avenue from Interstate 90 east to the Rensselaer City line. This funding is needed to complete funding for a larger project that includes replacement of failing sewer and water lines on this section of road.... Project would reconstruct the Washington Avenue from Interstate 90 east to the Rensselaer City line. This funding is needed to complete funding for a larger project that includes replacement of failing sewer and water lines on this section of road.

]]> $5,300,000 Route 4 Traffic Improvement Project - North Greenbush tag:tonko.house.gov,2009:/transport//15.954 Preliminary engineering design, right-of-way acquisition and construction, reconstruction, realignment and widening of a portion of NYS Route 4, NYS Route 43, Agway Drive, Best Road, Bloomingrove Drive South.... Preliminary engineering design, right-of-way acquisition and construction, reconstruction, realignment and widening of a portion of NYS Route 4, NYS Route 43, Agway Drive, Best Road, Bloomingrove Drive South.

]]> $3,500,000 Sidewalk and Highway Drainage Improvements - Palatine Bridge tag:tonko.house.gov,2009:/transport//15.953 Construction of Sidewalks and HIghway Drainage Infrastructure within the Village of Palatine Bridge to eliminate unsafe highway drainage conditiosn as well as provide a means of pedestrian egress through the Village to local businesses without walking on the highway shoulder... Construction of Sidewalks and HIghway Drainage Infrastructure within the Village of Palatine Bridge to eliminate unsafe highway drainage conditiosn as well as provide a means of pedestrian egress through the Village to local businesses without walking on the highway shoulder or withing the highway travel way.

]]> $418,486 Amsterdam Multi-Modal Transportation Station tag:tonko.house.gov,2009:/transport//15.952 The City of Amsterdam will build a strategic, multi-modal transportation station located at the center of its downtown on the Mohawk River. This regional transportation asset will contribute to the City of Amsterdam and Montgomery County economy and serve as... The City of Amsterdam will build a strategic, multi-modal transportation station located at the center of its downtown on the Mohawk River. This regional transportation asset will contribute to the City of Amsterdam and Montgomery County economy and serve as a gateway to regional locations.

]]> $9,680,000 Bridge Street Rehabilitation and Upgrade -- City of Amsterdam tag:tonko.house.gov,2009:/transport//15.951 The City of Amsterdam requests funding for the completion of the rehabilitation of Bridge Street from the Mohawk River to Florida Avenue, to include the new roadbed, new storm drainage, pavement, sidewalks, historic streetlights, burial of utilities, and amenities.... The City of Amsterdam requests funding for the completion of the rehabilitation of Bridge Street from the Mohawk River to Florida Avenue, to include the new roadbed, new storm drainage, pavement, sidewalks, historic streetlights, burial of utilities, and amenities.

]]> $960,000 Fonda Bypass Arterial Highway tag:tonko.house.gov,2009:/transport//15.950 The funding would be for the project scoping, evaluation of alternate routes, preparing preliminary plans and design reports and cost estimates for the Fonda Bypass Arterial Highway in the Counties of Montgomery and Fulton, New York.... The funding would be for the project scoping, evaluation of alternate routes, preparing preliminary plans and design reports and cost estimates for the Fonda Bypass Arterial Highway in the Counties of Montgomery and Fulton, New York.

]]> $1,920,000 CDTA Bus Fleet Upgrade tag:tonko.house.gov,2009:/transport//15.949 Replace CDTA Transit buses – Albany, New York. This $35,000,000 request will fund up to fifteen replacement buses each year for five years using hybrid technology.

]]> $35,000,000 NY5 Bus Rapid Transit Project tag:tonko.house.gov,2009:/transport//15.948 This $15,000,000 request will complete the NY5 Bus Rapid Transit project, including stations, roadwork, and pilot high-capacity vehicles.  Key service characteristics of the NY5 BRT on this 17-mile corridor include limited stop operation at 20 (twenty) stations, special branding, priority for transit at traffic signals, and short, dedicated bus lanes at two critical intersections.

]]> $15,000,000 I-890 Pavement Rehabilitation tag:tonko.house.gov,2009:/transport//15.947 Preliminary engineering and construction of pavement rehabilitation of I-890 between the NYS Thruway exit 25 to Route 337, Campbell Road, Towns of Colonie, Guilderland and Rotterdam and the City of Schenectady, Albany and Schenectady Counties.... Preliminary engineering and construction of pavement rehabilitation of I-890 between the NYS Thruway exit 25 to Route 337, Campbell Road, Towns of Colonie, Guilderland and Rotterdam and the City of Schenectady, Albany and Schenectady Counties.

]]> $7,600,000 Reconstruction of I-90 from Exit 24 to Exit 25 tag:tonko.house.gov,2009:/transport//15.946 Reconstruction of I-90, Northway (Exit 24) to Schenectady (Exit 25), including any associated interchanges, bridge and facility work.... Reconstruction of I-90, Northway (Exit 24) to Schenectady (Exit 25), including any associated interchanges, bridge and facility work.

]]> $116,000,000 Rehabilitation of I-787 From Exit 23 to South Mall Expressway tag:tonko.house.gov,2009:/transport//15.945 Preliminary engineering, right of way acquisition and reconstruction of Interstate 787 between the NYS Thruway Exit 23 to the South Mall Expressway, Route 912S and connecting sections of US Route 9W in the City of Albany, Albany County,  New York.

]]> $16,000,000 Rehabilitate or Replace Livingston Ave. Swing Bridge tag:tonko.house.gov,2009:/transport//15.944 This project is for rehabilitation or reconstruction of the Livingston Ave. swing bridge carrying railroad tracks over the Hudson River. It is used extensively by Amtrak as part of the Empire Corridor Service and enables passenger rail service to connect... This project is for rehabilitation or reconstruction of the Livingston Ave. swing bridge carrying railroad tracks over the Hudson River. It is used extensively by Amtrak as part of the Empire Corridor Service and enables passenger rail service to connect all points north and west of Albany to cross the Hudson river and travel to all locations south (NYC) and east. 

]]> $36,800,000 Mohawk-Hudson Bike Trail, City of Watervliet tag:tonko.house.gov,2009:/transport//15.943 To perform detailed engineering and construction of the multi-use path for a distance of 1.4 miles, to the Hudson-Mohawk Bike Trail.... To perform detailed engineering and construction of the multi-use path for a distance of 1.4 miles, to the Hudson-Mohawk Bike Trail.

]]> $1,600,000 Krumkill Road Improvements -- Town of New Scotland tag:tonko.house.gov,2009:/transport//15.942 Planning, design and construction of roadway embankment, roadway re-alignment of 2.5 miles of town highway and bridge carrying Krumkill Road over the Normanskill, in the town of New Scotland.... Planning, design and construction of roadway embankment, roadway re-alignment of 2.5 miles of town highway and bridge carrying Krumkill Road over the Normanskill, in the town of New Scotland.

]]> $9,840,000 Bridge Deck Replacement -- Town of New Scotland tag:tonko.house.gov,2009:/transport//15.941 Planning, design and construction of replacement decks for the Old Plank Road bridge over Onesquethaw Creek; the Onesquethaw Creek Road Bridge over Onesquethaw Creek; and the Rowe Road Bridge. 

]]> $321,000 Albany Avenue Reconstruction -- Village of Green Island tag:tonko.house.gov,2009:/transport//15.940 The proposed Albany Avenue reconstruction project consists of reconstruction of highway and utilities in the vicinity of Albany Avenue.... The proposed Albany Avenue reconstruction project consists of reconstruction of highway and utilities in the vicinity of Albany Avenue.

]]> $1,000,000 Conceptual Access Modification Proposal -- Town of Bethlehem tag:tonko.house.gov,2009:/transport//15.939 Development of a Conceptual Access Modification Proposal (CAMP) study to determine the need and justification for a new interchange on the New York State Thruway Authority (NYSTA) to improve access and imtermodal connectivity between the Selkirk railroad terminal and the... Development of a Conceptual Access Modification Proposal (CAMP) study to determine the need and justification for a new interchange on the New York State Thruway Authority (NYSTA) to improve access and imtermodal connectivity between the Selkirk railroad terminal and the NYS Thruway.

]]> $2,550,000 Kaehler Lane Bridge Replacement, Town of Berne tag:tonko.house.gov,2009:/transport//15.938 This project will complete the replacement of Kaehler Lane Bridge which goes over the Fox Creek.  This bridge was red flagged by Region 1 DOT during a routine bridge inspection and was found to be structurally unsound. 

]]> $234,000 Village of Altamont -- Reconstruction of Route 156 tag:tonko.house.gov,2009:/transport//15.937 Project will include engineering, design, reconstruction of pavement and drainage systems, traffic calming, water improvements on NY RT 156 in Altamont. Project will begin 200’ from NY Route 156 intersection with NY RT 146 and extend to Altamont. 

]]> $2,800,000 Patroon Creek Bike Path tag:tonko.house.gov,2009:/transport//15.936 Project would start at Fuller Road at Rensselaer Lake, follow the Patroon Creek, and end at the Mohawk Hudson Bike Path in Albany. Project would construct a 4-meter wide paved path and drainage and installing guide rail, fencing, and signs.... Project would start at Fuller Road at Rensselaer Lake, follow the Patroon Creek, and end at the Mohawk Hudson Bike Path in Albany. Project would construct a 4-meter wide paved path and drainage and installing guide rail, fencing, and signs.

]]> $6,310,000 Albany County Rail Project tag:tonko.house.gov,2009:/transport//15.935 Project would construct a bikeway from Voorheesville through to Albany.  Project includes paving a 10 foot path, improving drainage, installing guide rail, rehabilitating bridges, signs, and constructing parking lots and access ways.

]]> $4,000,000 Fuller Road & Washington Ave. Intersection Project tag:tonko.house.gov,2009:/transport//15.934 Reconstruct existing intersection by constructing a modern 2-lane roundabout on the existing right-of-way.  Install curbs, concrete sidewalks, closed drainage systems, and street lighting.

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