Syracuse Metropolitan Transportation Council

On January 20, the SMTC Policy Committee adopted the 2021-2022 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP). The UPWP lists all the planning work that the SMTC staff will undertake for the upcoming program year, which starts on April 1. Browse the document for more details. https://2z5ifp15gecb2z5r2a2w9r8x-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com//

Pedestrians can be difficult to see on grey winter days or in the snow. Be cautious when driving and make sure to stop before crosswalks so people can safely cross the road.

All portions of the 750-mile Empire State Trail are now fully open to the public! It provides a healthy recreational opportunity perfect for those seeking safe, socially-distanced activities during the COVID-19 pandemic. https://on.ny.gov/2XbUtdF

In the news...

The latest edition of DIRECTIONS - the SMTC newsletter - is available on our website! https://smtcmpo.org/all-publications/newsletter/ Our Fall 2020 edition highlights the studies that our staff recently completed, in addition to our 2020 Update to the Long Range Transportation Plan. Recent studies include: - Complete Streets Review: South Geddes & West Fayette Streets... - RTC / Market Area Mobility Study - US 11 Corridor Study (Town of Cicero) - City of Syracuse Sidewalk Maintenance Prioritization - Onondaga County Safety Assessment - 2020 Bike Suitability Map of Greater Syracuse - Bridge and Pavement Report Check out the newsletter for a brief summary of these studies, or visit the Publications page of our website to download the full reports. https://smtcmpo.org/all-publications/

Our 2050 Long Range Transportation Plan Update will be completed by the end of September. A draft is available on our website for public review, and comments can be submitted through September 2. https://smtcmpo.org/about-us/planning-process/lrtp/ Also check out our YouTube channel for a presentation highlighting key aspects of the LRTP Update! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5GDPVFLxQEY&t=21s

Public comments on our draft Long Range Transportation Plan Update are being accepted through September 2. This presentation summarizes the update process. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5GDPVFLxQEY You can also download the draft document on our website https://smtcmpo.org/about-us/planning-process/lrtp/ To submit comments, use the form on the website, or email to [email protected]

The SMTC is currently completing the required 5-year update to our 2050 Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP). The draft update is now available for review on our website. Public comments on the draft LRTP will be accepted through September 2 via the comment form on our website, email to [email protected], or by mail to SMTC, 126 N. Salina St., Suite 100, Syracuse, NY 13202. We also have a video available from our website that highlights key aspects of the LRTP Update. ... https://smtcmpo.org/about-us/planning-process/lrtp/

An updated section of the Erie Canalway Trail is open in Downtown Syracuse! https://cnycentral.com/news/local/outdoors-in-cny Get outside and enjoy the trail with the Canalway Challenge: https://eriecanalway.org/explore/challenge

The Creekwalk extension is almost done! Check out the latest update from the City.

Have you had a chance to check out our Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) financial simulation tool? You can provide feedback on future funding priorities as we update our LRTP. Please respond by June 19! https://smtc.abalancingact.com/2050lrtp See our website for more information on the LRTP: https://smtcmpo.org/about-us/planning-process/lrtp/

Even though bike month is officially over, it's always good to learn the right way to signal as a bicyclist #NYSAMPOBikes #safecycling. Happy bicycling!

New to bicycling? Learn the rules of the road. #BikeMonth #NYSAMPOBikes #safecycling

We are currently updating our 2050 Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP)! Learn more about the 2050 LRTP and the update process by reading our 2050 LRTP Update Newsletter. Access the full newsletter here: https://smtcmpo.org//uplo/2020/05/2020-LRTP-Newsletter.pdf

Riding your bicycle? Driving your car? Remember to share the road! #BikeMonth #NYSAMPOBikes #safecycling

The SMTC's draft report for the US 11 Corridor Study in the Town of Cicero is available for public review. You can download the draft report from the News page of our website at https://smtcmpo.org/news/ Comments on the draft report may be submitted through May 29, 2020, by emailing [email protected].