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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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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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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Thruway Authority and Canal Corporation to hold auction

Submitted by Emma Levine, WNYT Web Producer

Wednesday, June 6th, 2012, 11:03am

Thruway Authority and Canal Corporation to hold auction

A public equipment auction will be held on Wednesday, June 13 at the Thruway Authority’s Albany Division Facility in Selkirk. The auction will be held by the New York State Thruway Authority and Canal Corporation.

The auction will open at 9 a.m. and will include dozens of passenger cars, pickups and other larger trucks, construction equipment and miscellaneous parts and supplies for public sale. Bidders will also find outboard boat motors, electronic equipment, arrow-board signs and vehicle light bars.

People who attend the auction will also be able to find unusual and unique items including a 1993 International 3700 Blue Bus and a 1991 Ford Model 555C Backhoe & Loader.

More information on the auction can be found at the Thruway Authority’s website.

The auction will take place at Exit 22, Route 144 (River Road).

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Motorists reminded to slow down in work zones

Submitted by Emma Levine, WNYT Web Producer

Friday, May 18th, 2012, 10:42am

Motorists reminded to slow down in work zones

The New York State Thruway Authority and New York State Police Troop T are reminding motorists to slow down in work zones.

According to a statement by the Thruway Authority, during April, State Police Troop T wrote 545 tickets within the Exit 23 to 24 Thruway Expansion Project and 373 of the tickets were for speeding.

“Drivers are reminded to slow down, drive safely, and focus on the road while traveling through the Exit 23 to 24 Project,” said Thruway Authority Executive Director Tom Madison in a statement. “They should be mindful of the construction restrictions, the 55 mph speed limit, and the brave dedicated workers present throughout this seven mile work zone.”

Troop T will continue conducting several work zone speed enforcement campaigns throughout the summer. Motorists are reminded that fines are doubled for speeding in work zones.

When driving through work zones, the Thruway recommends following these safety tips:

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