Capital Region Transportation Council - formerly CDTC

Capital Region Transportation Council - formerly CDTC The Transportation Council is the designated Metropolitan Planning Organization of the Capital Region Every metro area in the U.S.

CDTC is the designated MPO for the Albany-Schenectady-Troy & Saratoga Springs metropolitan area. with a population of over 50,000 must have a designated MPO to qualify for any federal transportation funding. CDTC provides a forum for state & local officials to discuss transportation issues & reach a consensus on transportation plans and specific programs of transportation projects. CDTC has its or

igins in the old Capital District Transportation Study (CDTS), set up in 1965 through agreements between New York State and the four Capital District counties (Albany, Rensselaer, Saratoga, & Schenectady) and the 78 municipalities in those counties. The CDTC is composed of elected & appointed officials from each of the 4 counties; from each of the 8 cities in the 4 counties; from the Town of Colonie; the NYS Department of Transportation; CDTA; the Capital District Regional Planning Commission; the NYS Thruway Authority; the Albany Port District Commission; the Albany International Airport; & at-large members representing the area's towns and villages. The FHWA & FTA serve as advisory members. The CDTC sets its own agenda for planning activities, & with a small professional staff funded primarily with FHWA, FTA & county funds devoted to this purpose, & with the assistance of other member agencies, it investigates issues critical to the future of the Capital Region. CDTC's planning efforts are intended to be action-oriented, answering questions such as: "How will the expectations & role of the transportation system be different in the year 2040 from what they are today? What type of future development pattern should be encouraged through strategic transportation investments? How can the transportation system be managed or improved to enhance the quality of life, protect the environment and sustain economic vitality in the region? What are the financial requirements to provide the desired system and how can they be secured?"

The Airport Area Trail Connector Study has launched! The project team seeks community input through an interactive map a...
05/20/2026

The Airport Area Trail Connector Study has launched! The project team seeks community input through an interactive map and public survey. Learn more at https://arcg.is/1vGX0f1

Today's Port of Albany-Rensselaer Maritime Summit brought renewed attention to current and emerging issues facing Ports ...
05/19/2026

Today's Port of Albany-Rensselaer Maritime Summit brought renewed attention to current and emerging issues facing Ports of all sizes in the U.S. Our team was honored to attend!

Note the new time for tonight's meeting!
05/12/2026

Note the new time for tonight's meeting!

Join the Transportation Council and Albany County on May 12th to share your thoughts about pedestrian infrastructure on ...
05/05/2026

Join the Transportation Council and Albany County on May 12th to share your thoughts about pedestrian infrastructure on Russell Road. The public workshop will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Eagle Point Elementary School.

Interested in transportation planning in New York's Capital Region? Join our growing team! Learn more about our employme...
04/27/2026

Interested in transportation planning in New York's Capital Region? Join our growing team! Learn more about our employment opportunities at www.capitalmpo.org/jobs.

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Carm Basile. Carm was an enthusiastic supporter of regional transportation plan...
04/24/2026

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Carm Basile. Carm was an enthusiastic supporter of regional transportation planning and successfully led CDTA to implement 40 miles of BRT and other transformative initiatives in the Capital Region. Our condolences go out to his family and all who knew him.

📣We're seeking input on our updated Public Participation Plan and Air Quality Conformity Determination. Attend our April...
04/10/2026

📣We're seeking input on our updated Public Participation Plan and Air Quality Conformity Determination. Attend our April 15 virtual workshop or April 16 Open House to learn more and provide comments. Visit www.capitalmpo.org for all the details.

Our Draft Public Participation Plan has been released for public review! Comments are due on May 20, 2026. Review the pl...
04/07/2026

Our Draft Public Participation Plan has been released for public review! Comments are due on May 20, 2026. Review the plan and provide comments at www.capitalmpo.org/ppp2026.

Our Draft Air Quality Conformity Determination has been released for public review. Comments are due by May 20, 2026. Le...
04/06/2026

Our Draft Air Quality Conformity Determination has been released for public review. Comments are due by May 20, 2026. Learn more at www.capitalmpo.org/aqc.

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