TAP - columbia ST, pedestrian access and safe routes to school enhancements, cohoes

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded a formula grant totaling $135,263 to the New York State Department of Transportation on August 18, 2025, under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205). The project, titled "TAP - Columbia St, Pedestrian Access and Safe Routes to School Enhancements, Cohoes," encompasses pedestrian accessibility improvements and bicycle facility installation along Columbia Street (Route 470) in Cohoes, Albany County, from Mohawk Street to Baker Avenue. Deliverables include pavement reconstruction, sidewalk improvements, and bicycle facility infrastructure designed to enhance safe routes to school and pedestrian access in the community.

The project is scheduled for completion by August 31, 2035, with work to be performed in New York. As a formula grant under CFDA 20.205, funding supports eligible highway and transportation infrastructure improvements, including pedestrian and bicycle facilities, which are among the program's core eligible activities authorized under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The New York State Department of Transportation will serve as the administering agency responsible for project execution and oversight in accordance with federal stewardship and oversight requirements.

Project description

City of cohoes columbia street pedestrian accessibility pavement reconstruction, sidewalk improvements, and installation of bicycle facilities along columbia ST (RT 470) from mohawk ST to baker AVE, city of cohoes, albany county. A614