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

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded the New York State Department of Transportation $3.01 million under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) on August 18, 2025, for pedestrian accessibility and safe routes to school enhancements along Columbia Street in Cohoes, New York. The project encompasses pavement reconstruction, sidewalk improvements, and bicycle facility installation along Columbia Street (Route 470) between Mohawk Street and Baker Avenue, with an ultimate completion date of August 31, 2035.

This formula grant-funded initiative addresses multimodal transportation infrastructure improvements through pedestrian and bicycle facility development, which represents an eligible activity category under the Highway Planning and Construction program. The project aligns with the program's statutory mandate to support comprehensive transportation infrastructure improvements, including safety enhancements and active transportation network development in accordance with the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act framework. As the state transportation authority, NYS DOT administers the project within its regional transportation planning processes and is responsible for design, environmental compliance, and construction oversight through the project completion period.

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