Albany County Workshop Filename: View Abany5202b.jpg      Download Location: University at Albany Synopsis: Future advocates get together during the first of our four regional workshops. Amongst the advocates are government workers, elected officials, cycling enthusiasts, pedestrian enthusiasts and police officers. Albany's Mohawk Trail Filename: View Albanytrail2.jpg      Download Location: Albany Synopsis: A family enjoys a Saturday riding the Mohawk-Hudson trail. This is a great facility for beginners to learn how to ride a bike, not to mention a great facility for families to enjoy their precious time together. Shared Roadway Filename: View AvePinesBike.jpg      Download Location: Saratoga Spa Parkway Synopsis: This lack of shoulder, and lack of maintenance of the shoulder, causes these cyclists to ride in the middle, especially since in the wintertime sand, rocks and dirt make the shoulder un-rideable. Intersection Construction Filename: View backhoe.jpg      Download Location: Saratoga Springs Synopsis: Working on the intersection requires extensive planning between utilities, sewage and road safety. Bike Lane at an Intersection Filename: View BikeInt.jpg      Download Location: Rensselaer Synopsis: This is an example of bike lane done right by AASHTO guidelines. As you can see, the lane is highly marked so that motorists know not to use this portion of the road. Bike Lane Gives Way to Suburbia Filename: View BikeLaneEnd.jpg      Download Location: Western Avenue, Albany Synopsis: The bike lane ends, giving way to commercial strip development that is catered only to motorists. Bike Route in Highway Filename: View BikeRt5.jpg      Download Location: Western Ave, Albany Synopsis: Integrating bike lanes with a major route in Albany can be done. With a little more maintenance, this route could be even more attractive to use by the cyclist. Pedestrian Signage Filename: View BrakeforPeds.jpg      Download Location: Broadway, Saratoga Springs Synopsis: The purpose of this signage is to warn motorists that pedestrians need a "brake", meaning give the right of way to those on foot. Pedestrian Advantage Filename: View Clearwalk.jpg      Download Location: Albany Synopsis: Despite the winter wonderland conditions, the sidewalk is cleaner than the road. Maintenance is Important! Filename: View Debris.jpg      Download Location: Albany Synopsis: This is why maintenance is important to bike lanes, because this is what you have without it…..a faded bike lane. Poor Drainage Filename: View Ducks.jpg      Download Location: Albany Synopsis: Poor drainage equals poor cycling conditions. Unfortunately, I don't know anyone who would rather drive under these conditions. Pedestrian Friendly Filename: View FallWalk.jpg      Download Location: Saratoga Springs Synopsis: Pedestrians enjoying the wide/segregated sidewalks that making shopping, strolling through town and people watching so much fun. The Automobile Takes Over Filename: View Interchange.jpg      Download Location: Albany Synopsis: No room and want for cyclists and pedestrians, as the highway becomes the focal point of transportation. Beautiful Main Street Filename: View MainStWalk.jpg      Download Location: Saratoga Springs Synopsis: People enjoy the highly pedestrian downtown of Saratoga Springs, where everyone has a good time shopping outside their car. Main Street Crossing Filename: View MainStXing.jpg      Download Location: Saratoga Springs Synopsis: Easy crossing for pedestrians makes everything easier and everyone happier. Mountain Bike Trail Filename: View MTBTrail.jpg      Download Location: Saratoga County Synopsis: Recreational cycling is very important to every community and every cycling enthusiast. Bike Paths Filename: View RedHookBikes.jpg      Download Location: Dutchess County Synopsis: Today, families are finding other ways, like this one, to spend time with eachother. The Red Hook Bike Route Filename: View RedHookRoute.jpg      Download Location: Dutchess County Synopsis: Bike Paths can connect point A to point B. Although this is not the solution, it is an improvement! Commercial Strip Development Filename: View SchenStrip.jpg      Download Location: Schenectady Synopsis: Cyclists are, unfortunately, excluded from this commercial strip development. Snowy School Bus Stop Filename: View SchoolBus.jpg      Download Location: Albany Synopsis: Kids entering a school bus on a snowy day. Share the Road Filename: View SharedSign.jpg      Download Location: Saratoga County Synopsis: Share the road sign's are at least one way at creating awareness. Snowy Sidewalk Filename: View SnowWalk.jpg      Download Location: Saratoga Synopsis: A snowy sidewalk is still safer and easier for pedestrians than a snowy road is for motorists. State Street Filename: View StateSt.jpg      Download Location: Albany Synopsis: Pedestrians using the crosswalk make lunch brakes much more enjoyable. Stranded Pedestrians Filename: View StrandedPed.jpg      Download Location: Suburban Albany Synopsis: A long wait and nowhere to go for this pedestrian. Pedestrian Trail Filename: View WalkillTrail.jpg      Download Location: Saratoga County Synopsis: Recreation for pedestrians is important to every community and every pedestrian enthusiast. Educating Children Filename: View WalkKids.jpg      Download Location: Saratoga Springs Synopsis: The benefits of showing and educating children on the pedestrian life-style. Winter Wonderland Filename: View WinterSt.jpg      Download Location: Albany Synopsis: White blanket streets make walking fun and driving dangerous.

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