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Show Terms to know BRT Bus Rapid Transit A transit option combining some of the service quality of rail with the cost savings of bus transit. CDRPC Capital District Regional Planning Commission A regional planning and resource center serving the four counties that promotes intergovernmental cooperation and collaboration by providing objective analysis of data, trends, opportunities and challenges relevant to the region's economic development and planning communities CDTA Capital District Transportation Authority The public transit authority for the four-county Capital District that operates fixed route bus service, STAR paratransit, the upcoming BRT service and the region's train stations. ITS Intelligent Transportation Systems The use of advanced information and communications technologies to enhance transportation safety and mobility. MPO Metropolitan Planning Organization The forum for state and local officials to discuss and reach consensus on transportation plans and specific programs or transportation projects for the region. Makes sure that projects using federal funds are the products of a continuing, comprehensive and cooperative planning process. NYSDOT New York State Department of Transportation The agency responsible for coordinating and developing comprehensive transportation policy in New York State and for assisting in the development and operation of transportation facilities and services for highways, railroads, mass transit systems, ports, waterways and aviation facilities. RTP Regional Transportation Plan A comprehensive long range (20 year) plan for the metropolitan transportation system produced by CDTC. The RTP includes goals, objectives and policies as well as recommendations for specific transportation improvements. SAFETEA-LU Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users Federal legislation authorizing $286.4 billion in guaranteed funding for federal surface transportation programs for the six year period from 2004 to 2009. TOD Transit Oriented Development A type of land use development that encourages transit use by being pedestrian "friendly" and having mixed-land uses such as residential, retail and office within walking distance of each other and frequent transit services. 26 CDTC Policy Board CHAIRMAN STAFF DIRECTOR John T. McDonald III John P. Poorman Albany County City of Mechanicville Town of Bethlehem Capital District Michael G. Breslin Mayor Anthony J. Sylvester John Cunningham Transportation Authority Charles E. Houghtaling Ray Melleady Rensselaer County City of Rensselaer Town of Colonie New York State Kathleen Jimino Mayor Daniel J. Dwye Paula A. Mahan Dept of Transportation Neil J. Kelleher Astrid C. Glynn Saratoga County City of Saratoga Springs Town of North Greenbush New York State George Hargrave Mayor Scott T. Johnson Mark Evers Thruway Authority Tom Werner Bill Rinaldi Schenectady County City of Schenectady Albany County Susan E. Savage Mayor Brian U. Stratton Airport Authority John O'Donnell City of Albany City of Troy Albany Port District Mayor Gerald D. Jennings Mayor Harry J. Tutunjian Commission Terrence P. Hurley City of Cohoes City ofWatervliet Capital District Regional Mayor John T. McDonald,III Mayor Michael P. Manning Planning Commission Mike Stammel Non-Voting Members Brian O. Rowback NYSDOT Region 1 Brigid Hynes-Cherin FTA Jeffrey W. Kolb FHWA 25 This brochure is printed on recycled paper Photos courtesy of CDTC, CDTA, Creighton Manning Engineering, MikeWyatt/NYSDOT and John Thomas/Alta Planning (pg 12, Canal Fest photo) |
