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Schenectady to host virtual meeting on proposed changes to Eastern Avenue corridor
Summary
City engineering staff presented a study of Eastern Avenue that recommends removing outdated traffic signals, adding crosswalks and rapid flashing beacons, and a consultant option to convert the corridor to one-way with a two-way bike lane; a virtual public meeting is set for Sept. 9 to present two concepts.
Engineering staff presented a corridor study that focuses on Eastern Avenue between Knott Terrace and Elmer Avenue and asked residents to review two design concepts at a virtual meeting scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 9, from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
The study, introduced by engineering chief Chris Wallen, says the corridor has changed substantially since signals were installed to serve now-closed schools and that some traffic signals may no longer be warranted. Wallen described intersections where signals were originally installed to serve schools that have since moved or closed and said…
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