Summary
The county accepted $1.46 million in state money to install guide rails at road locations with high off-the-road crash rates, paying only 5% of the cost. A separate contract hires Fisher Associates to design the installations.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 27, 2026.
Impact analysis
County share is about 5% of a $1.54 million project — roughly $77,000.
Drivers on county roads with high run-off-road crash rates.
Drivers might deal with some serious traffic headaches and detours while the construction is actually happening.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Public Works Committee — October 27, 2026
The county is partnering with the NYSDOT on the design phase of a roadway safety project focused on installing new guiderails.
Public Information Meeting: Proposed Rehabilitation of New Karner Road (CR 157 & NY 155)
Public Information Meeting: Proposed Rehabilitation of New Karner Road (CR 157 & NY 155) Albany County (.gov)
Health Committee — August 27, 2026
A $40,000 state grant will fund pedestrian safety education focused on older adults, Albany Housing Authority residents, and e-bike and e-scooter risks, with Central Avenue a top target based on crash data.
Public Works Committee — August 25, 2026
The county accepted $1.46 million in state money to install guide rails at road locations with high off-the-road crash rates, paying only 5% of the cost. A separate contract hires Fisher Associates to design the installations.
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