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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Albany County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Heritage Lane Sidewalk Construction
A proposed project with Peter Luizzi and Brothers Construction will add concrete sidewalks along Heritage Lane in the Town of Colonie to improve pedestrian safety.
Federal truck weight limits and bridge safety
A legislator raised concerns about federal proposals to raise truck weight limits, noting many county bridges couldn't handle heavier loads. The commissioner guessed roughly half the county's bridges couldn't sustain superloads like wind turbines.
Complete Streets project support
The plan calls for safer streets near schools — signage, speed management and crossing guards — and better crossings within 500 feet of CDTA bus stops, including trouble spots like Outer Central Avenue.
Snow-and-ice cost overrun reimbursement
Clearing state roads last winter cost the county $311,000 more than the state estimated. This amendment makes the state reimburse the county for the difference.
STAR Paratransit Wait Times and Senior Transit Access
Legislators asked about STAR wait times, Access Transit for seniors, and whether there are waiting lists. CDTA says there's no wait list, ridership is growing faster than fixed-route service, and it's improving scheduling software and using freed-up buses to add STAR trips.