Monthly Archives: April 2015

A place for the Livingston Avenue Bridge Walkway in the Hudson River Comprehensive Restoration Plan

The Corning Preserve Trail Partners Restoring the Hudson is a public/private partnership comprised of many not-for-profit organizations and academic institutions that are working together, in consultation with state and federal agencies, to create a Hudson River Comprehensive Restoration Plan (the Plan) for the Hudson River Estuary, from the Tappan Zee Bridge to the Federal Dam at Troy. To support the…

Albany’s Past and Present Bicycle Tour this Saturday, 9-1, Albany Area Heritage Visitors Center

Join advocates on Saturday May 2, 2015 for a bike tour of the proposed South End Bikeway Link (SEBL) to connect Albany’s Corning Preserve Waterfront to the new Albany County Helderberg Hudson Rail Trail. The tour will  kick off at 9:30 am from the Albany Area Heritage Visitors Center. The eight-mile ride through Albany will highlight a proposed SEBL route and some very interesting and historic sites with commentary at selected locations including…

Celebrate Earth Day by supporting the Livingston Avenue Bridge Walkway cause

Happy Earth Day, everyone! To celebrate, here are a few of my favorite photos of the Livingston Avenue Bridge! What better way to take part in the Earth Day celebrations, even if you’re doing so from your desk or couch, than supporting our cause by  checking off the 7 simple “Take Action” steps we’ve created to promote the restoration of the…

Albany Proclaims May 2015 as Bike Month!

The City of Albany Common Council unanimously passed a resolution last night, proclaiming May 2015 as Bike Month in the City of Albany. Among the great “whereas” items in the resolution is a shot out to the Livingston Avenue Bridge Walkway! “WHEREAS, in 2011, the Albany Common Council, recognizing the Livingston A venue Bridge’s potential to connect a growing network of statewide…

Celebrate Bike To Work Day by taking part in a Local Bike to Work Challenge!

Bike to Work Day 2015 is Friday, May 15th! The Capital District Transportation Committee (CDTC) and Bikeatoga will once again sponsor the Capital Region Bike to Work Challenge for Albany, Rensselaer, Saratoga, and Schenectady Counties. Trophies will be awarded in each county for the following categories. Winners will “own” the trophies until Bike to Work Day 2016 Organization with the…

April 13: Streetfilms Mini-Festival to feature sustainable transportation and environmental groups

Local bicycling, transportation and environmental groups are gearing up for the April 13 Streetfilms Mini-Festival at Albany’s Madison Theater. Groups will be setting up information tables for the audience to peruse and learn about upcoming sustainability, bicycling and transportation initiatives prior to the film festival. The Livingston Avenue Bridge Coalition will be there, so too will be partner organizations, including…