US Route 11 Potsdam Walkability, Bike-ability, & Transportation Study
Study Scope
Conduct a complete streets inventory and analysis of the study area and develop a concept plan for active transportation and traffic improvements along the corridor, with particular focus on specific locations in the corridor (such as: the entrances at Clarkson University, the south side of US 11 along Clarkson’s Property, the approaches to and crossing on the railroad bridge, intersection at Aldi/Walmart/TSC, paths to and from the Walmart area into the village). This is a multi-phased effort, this proposal only representing those parts of the study indicated in the tasks and activities below.
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Clarkson CEM Consulting Group Proposal
A copy of the technical proposal that was approved by the Town and Village of Potsdam as well as the Health Initiative. Included is the draft schedule of the curent part of the study.
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Study Kick-off Presentation
Kick-off Presentation for the ongoing study.
Caeden Bailey & Elijah Doubleday
Current Study Information
Finalized Option Information
This brings together the previous work on the project, adding in feedback provided as part of the final public survey. The Finalized Option ArcGIS Story for the proposed potential improvements along US Route 11 within the study area can be found at this link: https://cu.maps.arcgis.com/home/item.html?id=ab6dda1ba80e4f2a927bd8a27926bf47.
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Final Project Report
12 December 2023
Erik Backus, Caeden Bailey, & Rebecca Kaminski
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Project Final Presentation to the Village and Town of Potsdam on 4 and 12 December 2023
Erik Backus, Caeden Bailey, & Rebecca Kaminski
Historical Project Information
This area provides information from previous efforts as part of the study as a historic record and for background information.
Proposed Improvement Options Under Consideration
The following is a link to a preliminary ArcGIS Story for the proposed potential improvements along US Route 11 within the study area: https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/2a840a1259184fd3bf647bfbe5adc81f. These were posted in various locations for public comment.
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Public Survey Report
Results of the public survey that was active from Jul 22 to Mar 23
Caeden Bailey
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Slide Show for the Peer Review of the Proposed Options by National Expert Dan Burden
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Presentation to the Town and Village of Potsdam on 13 and 20 June 2023
Caeden Bailey & Rebecca Kaminski
June 2023 Editorial - NNY360.com
Here is a recent Editorial by the Watertown Daily Times related to the Route 11 Study on 28 June 2023
"Erik C. Backus, a Clarkson University engineering professor, discussed the potential traffic problems with members of the Town Board at their Oct. 11 meeting. He persuaded the board to help fund ongoing research he’s been conducting on this issue.
Backus previously received a grant from the St. Lawrence County Health Initiative. He asked Town Board members to contribute $6,000 so he could complete the work he’s been doing on this matter.
Town Supervisor Ann M. Carvill expressed concerns about spending money to develop a proposal that could cost millions of dollars. She questioned where the money to finance the recommended improvements would come from.
Backus told her that government grants are available for this kind of work. He said a federal transportation grant could fund up to 80% of designated projects. Board members unanimously approved allocating the requested $6,000, and they made a wise choice."
Early Phase Survey and Public Meeting Information
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Early Phase Public Meetings Flyer
Flyer for the earlier public meetings, prior to the design charette
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Public Survey Report
Results of the public survey that was active from Jul 22 to Mar 23
Caeden Bailey