TOWN OF EAST GREENBUSH / TOWN OF NORTH GREENBUSH / CDTC
US Route 4 Corridor Study
US Route 4 Corridor Study
The primary study area is the US Route 4 Corridor, from Mannix Rd to NY 43, in the Town of East Greenbush and the Town of North Greenbush and the surrounding land uses. The secondary study area is the larger area of consideration and includes the areas where the impacts of current and future land uses will be evaluated.
Project Objectives
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Address current traffic operations deficiencies
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Identify improvements needed to accommodate future anticipated growth
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Make recommendations to improve the transportation systems along the corridor
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Examine alternative corridor profiles and develop a preferred Corridor Concept Plan for the US Route 4
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Assist the Towns to pursue goals of enhancing the US Route 4 corridor
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Improve mobility
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Reduce traffic congestion
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Promote economic development
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Improve safety
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Create a connected and integrated multi-modal transportation network
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Land Use and Zoning
Evaluating the existing land use and zoning along the corridor provides a snapshot of the general distribution, location and characteristics of land used. East Greenbush recently updated its Comprehensive Plan and is in the process of updating its Zoning Code. Working in conjunction with the zoning update, the corridor study and bordering municipalities will support the future vision of the area!