Town of Queensbury Bicycling and Pedestrian Connections Improvement Plan

The Town of Queensbury has requested assistance from the Adirondack / Glens Falls Transportation Council (A/GFTC) to prepare conceptual designs for transportation infrastructure improvements that support enhanced non-motorized travel options between bicycling and pedestrian destinations within the Town, including: Gurney Lane Recreation Area/Rush Pond Way trail systems Warren County Municipal Center Warren County Bikeway SUNY Adirondack Route 9 commercial corridor / Great Escape area and outlets The conceptual connections would serve bicycling and pedestrian destinations that are growing in popularity and usage but are currently isolated from one another by existing transportation infrastructure.  Specific emphasis areas of this study are to include: Improvements to Gurney Lane Road between West Mountain Road and US Route 9 New connection between the Warren County Municipal Center and the Warren County Bikeway Improved connections between SUNY Adirondack, Fowler Square, and the US Route 9 commercial corridor The requested scope of work, while not formally set and open to suggestion via consultant responses, is anticipated to include: Development of a Public Outreach Plan, including an array of potential outreach formats to ensure the participation of the community, students, workers and relevant stakeholders as well as gain feedback on proposed improvements and/or recommendations Evaluation of existing conditions data including traffic volumes, crash history, existing non-motorized vehicular accommodations, and planned improvements Development of recommendations and a suggested prioritization of potential improvements Development of strategies and/or concept profile plans with associated cost estimates Finalizing an implementation plan that incorporates the supporting analysis, recommendations and proposed profiles; the implementation plan is intended for use by the municipalities in furthering future funding opportunities Subconsulting arrangements are permitted. Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Set Aside: No Total MWBE Participation Goals: 10% Disadvantaged Owned Sub-Contracting Goal: 10% Due date:07/01/2024 3:00 PM Contract term: one year contract County(ies): Warren Location: Queensbury, NY Business entities awarded an identical or substantially similar procurement contract within the past five years: None