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Accomplishments
The Elmira-Chemung Transportation Council strives to link the planning process to the implementation of projects. All of the major projects included in the ECTC Long Range Plan have either been built, are under construction or are being designed. Examples of completed studies and projects are below.
Chemung Street Project
In response to concerns raised by the Village of Horseheads regarding access issues, the ECTC conducted a study that resulted in a project that improved safety, mobility, pedestrian access and drainage in the area around Grand Central Plaza.
Elmira Arterial – Southern Extension
The members of the ECTC were long-term proponents of completing the Elmira Arterial. Staff participated in a study that documented the need for the 4-lane highway. The completed road connects the City of Elmira's primary north-south highway to State Route 14 and 328 in the Town of Southport.
Daniel Zenker Drive Extension
An Airport Access Study completed by the ECTC identified Daniel Zenker Drive Extension an one of the options to improve airport access provides better access to the Elmira Corning Regional Airport. The construction of the road led to the development of Airport Corporate Park.
Hanover Square
The Hanover Square project was initiated to improve vehicular, pedestrian and bicycle safety. An extensive evaluation process was conducted by the ECTC to develop an improvement scenario that met traffic needs and was acceptable to the general public, the local political leadership and the business community. In addition to safety improvements, the completed project improves the business climate in the area by enhancing the image of the Square.
Woodlawn Avenue Project
Woodlawn Avenue is a key link in the City road network and the section between Clemens Parkway and College Avenue was recently designated as State Route 14. The project improved road alignment and clearance under the rail road bridge and added a turn lane at College Avenue.
I-86 Designation
The ECTC is a member of the I-86 Coalition has been very active in the process to convert State Route 17 to Interstate 86. see I-86 section. The ECTC helped to fund and manage the study that documented the significant economic benefits of Interstate designation.
Projects that have been completed that are needed for the conversion includes:
Lowman Crossover
The new interchange improves safety and mobility in an area that was a high crash location.
Exit 56
The new interchange provides full access from Route 17/I-86 to both Church and Water Streets.
Chemung County Transportation Center
Almost half of all Chemung Transit riders use the downtown Transportation Centers as a destination or a transfer point. The ECTC conducted location and design studies and secured funding for the facility. The Center provides a safe and convenient facility for users of both local and inter-city buses. The unique design of the Transportation Center significantly improved the aesthetics of a strategic gateway location for the City of Elmira.
Chemung County Transit
Transit Vehicles
Funding was identified to purchase wheelchairs accessible buses, electronic fare boxes, bus shelter and signs.
Chemung County Transit System (CCTS) Evaluation
An evaluation of the overall operation of the CCTS including current and future transit needs in and around Chemung County was conducted in 2002. The study provides recommendations regarding routing and scheduling, vehicles needs, monitoring requirements, marketing, service standards and operating and capital financing. A copy of the study is available for review at the ECTC office.
Rails to Trails Study
The study which was completed in 1995 provided the Master Plan for the development of multi-use trails in the County. Preliminary plans for the Big Flats Trail, which is now opened, were developed as part of the study.
Catharine Valley Trail
The ECTC secured an Appalachian Regional Commission grant to develop a Trail Master Plan and a Tourism Development Plan for the Catharine Valley Trail. The 12-mile trail will connect Watkins Glen and Horseheads. Part of the trail has been completed see Catharine Valley Trail Section.
Park & Ride Lots
The ECTC conducted an evaluation of the need for Park and Ride Lots in the region. Lots were established in Sullivanville, Alpine Junction, Candor and Lowman.
City of Elmira Signal Study
The ECTC in conjunction with the City of Elmira and NYSDOT conducted a study to evaluate the existing signal system. The completed study included a phased listing of needed improvements and recommended methods for coordination of signals. Phase 1 of the Signal Upgrade project is underway.
Elmira Network Evaluation Study
The current and future multi-modal transportation needs for the City of Elmira were evaluated. Recommendations were developed to assure good mobility in the area. A wide variety of Geographic Information System maps were developed that will be utilized by the City to monitor and maintain the transportation network.