The City of Albany Common Council finds that the mobility of
freight and passengers and the safety, convenience, and comfort of
motorists, cyclists, pedestrians, including people requiring mobility
aids, transit riders, and neighborhood residents of all ages and abilities
should all be considered when planning and designing Albany's streets.
Integrating sidewalks, bike facilities, transit amenities, and safe
crossings into the initial design of street projects avoids the expense
of retrofits later. Streets are a critical component of public space
and play a major role in establishing the image and identity of a
city. By encouraging good planning, more citizens will achieve the
health benefits associated with active forms of transportation while
traffic congestion and auto-related air pollution will be reduced.
The goal of this article is to improve the access and mobility for
all users of streets in the community by improving safety through
reducing conflict and encouraging nonmotorized transportation and
transit.