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Herkimer Oneida County Transportation Council unveils new initiatives

UTICA, N.Y. — The Herkimer Oneida County Transportation Council (HOCTC) is launching a new website, interactive mapping tool, and survey regarding the local transportation network, Oneida County Executive Anthony J. Picente, Jr. announced.

The council will also host an open house and public meeting to discuss the vision, future, and safety concerns of the transportation network from 3-7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 22 in room 225 of Wilcox Hall at Mohawk Valley Community College in Utica.

It is imperative to engage the public as we outline the regions transportation goals and strategies for the future while aiming to enhance pedestrian and cyclist safety, improve street design, and create more accessible and inclusive transportation options,Picente said in a news release.

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The new website (link: www.tinyurl.com/hotcentral) highlights the councils human services and long-range transportation plans, along with the safety action plan hub.

Its Safe Street Reporter interactive mapping tool is available at www.tinyurl.com/safestreetreporter. The tool allows for the logging of concerns and transportation needs.

A transportationneeds survey to collect input regarding the regional network is available at www.surveymonkey.com/r/HOCTCTransportation2024.

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At the May 22 meeting, the HOCTC will feature identical presentations at 3:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. to introduce the councils long-range transportation plan and the Safe Streets for All plans.

The remainder of the event will be an open-house style public-engagement meeting featuring poster displays and infographics, interactive stations to log safety issues on a map, and an opportunity to help determine where funds should be spent. There will also be a survey and the opportunity to engage with transportation professionals.

The intention of these types of meetings is to inform but also engage the public on what they believe the transportation and street safety concerns are in both Herkimer and Oneida counties, Oneida County Planning Commissioner James Genovese said. Participants will be engaged with surveys, online mapping tools, interactive exercises, and discussion.

Traci DeLore

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