Learn about Walkable Albany’s Projects

Pedestrian Safety

We supported lowering Albany’s speed limit to 25mph.
We led an effort to encourage NYS OGS to improve the Swan St traffic pattern.
We compiled traffic safety data to present to our members in 2023.
We commented on the St. Peter’s Hospital Area Traffic Study in 2019.

Lark Street Revitalization

We have been an active participant and have successfully achieved a variety of traffic calming measures on this project. You can learn about the city’s project here.

Washington Park Traffic Study

We worked with neighborhood associations and the Washington Park Conservancy to push for a traffic study to improve Washington Park. You can read the draft report here.

Read Walkable Albany’s 2022 sign-on letter.

Read Walkable Albany’s August 2022 comment letter.

Read Walkable Albany’s 2025 request for priorities in Washington Park.

Read Walkable Albany’s 2026 comments on the implementation of Washington Park traffic safety measures.

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Beg Buttons

We successfully passed a resolution at the Common Council to oppose the use of beg buttons in Albany! We are working with Council members to enact legislation on this topic.

See our letter to former Mayor Sheehan here.

Housing

As a Strong Towns Local Conversation, Walkable Albany believes in gradually increasing density to provide more housing and lower costs in our city, while supporting the property tax base.

Read our 2024 letter in support of ADU legalization.