TCAT Hosting Public Outreach Events to Help Improve Local Transportation Services

TOMPKINS COUNTY, NY (WENY) — The community is invited to attend public outreach sessions to share their concerns and ideas to improve local transportation services in Tompkins County. The Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit (TCAT) is hosting three sessions to gather feedback on the bus transit network and eRide Ithaca.

State Route 14 lane reduction planned between Montour Falls and Watkins Glen

If you drive between Montour Falls and Watkins Glen next week, leave yourself some extra time. The New York State Department of Transportation says State Route 14 will be reduced to one lane between Marina Drive in Montour Falls and Fairground Lane in Watkins Glen. Flaggers will alternate traffic through...

Binghamton road closure to begin for Gateway project

State Street North in Binghamton will close for about three months beginning at 9 a.m. Aug. 19 as work starts on the first phase of the Binghamton 363 Gateway Project . The shutdown affects the section between the northbound side of the State Street Bridge and Susquehanna Street, according to a community announcement. Crews are scheduled to remove an existing concrete median barrier, install underground drainage and utility crossings and place new pavement at state Route 434/State Street. The construction is expected to affect traffic entering and leaving downtown Binghamton. Route 434 eastbound traffic heading into the city by way of the State Street Bridge will be reduced from three lanes to one. Drivers will be directed to a signed detour beginning at the existing cloverleaf off-ramp. Southbound traffic leaving downtown Binghamton will continue to have access to the State Street Bridge, though only one lane will remain open. Motorists are being advised to follow posted detour signs, allow extra travel time and use caution while moving through the work zone. The traffic pattern changes are part of the opening phase of the Binghamton 363 Gateway Project, which includes roadway and infrastructure improvements in the area. More: Major downtown Binghamton

TCAT expands fall bus service, seeks rider feedback as new semester begins

TCAT’s fall schedule takes effect Sunday, August 16, bringing more frequent buses, additional trips and expanded late-night service as thousands of Cornell University and Ithaca College students return to the area. At the same time, [...]

State Street bridge set to close for construction

Road to be reduced to one lane for week in August

MONTOUR FALLS, N.Y. (WETM) – For one week in August, the New York Department of Transportation said in a release that it will have a road in Schuyler County reduced to one lane during construction. Beginning on Monday, Aug. 17, and going until Saturday, Aug. 22, State Route 14 will be reduced to one lane […]

TCAT Enhances Routes with New On-Demand Service

ITHACA, NY (WENY) — A pilot program in Tompkins County now offers on-demand transportation. With four electric ADA-accessible vans and four electric cars, eRide Ithaca is designed to help people get around the city affordably. “It’s very similar to Uber; that’s the whole point: an on-demand service that, whenever...

I-86 Exit 64 in Owego to face construction closures

OWEGO, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – The New York State Department of Transportation announced that I-86 in Owego would face upcoming closures. The westbound on and off ramps at Exit 64 on I-86, also known as Route 17, will be closed starting at 6 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 19. The on and off ramps need replacement work […]

Park Avenue in South Corning to close for utility work

CORNING, N.Y. (WETM) – The city of Corning has announced the upcoming temporary closure of Park Avenue in South Corning, to be closed for necessary utility upgrades. The stretch of Park Avenue between the 5-way stop at Canisteo Street and Lower Delevan Avenue will be closed on Friday, August 14, from 4 a.m. to noon […]

NYSDOT Abandons Roundabout Plans for Two Homer Intersections

The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) has abandoned plans to construct two roundabouts at the intersections of Route 281 with Routes 90 and 40 in the Village of Homer. Village of Homer Mayor Pat Clune announced the decision during Tuesday’s Board of Trustees meeting, following several conversations between...

Chemung County to Start Accepting Reservations for Winter Vehicle Storage

CHEMUNG COUNTY, NY (WENY) — Chemung County will soon begin accepting reservations for winter vehicle storage starting Wednesday, September 9th, at 7 a.m. The program is handled by the Chemung County Buildings and Grounds Department. All types of campers, boats, and vehicles are accepted. Space is limited, however, and spots are given on a first come, first serve basis.

Beginnings Credit Union seeks more parking at Ithaca branch

ITHACA, NY (607NewsNow) — Parking might become less stressful at a bank in Ithaca. Beginnings Credit Union on North Meadow Street is looking to add nearly a dozen spaces. VP of Marketing & Service Excellence Katie Foley said parking at the branch is currently a pain. “We often find...

Lane restrictions on I-86 between Elmira and Horseheads for paving

Motorists who travel on Interstate 86 through Chemung County will notice some lane restrictions that were put into place Monday, Aug. 10. The New York State Department of Transportation is advising motorists that I-86 between Exit 54 (state Route 13/Ithaca/Horseheads) and Exit 56 (state Route 352/Elmira/Jerusalem Hill), in the Town of Elmira will be reduced to a single lane in both directions to accommodate a paving project. The work is expected to be complete by mid-October, DOT said. Transportation officials say motorists should anticipate travel delays during this time and are advised to seek alternate routes if necessary. Construction activities are weather dependent and subject to change based on conditions. Public safety Driver killed in Bradford County after truck leaves road, catches fire DOT also urges motorists to slow down and drive responsibly in work zones. Fines are doubled for speeding in a work zone. Convictions of two or more speeding violations in a work zone could result in the suspension of an individual’s driver license. For up-to-date travel information, call 511, visit 511NY.org or download the free 511NY mobile app. This article originally appeared on Elmira Star-Gazette: Lane restrictions on I-86 between Elmira and Horseheads for paving

Roadwork delays on Route 4016 in Bradford County

MONTOURSVILLE, Pa. (WETM) – According to a release, the bridge deck replacement project is delayed on Austinville Road (Route 4016) in Columbia Township, Bradford County. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that work on the bridge deck replacement project has been extended due to additional repair work needed. Route 4016, Austinville Road, will remain closed […]

Cortland Bus Driver’s Advocate For Cameras on School Buses

School bus drivers for the City of Cortland Enlarged City School District are calling on City of Cortland residents, Mayor Scott Steve, and members of the Common Council to support the adoption of a school bus stop-arm camera enforcement program. In a letter, bus driver Peter Alteri Jr. said drivers...

Friday Headlines: Geneva Bike Blues

Geneva is holding a public hearing on e-bike regulations to advance local legislation that would restrict their use amid public outcry. The changes would stop riders from operating in parks and on sidewalks, and reinforce existing age and speed limits in state law. Anyone 16-years-old or younger would be barred from using them on public property, and devices that exceed 20 miles per hour are banned, and e-bikes can not be used on roadways with a speed limit of 30 miles per hour or more.

Expanded Lane Reduction on I-86 in Chemung County to Begin August 10

CHEMUNG COUNTY, NY (WENY) — As construction season continues, a portion of Interstate 86 in Chemung County will be reduced to a single lane starting Monday, August 10. According to the New York State Department of Transportation, I-86 between Exit 54 (Horseheads/Ithaca) and Exit 56 (Elmira) will be reduced to one lane in both directions to accommodate an ongoing paving project.

Speed demons take note: Citywide speed limit to drop to 25 mph this fall

ITHACA, N.Y. — The wheels of government are said to turn slowly. Now, as Ithaca prepares to finally implement a 2022 law lowering the citywide speed limit, motorists should be prepared to follow suit. The Ithaca Common Council originally voted to lower the citywide speed limit from 30 to...

Road work scheduled for Lisa Ln, Fairway Dr, and Crest Ln in Town of Ithaca early this week

The Town of Ithaca announced Monday morning that pavement milling is planned for Lisa Ln today, Monday, August 10, and for Fairway Dr and Crest Ln on Monday into Tuesday, August 11. [...]

Hornell IDA targets 2026 construction of new street off Route 36

As work continues on Phase 1 of the $64.1 million Hornell Gateway Corridor on state Route 36, the city's Industrial Development Agency is finalizing plans for a brand new street that will further complement the project. The short street will connect Route 36 to Shawmut Drive, passing by the new Real Clean Car Wash at 215 Hornell St. "It goes from 36 down to Shawmut Drive and intersects Hornell Street," said IDA executive director Mike Nisbet. "It opens up Hornell Street so you can actually come out Hornell Street Extension on 36 or go the other way to Shawmut Drive, going right by the car wash. You can actually go into the car wash from either one of those places, from 36 or from Shawmut Drive and Thacher Street." The project has been in the works for several years . Real Clean freed up land for the street with support from owner Dustin Broderick, allowing the linkup with Maple City Drive to go forward. Real Clean Car Wash at 215 Hornell St." id="91196638007"> As Alstom ramps up production at its new car shell manufacturing facility , the connection to Route 36 will keep heavy truck traffic off residential streets in