Cortland Common Council Adopts Parking Regulations – Does Not Implement Paid Street Parking

In a 4-2 vote, the City of Cortland Common Council voted to adopt new parking regulations for the city. Councilmembers Tobin and Conlon voted against the measure. The regulations establish general parking rules, regulations for city parking lots, on-street permit parking, and prohibited parking on dozens of city streets. One...

City of Ithaca will Reduce Road Speeds to 25 MPH

ITHACA, N.Y. (WENY) — If you're driving around Ithaca, keep an eye out for reduced speed limits around the city. Starting next Monday, crews will begin installing 25 mile per hour speed limit signs on all city owned roads in Ithaca. The city is reducing the speed limit from...

Six New HAT Buses Have Arrived

The City of Hornell is excited to announce the arrival of six new buses to the Hornell Area Transit (HAT) fleet. The buses were recently with communications and radio equipment and currently in service. The buses were obtained through the Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA) 5311 Rural Transit Formula Grant, covering...

Ithaca lowers default speed limit to 25 mph on city streets

The City of Ithaca is speeding toward the implementation of a citywide 25 mph speed limit this fall. Officials said the speed limit change marks the next step in the city's ongoing efforts to create safer streets for motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians. The change will lower the default citywide speed limit from 30 mph. The new limit will be introduced as the city installs 116 new speed limit signs throughout the community. City crews will begin sign installation the week of Sept. 21. The new speed limit will take effect on city streets as new signs are installed. Residents and visitors should watch for the new signs and adjust their driving speeds accordingly as the rollout progresses. “Ithaca’s streets are shared spaces, and reducing the citywide speed limit is an important step toward making those spaces safer and more welcoming for everyone,” Acting Superintendent of Public Works Scott Gibson said in a statement. “This fall, as the new signs are installed throughout the city, we are asking drivers to slow down, pay attention, and help us build a culture of safer, more considerate travel. A few miles per hour can make a meaningful difference when it comes to preventing crashes

City of Cortland Common Council Meets Tonight – Council Removes Paid Street Parking Implementation

Tonight at 6pm on the third floor of City Hall, the City of Cortland Common Council will convene for a relatively light agenda. One public hearing will be held prior to the start of the meeting regarding a language change to the city code for dwelling units from family-based terminology to unit-based.

NYSDOT Resumes Work on Route 13 Between Dryden & Lansing: Delays Expected

If you’re traveling from Lansing to Dryden and utilize Route 13, you may want to give yourself some extra time. The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) says they will resume milling operations beginning today between the Village of Dryden and State Route 366. The NYSDOT says the...

Gas prices climb again as Twin Tiers drivers see higher costs at the pump

Gas prices are climbing again nationwide, and drivers across the Twin Tiers are feeling the increase at the pump. Triple A says the national average for a gallon of regular gas jumped 13 cents over the past week to $4.27. The increase comes as crude oil prices climb back above...

Ithaca moves forward with formal redevelopment process of Seneca St. Parking Garage

ITHACA, NY (607NewsNow) – The City of Ithaca has begun the formal redevelopment process of the Seneca Street Parking Garage. The Common Council authorized an option agreement last week by an 8-1 vote that could see the property transferred to the Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency (IURA) for a future project.

Village of Homer to Collect Speed Data on Route 41

The Village of Homer is looking to collect data on vehicle speeds along Route 41 as motorists enter and exit the village. The move was announced during Tuesday evening’s Board of Trustees meeting and follows a petition submitted by area residents during the board’s July meeting. Residents raised...

Big Improvements Planned for Downtown Binghamton Pedestrian Tunnel

The state DOT plans to close the dark and dirty walkway for a major makeover as part of a $47 million gateway project.

PennDOT plans pipe replacement closures in Bradford County

Sheshequin Township, Pa. — Drivers are advised that starting next week, a portion of Shores Road (Route 1020) will be closed each day in Sheshequin and Rome townships, Bradford County, for pipe replacements. Starting Thursday, Sept. 10, Shores Road will be closed each day between Ghent Hill Road (Route 1022) and Crowley Hollow Road (T-720) while a PennDOT maintenance crew performs pipe replacements. A detour using Ghent Hill Road and Lake Road (Route 1029) will be used between 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Work on the project is anticipated to be completed Wednesday, Sept. 16, weather permitting. No work is planned for Saturday or Sunday. Drivers should be alert, reduce speeds, expect delays in travel, and drive with caution. Find PennDOT's planned and active construction projects at www.pa.gov/DOTprojects .

D.O.T. Work In Two Different Areas In Steuben County

FROM THE N.Y.S.D.O.T.: The New York State Department of Transportation is advising motorists that State Route 417 from Hardy Road in the Town of Jasper to State Route 248 in the Town of Greenwood, Steuben County, will be reduced to a single lane, with alternating flows of traffic controlled by flaggers, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily starting Tuesday, September 8, to accommodate a pavement project. Work is anticipated to be complete by Saturday, September 12, weather permitting. Motorists should anticipate travel delays during this time and are advised to seek alternate routes if possible. Motorists are urged 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.

Big Improvements Planned for Downtown Binghamton Pedestrian Tunnel

The state DOT plans to close the dark and dirty walkway for a major makeover as part of a $47 million gateway project.

School is Back in Session – Motorists Reminded to Obey Posted School Speed Zones

Today, Tuesday, September 8th is the first day of school for a majority of districts in Cortland County. School districts in Cincinnatus, Homer, Marathon, McGraw, and Truxton Academy, begin class today; Cortland Enlarged City School District opens tomorrow, Wednesday, September 9th. With the official start of the school year, motorists...

School’s back! Watch for kids, busses, and school zones as you drive around town

Tuesday 9/8 is the first day for ICSD elementary students (PreK–5), 6th graders, 9th graders, and new entrant students. On Thursday 9/10, all other grades also report. Back-to-school is also happening this week in other districts around our area. That means school buses are back on the road and...

Route 26 ramp to Route 17 to reopen in Broome County

Motorists traveling through Broome County will soon regain access to a key highway connection as the state Route 26 southbound on-ramp to state Route 17 eastbound is scheduled to reopen Sept. 9 at about 9 a.m., depending on weather. The reopening is tied to ongoing construction work along state Route 17 in the towns of Vestal and Union, according to a community announcement. The ramp had been closed while crews replaced bridge approach slabs as part of a larger roadway improvement project . Transportation officials said reopening the ramp is expected to help manage heavier traffic volumes associated with the start of the school year while work continues in the corridor. The ramp is expected to remain available through the end of the construction season. The project area is located along state Route 17 in Broome County, where road work continues in both Vestal and Union. Construction work continues along Route 17 The bridge approach slab replacement project remains underway even as the ramp reopens to traffic. Officials said the temporary reopening is intended to ease travel demands as construction progresses. The state Route 26 southbound on-ramp provides a direct connection to eastbound state Route 17, a heavily traveled route

Crash in Hopewell shuts down Rt. 5&20 for hours

State Route 417 to be reduced to one lane in September

GREENWOOD, N.Y. (WETM) – According to a release from the New York State Department of Transportation (NYDOT), State Route 417 will be reduced to one lane in September. Beginning on Tuesday, Sept. 8, State Route 417 will be reduced to one lane between Hardy Road in Jasper and State Route 248 in Greenwood. The release […]