Albany Active Transportation Plan

The base pedestrian network includes sidewalks, paths, and trails citywide. The high comfort pedestrian network identifies priority corridors and intersections for enhanced treatments such as improved crossings, lighting, wider walkways, and pedestrian amenities.

The base biking network includes shared-use paths and on-street bikeways throughout the city. The high comfort biking network follows NACTO’s All Ages and Abilities (AAA) guidance and relies upon a combination of physically protected facilities plus speed and volume management on shared streets where physical separation is not feasible.

Develop a program to address smaller-scale intersection safety and accessibility needs. Priorities may include installation of new crosswalk markings at unsignalized intersections on the high comfort pedestrian network, installation of curb ramps at priority locations, installation of raised elements at intersection red zones in high-activity areas, or the adoption of more restrictive “no right on red” policies.

Continue to implement recommendations of the City of Albany Street Lighting Evaluation (2024).

Coordinate with rail operators, public agencies, schools, and relevant property owners to support existing safety programs, improve crossing visibility and treatments, harden barriers that discourage illegal crossings, and increase public awareness of safe behaviors near rail facilities.

Update the traffic calming and speed management program to implement measures proactively through an evaluation process.

Access & Connectivity

Provide an active transportation network that encourages people of all ages
and abilities to walk, bike, and roll to meet their daily needs, including access to transit, work, school, commerce, and recreation.

Equitable Outcomes

Ensure the needs of all users, including disadvantaged populations,
are integral factors in project prioritization and development.

Safety & Comfort

Design and maintain high-quality facilities that make Albany a safe and comfortable place to walk, bike, and roll.

Implementation & Funding

Allocate sufficient resources to implement active transportation projects and programs on an ongoing basis.

The 2026 Active Transportation Plan replaces the Active Transportation Plan first adopted in 2012. Click through the presentation below to see a map of the projects completed by year since that plan was adopted.

Plan documents are available on the Transportation Documents and Maps page.