Ithaca-Tompkins County
Transportation Council

AMPO

AMPO is a nonprofit, membership organization established in 1994 to serve the needs and interests of "metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs)" nationwide.

See their mpo locator page for a listing of all of the MPOs in the country.

Be Active NYS

Be-Active New York State is the unifying message that the New York State Physical Activity Coalition is using in it's mission to promote and increase physical activity in the state of New York.
The website has a range of tools, resources and opportunities for you, your organization or your community to use in your efforts to enhance physical activity.

Binghamtom Metropolitan Transportation Study

MPO

Capital District MPO

MPO

Adirondack Glens Falls Transportation Council

MPO

Car Sharing Network

What is Car Sharing?
Car Sharing is a revolution in personal transportation...

Where can I find Car Sharing?
Over 3 dozen cities in North America now have Car Sharing...

How can I learn more?
The Car Sharing Library is a great place to start....

Where can I find local information?
Ithaca Car Share

Cayuga Waterfront Trail

The Cayuga Waterfront Trail Initiative (CWTI) is a partnership between the Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce Foundation and the City of Ithaca to develop the Cayuga Waterfront Trail.

Curb Your Car Coalition Website

Curb Your Car is an event held in May that centers around educating citizens about alternative means of transportation to the Car.

MPO

Empire State Passengers Association

A volunteer network of people working to improve intercity rail, mass transit and bus service in NYS.

Federal Highway Administration Safety Website

FHWA website dedicated to reducing roadway-related fatalities and injuries by designing a forgiving infrastructure. Highlights include the following

Federal Transit Administration

Genesee Transportation Council

MPO

Greater Buffalo Niagara Regional Transportation Council

MPO

photos by J.E.Pool

A privately developed website that contains maps, descriptions, and photos to help you plan your next local outdoor excursion.

You can link to trailheads by location or terrain.

webmaster: John E. Pool

National Center For Bicycling & Walking

The National Center for Bicycling & Walking (NCBW) is the major program of the Bicycle Federation of America, Inc. (BFA), a national, nonprofit [501(c)(3)] corporation established in 1977. Our mission is to create bicycle-friendly and walkable communities.

New York Bicycle Coalition

“Improving Bicycling and Pedestrian Safety”

NYSDOT

New York State Department of Transportation

Mission Statement

It is the mission of the New York State Department of Transportation to ensure our customers -- those who live, work and travel in New York State -- have a safe, efficient, balanced and environmentally sound transportation system.

New York State MPO's

A coalition of the thirteen MPOs in New York State, working together toward common goals. We are a diverse group of organizations, representing very large, urban areas like New York City as well as small, urban areas like Elmira, and believe that working together on planning and research initiatives can help our organizations provide top notch transportation planning expertise to the public throughout the State.

See their interactive map of all NYS MPOs

NYMTC

New York Metropolitan Transportation Council

MPO

Syracuse Metropolitan Transportation Council

MPO

SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOLS

The goal of New York's Safe Routes to School Program (SRTS) is to assist New York communities in developing and implementing projects and programs that encourage walking and bicycling to school while enhancing the safety of these trips.

Local and regional government, schools and community non-profit organizations ready, willing and able to implement SRTS initiatives are eligible to apply for funding.

Surface Transportation Policy Project

The goal of The Surface Transportation Policy Project is to ensure that transportation policy and investments help conserve energy, protect environmental and aesthetic quality, strengthen the economy, promote social equity, and make communities more livable. We emphasize the needs of people, rather than vehicles, in assuring access to jobs, services, and recreational opportunities.

Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit

Information on the area's bus service, including schedules

Tompkins County Local Government

Portal to all Tompkins County Government Departments and services.

Tompkins County Planning Department

Town of Ithaca

USDOT: Surface Transportation Reauthorization

A source of information during the reauthorization of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA-21), which will expire on September 30, 2003.

In addition, this site is set up to welcome your input. You can provide your comments on the surface transportation reauthorization.