Broadway pedestrian and traffic signal improvements
Summary
Unexpected underground utilities forced redesigns and a big supplemental contractor payment, and the city needs more WSP inspection and scheduling services. The council also wants bike lanes considered before Broadway is repaved in 2027.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 9
- Last 30 days
- 1
Last discussed Sep 10, 2026.
Impact analysis
About $2.9 million in additional project costs, mostly grant-funded; the local match comes from CHIPS funds.
Broadway pedestrians and drivers get safer signals and sidewalks; the project stays on track.
City taxpayers absorb the local match while construction drags on.
Mentions & discussions (9)
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City Council - Sep 10, 2026
The city is removing a stop sign on Broadway as part of the ongoing Broadway Pedestrian and Traffic Signal Improvement Project. The change follows from signal upgrades meant to make Broadway safer for people walking.
City Council - Aug 10, 2026
A change order with Verde Construction on the Broadway pedestrian and signal project was on the agenda — work affecting one of the city's busiest corridors.
City Council - Aug 6, 2026
A fifth change order on the Broadway pedestrian and traffic signal project was proposed. Pedestrian safety along the Broadway corridor is a longstanding citywide concern.
City Council - Jun 8, 2026
The Broadway project needed redesigns and a contractor time extension, so the city tacked on over $445,000 in extra WSP inspection and scheduling contracts. Most is reimbursed by the feds, but taxpayers cover 20%. Councilmember Stewart flagged the spending total as an accountability point.
City Council - Jun 4, 2026
Unexpected underground utilities forced redesigns and a big supplemental contractor payment, and the city needs more WSP inspection and scheduling services. The council also wants bike lanes considered before Broadway is repaved in 2027.
City Council - May 11, 2026
A change order with Verde Construction plus two NYSDOT supplemental agreements cover the Broadway signal upgrade project (PINs 8005.26 and 8758.75), largely funded by federal and state aid.
City Council - May 7, 2026
Items on Broadway infrastructure: fire alarm repairs at the Broadway Courthouse ($5,158.16), a change order on the Broadway pedestrian and traffic signals project, and two NYSDOT supplemental agreements for traffic signal upgrades on PINs 8758.75 and 8005.26.
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