Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Warren County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
7 issues in roads
Route 14 safety concerns in Warrensburg
A Warrensburg resident pressed the county to install stop signs on County Route 14, hoping for spring installation.
Olmstedville Road culvert safety
A Lake Luzerne-area resident told the Board the Olmstedville Road culvert is a liability that needs fixing.
Warren County Railroad feasibility study
The county accepted state funding for a feasibility study on the future of the county-owned railroad. Supervisor Wild wants it to measure Revolution Rail Co.'s economic impact on the northern county, which one supervisor says accounts for 70% of Johnsburg's summer economy.
CDTA ridership and cost concerns
Supervisors Beaty and Etu slammed CDTA's finances — ridership averages 3.7-11 riders per hour versus a target of 15, with the county spending about $1.1 million a year. Alternatives like smaller on-demand vans will be explored at committee.
County road and paving projects for 2026
The board awarded the Bay Road culvert replacement to Birdsall Excavation ($1.4 million bid) and split the 2026 paving program among four contractors, locking in prices before asphalt and fuel costs rose. The state covers up to $1.5 million of the culvert project.
Bike path safety improvements along Country Club Road
The county's 10-mile bike trail runs alongside 45-mph Country Club Road with just 5-foot shoulders — dangerous for families. A $7.5 million TAP grant application would build a separated path and fix unsafe intersections, but supervisors sparred over the ~$1.4 million local match and whether the county can afford it.
Raymond Memorial Bridge designation
The board asked the state legislature to name the Diamond Point Road bridge at Exit 23 after Stephen L. Raymond, a DEC law enforcement officer who died of 9/11-related cancers in 2017. His wife Sherry brought the request through the Lake George town board first.