Capital Region Transportation Council

About Capital Region Transportation Council

The Capital Region Transportation Council (formerly CDTC) is the designated Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the Albany-Schenectady and Saratoga Springs urbanized areas. The Transportation Council is responsible for fostering regional cooperation and coordination of planning activities in Albany, Rensselaer, Saratoga (excluding the Town of Moreau and Village of South Glens Falls), and Schenectady counties. This means working not just with municipalities and elected officials, but state and federal agencies and regional organizations, as well as transportation industry experts and the public to make decisions about major transportation infrastructure investments. The Transportation Council consists of its members, which include representatives of all 4 Counties, 8 Cities, the New York State Department of Transportation, the Capital District Transportation Authority, other regional transportation agencies, and towns and villages on a rotating basis. The Transportation Council also maintains a permanent staff which supports the members’ efforts.