Ithaca · Local digest
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← See today's latestDOT backs visibility fix at Pine Tree; transit heat rises
Pine Tree Road safety upgrade
The state DOT is fixing a dangerous Ithaca intersection.
After completing a traffic study at Pine Tree Road and Route 79, the New York State Department of Transportation has agreed to implement visibility improvements at the site [Quelle: 607 News Now]. Tompkins County Legislator John Hunt announced the upgrades, which respond to safety concerns raised by residents and local officials. The work follows months of advocacy for clearer sightlines in an area where weather and landscaping had reduced driver visibility.
Construction timeline and specific improvements should arrive within weeks.
Transit advocacy gains traction
Ithaca's public transit push is resonating statewide.
A prominent state advocate for RTS, Ithaca's public transportation system, is gaining endorsements from upstate-focused political groups for her commitment to expanding regional transit funding [Quelle: StreetsPAC]. The backing signals that transit reliability is becoming a platform issue beyond the city—a shift that could unlock state resources for service improvements Ithaca residents have long demanded. RTS ridership and budget pressure have made transit central to the city's mobility and equity agenda.
Watch whether state funding follows the endorsement momentum.
DOT to implement visibility upgrades at Ithaca intersection22 hours ago ... Ithaca Common Council approves temporary moratorium on permits for certain Cornell events ... This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy ...607newsnow.com
2026 NYS Post-Primary Endorsements - StreetsPAC16 hours ago ... She has also championed increasing funding for RTS, the public transit system ... She's a fierce advocate for public transit upstate, and she saved Ithaca ...streetspac.org