Western New York is receiving $1.65 million to go toward planning for extreme weather. U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced the funding for the New York State Department of Transportation. The State DOT will use the funding to … [Read more...]
County, State Offer Safety Tips For Solar Eclipse
The Chautauqua County Health Department urges residents to use extreme caution while viewing the eclipse. In order to prevent severe eye injury, residents are encouraged to be prepared with proper eclipse viewing glasses. Spectators can prevent … [Read more...]
Work On Chautauqua Lake Bridge Begins Today
Work on the Chautauqua Lake bridge starts today. The Jamestown Post-Journal reports that the New York State Department of Transportation is advising motorists to expect closures and lane shifts along Interstate 86 in the area of the bridges over … [Read more...]
City Council Votes Down Bike Lane Proposal
Jamestown City Council has voted down a proposal to add bike lanes to East Second Street. Under the proposal, parking on the southside of East Second Street between East Fourth Street and Tiffany Avenue would have been eliminated in order to … [Read more...]
City Council To Review Proposal To Eliminate Parking On Southside of East 2nd St. For Bike Lane
Jamestown City Council will be reviewing a proposal to eliminate parking on one side of East Second Street in order to add a bike lane. According to the staff report, the city is requesting the State in their upcoming 2025 East Second Street … [Read more...]
Funding Allocated To Resurface Part of I-86 in Chautauqua County
Funding has been allocated to resurface part of I-86 in Chautauqua County. Governor Kathy Hochul announced $100 million in funding for state roadways, including $2.8 million to resurface the eastbound lanes of I-86 from the Pennsylvania State line … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Airports Receiving $1.6 Million For Infrastructure Enhancements
The Chautauqua County Airports in Dunkirk and Jamestown are receiving a combined total of $1.6 million for infrastructure enhancements. The Jamestown Airport will receive $1.1 million toward the improvement of existing commercial space within the … [Read more...]
New Traffic Signal At West Sixth St., Whitley Avenue To Be Activated August 30
A new traffic signal at the intersection of West Sixth Street and Whitley Avenue is set to be activated August 30 in Jamestown. The New York State Department of Transportation said the signal will operate in flashing mode from August 30 through … [Read more...]
CARTS Rebranding to CHQ Transit, Unveils New Busses
The Chautauqua Area Regional Transit System, also known as CARTS, unveiled new busses and a new brand of CHQ Transit. Chautauqua County used a $826,900 State Department of Transportation grant to purchase nine new busses CHQ Transit Senior … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Lake Bridge To Receive $78 Million Rehabilitation
The Chautauqua Lake Bridge will receive a $78 million rehabilitation over the next four construction seasons. The State Department of Transportation held a ground breaking ceremony in Bemus Point Tuesday to kick off the project. State DOT … [Read more...]
