On Friday morning, April 16, officials from the federal, state and local governments met at the Saratoga Spa State Park to break ground for the start of a project to reconstruct Route 9 in the City of Saratoga Springs and establish two multi-use recreational paths within the Saratoga Spa State Park. For example, the first action taken on the project was to install orange snow fencing to delineate trees, Karner Blue butterfly habitats and historic areas. I would like to thank Governor Pataki for his support of projects such as this which embrace economic development in the city and the entire Capital Region. This project will play an important role in the future growth of Saratoga Springs by improving traffic flow, increasing pedestrian access and making the city more attractive to tourists and residents alike.
Saratoga County is the second fastest-growing county in New York.
The secret to Saratoga's success lies in its ability to both develop and expand, while preserving the Victorian landscape and architecture of the city. To restore the Victorian ambiance of the southern gateway of Saratoga Springs, a raised center median will be built and landscaped. South Broadway will be accented with granite curbing, historic lighting and fluted traffic signal poles. Each signal will feature pedestrian actuation and pedestrian crosswalks will be provided. South Broadway will be further enhanced with boulevard-like landscaping and dramatic entrance planting at the Avenue of the Pines.